Life affords each of us an opportunity for adventure every day. Often, it is simply a matter of embracing the opportunity to advance a goal.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s an example of what I mean\u2026<\/p>\n
For years, I traveled through the entire state of Florida by car for business. As you can imagine, driving to appointments became less than fun. So when one of my clients asked me to attend a meeting that would require a three-hour drive (one way), I almost said no. After all, I am very selective in the way I choose to spend my time and energies.<\/p>\n
However, I have an alternate mode of transportation \u2013 my single-engine airplane. \u201cWow!\u201d I thought, \u201cBy flying there, maybe I can make attending this meeting both productive and fun!\u201d<\/p>\n
Think about it. There is nothing worse than going into a meeting tired and in a bad mood. I would rather not go at all. But instead of stressing myself out over having to drive for six hours or say no to the opportunity, I took a \u201cmental step\u201d back and reassessed my options.<\/p>\n
Since that first time, I\u2019ve flown my airplane to many business appointments. And I\u2019ve been able to take on clients in Lake City, Gainesville, New Port Richey \u2013 each one a long drive from my home in Orlando.<\/p>\n
I save hours of boring driving. I arrive at my destination rested and eager to become involved in the work. I know I will have plenty of time to visit with the client and go to lunch at a nice restaurant to further our relationship.<\/p>\n
Flying to appointments also advances my personal goal of increasing the number of hours in my log book. Best of all, I enjoy it!<\/p>\n
And it\u2019s changed my entire attitude toward work.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m productive by nature. And I used to be relentless in the pursuit of my goals. I would go in earlier and stay later \u2013 whatever it took to get the mission accomplished. If it meant driving 10 hours to meet a new client, I would do it.<\/p>\n
Not anymore!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s great to be an achiever. And I still believe in a \u201cwhatever it takes\u201d approach. However, ONLY on rare occasions and ONLY in a limited timeframe.<\/p>\n
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If, for example, your annual business conference starts next week, then, sure, you\u2019ve got to focus solely on gathering the troops and making it happen. An all-hands-on-deck mentality is necessary. But if opening day is three months away, there is no need to be in hyper-mode. With proper planning (and a dash of faith), all should come together on time and on target.<\/p>\n
Under ordinary circumstances, I find that it\u2019s much better to enjoy the ride as I go along my goal journey.<\/p>\n
When I complete one of my weekly Power Surge messages for ETR\u2019s Total Success Achievement\/Epiphany Alliance Program<\/strong><\/a><\/em>, I often reward myself with a glass of wine on the porch. My wife Karin, who assists me with the messages, joins me.<\/p>\n
You can do something similar. Next time you sit down to write an article for your online business website, why not take your laptop outside? It will clear your head and allow you to enjoy your surroundings while you work. Or when your team at work is staying late to complete a project, why not take a half-hour break to play a quick game of touch football in the parking lot? Exercise is a great stress reliever.<\/p>\n
What I\u2019m getting at is this: Play more and you can bring renewed vitality and enthusiasm to the achievement of your goals.<\/p>\n
In other words, take yourself lightly \u2013 even while taking your work seriously. Don\u2019t be so completely focused on your work that you eliminate other activities that can add value to your life.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to do it\u2026<\/p>\n
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- Make a list of your scheduled activities for next week.<\/li>\n
- For each one, ask yourself, \u201cHow can I make this fun?\u201d<\/li>\n
- Write down your answer. And write the word FUN next to it to imprint your new perspective on your brain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Start TODAY to incorporate this success practice into your weekly routine.<\/p>\n
Make your new motto \u201cLet the adventure begin!\u201d<\/p>\n
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As always, I found Michael Masterson\u2019s writing very inspiring and stimulating.<\/p>\n
When I start reading his \u201cPlan B\u201d article<\/strong><\/a>, my first reaction was that this is an interesting approach. Then I realized that Dale Carnegie said the same in one of his books \u2013 to imagine the worst possible outcome and accept it as possible. Then plan around it.<\/p>\n
Francois<\/p>\n
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