Judging other people is easy, almost too easy at times. Judging ourselves through the same lens however is much harder. If we spend more of our time every day ruthlessly assessing our own actions, we'll grow a lot faster and the world will be a more kind place.
Noticing greatness
I, like most of Australia, have spent the last month being captivated by the Matildas and what they have achieved. As I watched the games, read the content, and embraced the journey that the Matildas have been on, I was reminded countless times that this is relatively new for these superstars. That not that long... Continue Reading →
Err on the side of more effort
I had an engaging conversation about effort and expectation today, and how the two relate to each other. The conversation was based around an expectation of extra effort vs what's stated to be required. I posed a simple question in return "What kind of person do you want to be? A person who gives extra... Continue Reading →
One less day
Every day I have one less day on this earth, one less opportunity to make an impact. If that thought can't motivate me to action, what will?
Energy
We all have a limited amount of energy available to give every day. Regularly ask yourself where you are going to direct yours for maximum impact.
Complaining
Instead of complaining, ask yourself if there's something you can do to help make the situation better. If there is, do that instead. If there isn't, why waste energy complaining? Spend more time asking yourself what you can do rather than expecting someone else to have already done it.
No neutral
There's no neutral when it comes to growth. You're either getting better or you're getting worse. Choose to get better more days than you get worse and you will keep growing.
Build
When you face adversity weakly, you build weakness. When you face adversity with strength, you build strength. Both are a simple choice that contributes to your foundations. Build wisely. "We don't always get to choose the adversity we face.We do always get to choose how we respond to it."Anthony Dyson
Separator
Humans can do pretty much anything with the right preparation. And therein lies the separator, as not all are willing to prepare.
Unmotivated
It's easy to do the hard thing when you're motivated. When everything is going well and the idea is fresh. There's an energy and magnetism pulling you towards the work. Then that fades. It dulls out and gets hard. Life starts to get in the way. Excuses that you brushed off earlier now become real.... Continue Reading →
Inspired Lion 