I was talking with somebody recently about what was happening in their business and where they were getting stuck. This person’s comment was something like “I just know that I need to be 100% committed to doing what needs to be done, including the little things. I feel like I’m about 95%, but I’m seeing that 100% is what’s necessary.”
I thought this was an astute observation. We then talked about an analogy in the realm of physical training that I believe you’d benefit from. Here goes.
In any workout- for improved endurance or strength- the actual growth stimulus occurs in a VERY small portion of the workout. That portion is THE LAST 1-5% of the entire workout, if the workout is done correctly. For Read More...
On a day-by-day basis, are you fully committed to doing your absolute best that day?
Do you wake up in the morning and decide, “I’m going for it today. I’m going to give it everything I’ve got.”
You might be wondering why I am asking you this question. Here is why it is such an important question to ask:
The world rewards only the people who are fully, fully engaged in what they are doing. The level of commitment, energy and focus that is required for professional success, is incredibly high. And it is not on a gradient, it is either or. It operates very similar to a pot of water.
You can heat up a pot of water to 211 degrees. And do you know what you get? You get hot water! But you Read More...
At 211º water is hot. At 212º, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. The one extra degree makes the difference.
This simple analogy reflects the ultimate definition of excellence. Because it’s the one extra degree of effort, in business and life, that can separate the good from the great.
The And Principle is one of my favorite methods of getting off to a quick start with a new project or a new goal. It’s also a sure-fire way to quickly fix a slump. It’s very simple.
Here’s how it works: Every performance is broken down into two components. It has an effort and then it has a result. What the And Principle focuses on is you achieving both the effort and the result before you stop working on that Read More...
Marcus Buckingham’s latest book, The One Thing You Need to Know: About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success, is a fabulous insight into the nuances of succeeding in leadership, management, and individual efforts.
As my husband said, the “one” thing is pretty long if it takes him 280 pages to talk about it! Really, Buckingham suggests, Read More...
I was talking with somebody recently about what was happening in their business and where they were getting stuck. This person’s comment was something like “I just know that I need to be 100% committed to doing what needs to be done, including the little things. I feel like I’m about 95%, but I’m seeing that 100% is what’s necessary.”
