May 10, 2010
The Challenge:
Achieving our goals takes time, patience and commitment. The larger the goal the longer it takes to feel like we’re making progress. Remember a moment in your life that you were triumphant. Take 15-minutes and remember yourself at that moment and write about the experience in your notebook.
This task is worth 25-points on your scorecards.
Thought Provoking Questions:
What made this moment so triumphant?
What did you sacrifice to attain this moment of success?
The Lesson:
Staying committed to a goal can be difficult, especially when the end seems so far away. Remembering a time where you stayed committed and were rewarded will help you stay on course with your present goals. Many triumphant moments also come with some degree of sacrifice like money, time or even physical pain. The journey to achieve the success is what makes these moments of triumph so memorable. The longer the struggle the more rewarding the payoff will be.
That being said, it is important to take a moment to celebrate how far you have come, even if you have not achieved the success just yet. Realize that each step towards attaining your goal is a step in the right direction. Much like the “reward days” in this game, you should identify key points on your journey in which to reward yourself.
“Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.” - Og Mandino
April 18, 2010
The Challenge:
The other day I was driving behind a school bus, and as we came to a stop I watched as a young boy with a grin from ear to ear jumped off the bus wearing a huge Dr. Seuss hat. I laughed to myself and tried to recall what it’s like when we’re younger and we care far less about what others think than we do as adults. For this challenge, identify situations in the past two weeks in which you did NOT do something because of the fear of what others might think of you.
This task is worth 25-points on your scorecards.
Thought Provoking Questions:
Who were the people that hindered you? Co-workers, etc.
Why do you care so much about their opinion?
The Lesson:
The truth is that people probably aren’t paying as close attention to your actions as you might think. It’s part of our ego to believe that our actions become the topic of discussion at work or elsewhere. Naturally, certain actions could become a hot topic but, in general, people are far too consumed with their own lives to really concern themselves with yours. Much of the fear of what others think comes from within us and our own insecurities.
We should consider the reason for the fear. If it’s a fear of looking stupid, it’s probably a sign that we need to build our confidence. If it’s a fear of being an outcaste, it could mean you’ve outgrown your friends. If someone does share a negative opinion, do your best to let it go, because often times a vocal person has their own insecurities that are merely being highlighted by your actions.
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss
thanks for sharing them