Have you ever had the thought, “I’m not living up to my potential”? Or were you like me as a child and perhaps your parent was told this by your teacher? Does potential look like something to achieve or demonstrate?
You can’t learn to ride a bike by reading about it. Learning how to balance while pedaling can only happen one way—by getting on the bike. You can’t learn to play the piano without touching the keys. You cannot master driving without getting behind the wheel and spending time on the road. Do you see where I’m headed?
It is easy to underestimate the power of the present moment. We misunderstand and think good feelings and well-being are at the end of the list or the workday or the shopping. What if it’s right here and now?
How do you measure how things are going? How do you measure how you’re doing or how well you did? How do you determine the state of your business or your relationships? For many of us, we are using the wrong measuring stick.
Do you ever feel justified for being upset, stressed, judgmental or worried? Does it look like a reasonable reaction to what is occurring in your life or in your relationships?
In many ways, this week has been like lots of other weeks. I’ve traveled, met with clients and friends, had conversations that were rich with insight and laughter . . . and, at the same time, this week has left me speechless.
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