Today's thoughts influence tomorrow's outcomes.
Recently, I listened to an interview with author Ryan Holiday. During the interview, Ryan talked about two particular phrases that were incredibly meaningful to him – so much so that he tattooed them on his arm.
His tattoos read “The Obstacle Is The Way” and “Ego Is The Enemy.”
Interestingly enough, he had these tattoos BEFORE they became the titles of two of his best-selling books.
How do you want to show up today?
I use this question frequently in coaching because I love its power to challenge your thinking and reset your mindset.
Imagine how different your life would be if you asked this question every day before work. How would your meetings, interactions, and email responses look different through this lens of self-reflection? So how do you want to show up at work?
Do you know your "why" well enough to give an elevator pitch for it?
Let me start by saying that I love the concept of an "elevator pitch."
Wikipedia defines "elevator pitch" as "a short description of an idea, product or company that explains the concept in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time."
Did you know that the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? That's 2,288 hours per year! It's safe to say that work takes up much of our lives.
With so much of your life spent at work, I hope you enjoy what you do, and are valued by those you work with.
Let me ask you a question about your work experience.
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