Contemplation is the key to growth. At least that's how I see it. Webster defines contemplation as 1 a: concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion b: a state of mystical awareness of God's being
When you set goals for yourself, you ultimately plan to achieve them. How do you do this? Are there certain steps that you establish to allow yourself the room and emotional balance necessary to attain the new levels of accomplishment? There should be. This is not something that anyone else can do for you. In order to achieve your personal best, you should know exactly where you want to end up. Your destination.
There are any number of self-help and motivational books out there to help you prepare yourself and perhaps even to keep you going during your journey. My personal favorite is John Maxwell. Anyone who wants to can't find harm in owning a copy of Thinking for a Change.
While much of his material is faith based, it has an overall message designed to reach any person who desires the knowledge.
When I began my personal journey, I needed to focus on my leadership skills. I own a company and in order to build my company from a mere business into an empire, I determined that I would need to work a lot harder and smarter. It took me a little digging to figure out exactly what "working smarter" meant. Nevertheless, I learned that lesson and positioned myself for the next step. The answer? Lead by example. If you want people to follow you, you must prove you are worth following, and you must be prepared to show them the ultimate prize at the end of the journey. It's all about goals. This is not only true in business, but in life and family as well.
I didn't make the next step as easily. You've all heard the saying, "There's no I in teamwork." No kidding. Just because I own my own company, doesn't make me any better or smarter than anyone else. It took me considerably longer to realize that I didn't need a team to lead; I needed a team to be a part of. I still have days with this one where I slip, but when I look around, I do see a few more people with me, instead of behind me. It might not sound like much, but it makes all the difference when striving to grow.
I finally understand how the art of contemplation can and has helped me. I can take any given day from my past and look back at it, remember what I committed to accomplish, what I actually accomplished, and what I could have done to find a higher level of success. I've learned not to look at those tasks on my priority list not completed as failures, but as future opportunities for success. It's all a part of personal growth and development.
No one is perfect. No day will pass where you find absolute success in all your endeavors. However, every day has the potential to be your personal best. As you learn, grow, and share your strengths with those around you, contemplate each action and if something troubles you, don't lose sight of the destination, reevaluate the journey and make whatever adjustments necessary to make it your personal best.
However you look at it, you never have to do it alone. It may be "my" personal best, but little is achieved in solitude.
When you set goals for yourself, you ultimately plan to achieve them. How do you do this? Are there certain steps that you establish to allow yourself the room and emotional balance necessary to attain the new levels of accomplishment? There should be. This is not something that anyone else can do for you. In order to achieve your personal best, you should know exactly where you want to end up. Your destination.
There are any number of self-help and motivational books out there to help you prepare yourself and perhaps even to keep you going during your journey. My personal favorite is John Maxwell. Anyone who wants to can't find harm in owning a copy of Thinking for a Change.
While much of his material is faith based, it has an overall message designed to reach any person who desires the knowledge.When I began my personal journey, I needed to focus on my leadership skills. I own a company and in order to build my company from a mere business into an empire, I determined that I would need to work a lot harder and smarter. It took me a little digging to figure out exactly what "working smarter" meant. Nevertheless, I learned that lesson and positioned myself for the next step. The answer? Lead by example. If you want people to follow you, you must prove you are worth following, and you must be prepared to show them the ultimate prize at the end of the journey. It's all about goals. This is not only true in business, but in life and family as well.
I didn't make the next step as easily. You've all heard the saying, "There's no I in teamwork." No kidding. Just because I own my own company, doesn't make me any better or smarter than anyone else. It took me considerably longer to realize that I didn't need a team to lead; I needed a team to be a part of. I still have days with this one where I slip, but when I look around, I do see a few more people with me, instead of behind me. It might not sound like much, but it makes all the difference when striving to grow.
I finally understand how the art of contemplation can and has helped me. I can take any given day from my past and look back at it, remember what I committed to accomplish, what I actually accomplished, and what I could have done to find a higher level of success. I've learned not to look at those tasks on my priority list not completed as failures, but as future opportunities for success. It's all a part of personal growth and development.
No one is perfect. No day will pass where you find absolute success in all your endeavors. However, every day has the potential to be your personal best. As you learn, grow, and share your strengths with those around you, contemplate each action and if something troubles you, don't lose sight of the destination, reevaluate the journey and make whatever adjustments necessary to make it your personal best.
However you look at it, you never have to do it alone. It may be "my" personal best, but little is achieved in solitude.
"The crowd gives the leader new strength." ~ Evenius
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