For the last few years I have heard people constantly use the word “perfect.” It drives me crazy. Perfect is often one’s perception, not reality. The pursuit of ‘perfection’ is one of the main reasons we delay and often forgo moving in positive, productive directions. Here are two reasons which represent why I am not a fan of ‘perfect.’
Stay Focused
“If you are casual about your dream, you will end up a casualty. Engage with life.” ~Les Brown
No Excuses
There are two steps to living a “no excuses” life and working/winning your goals. Step 1: No excuses from yourself. Excuses are different from reasons. Make sure you tow the line and prioritize your dreams over your excuses. Step 2: Quit excusing others bad behavior. Surround yourself with those who support and contribute to what your goals are, not provide excuses on why they can’t (or won’t.) Find a way or make your way, either way, eliminate excuses. You can have forward movement and results or you can have stagnation and excuses. Your choice.
I’ve been training some folks lately and it is always a great reminder when training someone new and sensing their apprehension that we all need to continuously check ourselves to make sure we continue to march forward with our amazing lives and not shrink back when we feel unsure. Often a training situation leaves trainees feeling a bit uneasy and unsure of themselves. I like to share with them that the only guarantee of not making a mistake equates to not trying at all…which ironically will circle them back into mistake-land anyway. So next time you are thinking, “I’m not sure” remember the word mistake has an undeserved negative connotation. Making a mistake, when you are trying to learn, is the path to growth and knowledge.
Draw The Line
I’ve always tried to live being so busy improving myself that I have no time to criticize others. A practice I highly recommend. Even so, while I can do my best to control my thoughts and verbal output, I can’t control others. Along those lines I share the following which I believe to be quintessential advice to anyone no matter what you are doing and/or where you are in life. Enjoy! “Avoid head trash. Don’t be a garbage can for anything that does not feed your intellect, stimulate your imagination, or make you a more compassionate peaceful person. Refuse to open your mind to other people’s trash.” ~ Les Brown
Change
Change is no longer optional. We live in a society that remaining static and/or not being open to change equates to no longer staying the same, but rather ending up worse. Change can be challenging, it can be intimidating and it can be hard. But change along with everything else is subject to how we decide to perceive and/or frame it. How will you frame yours?
The Choice Is Yours
Whether it is Monday, or any other day. The choices you make are yours and yours alone. We have a propensity to want to say things like “I have to because…” This is not the truth. It is an excuse. You always have options. Always. “One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes … and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
It’s Not What You Say, It’s What You Do
As we all know, talk is cheap. Great ideas are nothing without implementation. Your goals are not achievable without action.
Morning Pick Me Up
In search of a daily pick me up? I receive these daily and have never been disappointed: Free Daily Quote for October 15, 2012 Monday Morning Motivation! “Stop looking at life through a keyhole…open the door to opportunity…get involved, and CREATE the YOU that you CHOOSE to become.” -Thomas D. Willhite Looking at life through a keyhole is a very limiting proposition. Opportunities for empowerment and happiness are hard to visualize through such a narrow window to the world. Open the door and see that your world is only limited by the size of your dreams. If for some reason you feel like you are having trouble finding the key…just kick it in. In Health, Dr. Bryan Schuetz It is the mission of http://www.Daily-Motivational-Quote.com to have a positive influence on as many lives as possible. Please share this site with those you care about and we welcome linking to your website. You are subscribed to Daily Motivational Moment. The back issues are at the following URL… http://www.daily-motivational-quote.com/Daily_Motivational_Moment-backissues.html