So you think you are thankful this Thanksgiving? My challenge to you and what I will do: write down everything you are thankful for. Your list should have at least 30 entries. Next time life isn’t going too well, or so you think, pull out the list and read it. Heck, read it every morning. Focus on what is right vs. what is wrong. Do something that will move you forward in a positive manner.
Happy Thanksgiving-Marsha
When times get tough, the tough spend money. Leaders (defined as anyone that wants to succeed) do! This is a time in business that you should position yourself into an even stronger position. Example: We just launched a brand new website at www.MarshaPetrieSue.com with lots of new information for people that need a different focus and tools to take personal responsibility for themselves. (Please comment below on how you like the website and I will send you a present!!)
Our grandson, Wesley McFall Young aka Wes graduated this weekend from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville with honors. When I think about a teenager making the decision to further their life, Wes becomes the poster child for self-awareness, focus, and discipline to maximize success. So here are some thoughts…
1. Self-awareness – What have you decided to “major in” – in other words, have you looked at your strengths and maximized them? Too many people focus on their weaknesses and become “victims of circumstance.” I believe people fall in this trap because it is easier than taking personal responsibility for their actions.
Punxsutawney Phil is the world’s smallest and furriest weather forecaster and February 2 is his day. Who forecasts your weather and life?
You may have never celebrated Groundhogs Day on February 2, but there is much to learn from them. What to learn from Groundhogs? They are excellent diggers, constructing a burrow with a main entrance and an escape tunnel.
If you are ready to move to the next level, dig and ask questions so you have information to create your own opinion of how to move forward; construct a plan and be flexible; and have an escape tunnel. Establishing a “Plan B” upfront will help you feel secure in your journey.
