You went where?
We didn’t really think it was all that weird.
In fact, it was the end of the week before we realized that every person we’d met in North Dakota had responded the same way when we told them we were there on vacation…
7 Things That Will Guarantee Your Failure
I lacked focus and clarity. I was having a hard time getting motivated to get in bed on time. To get up on time. To work out. To write. Maybe you’ve been there.
Why does this happen? We set out with big plans and we make great progress – then the wheels come off! And we can’t figure out how to get it all back together.
Weeks, months, even years slip by. Then one day – reality slaps you in the face! You’ve got to get moving again!
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My Quarterly Review Tool – Free Template!
So you know you need to set time away to reconnect with the things that are most important to me. But just getting away won’t cut it!
What are you going to do during your time away?
Earlier this week, I wrote about The Importance of My Quarterly Review. Take a few moments to check out that post – it will add value to this one.
To help me be more productive when I get away for planning and reflection, I developed a template – a Quarterly Review Tool. And, today, I am giving you my template! It’s free – won’t cost you a dime!
The Importance of a Quarterly Review
Your life and work are not something that you can plan once and then put them away. They are far too important for that!
I’ve learned that I must plan regular, purposeful time away if I am going to live out the things that are most important to me. And I must adequately prepare for my time away to maximize its impact on my life and work.
Let’s face it – the number one problem with goals is that people forget about them. [Tweet that!] And when you do, those things that you once identified as top priorities fade into the noise of life.
The ONE Thing That WILL Improve Your Leadership
This is a guest post by Tammy Helfrich. She writes about life, marriage, and encouragement and is the author of Becoming a LifeChanger: Move Away from Ordinary. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook or her blog.
What has most impacted YOUR personal growth?
John Maxwell has always said that personal growth will open more doors in your life and work than anything else.
4 Steps to an OUTRAGEOUS Life
This is a guest post by Dwayne Morris, a blogger, author, and speaker who lives in South Carolina. Dwayne serves young leaders who have a passion to live a life that matters. Connect with him through his blog, on Facebook, or on Twitter.
Tired of being ordinary?
Following the same cycle day after day? Ever wonder if you’ve just wasted 24 hours?
7 Classic Signs You Have a Frenemy
This is a guest post by Lawrence W. Wilson, a thinker, author, and pastor in Fishers, Indiana. He writes about the challenge of Christian leadership in a postmodern world. Connect with him through his blog, Suburban Pastor, or on Twitter.
Everyone has one or two. How many do you have?
A frenemy – someone who pretends to be a friend but is actually a rival.
Frenemies are often helpful and complimentary, sometimes to excess. But deep down they harbor a second motive, which is to compete with or humiliate their “friend.”
EVERYONE cares about ME!
This is a guest post by Jared Latigo. He’s a super passionate guy who is helping others live their passion through personal brand consulting and creating effective, targeted messaging. Check out his blog and grab his free eBooks. He also tweets, if you’re into that.
We’re born with it! And we never grow out of it.
Whether you’re 9 or 90 – everyone cares about ME! Right?
It’s easy to focus on self. Though some may deny placing themselves first, it’s very difficult for anyone to avoid the ME complex.
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3 Things You Can Learn About Life from a Best Man Speech
In your lifetime, you will have the opportunity to SIGNIFICANTLY impact the lives of a small handful people. [Tweet That!]
For me, Dennis Scheidt was one of those people.
