Note: Today’s theme is inspired by my friend, Dr. Mardy Grothe (drmardy.com). His blog last week ended with a suggestion for us “to think about what role insecurity has played in our lives and share that thinking with friends”. Dr. Mardy’s “Quotes of the Week” are featured as May’s “Article of the Month”.
Last month I shared expressions that have guided me over time, then invited you all to share with me. Some interesting responses follow.
I’m a curious guy so I try to listen carefully for thoughts from others that might guide my actions. I’ve always preferred learning from someone else’s pain rather than my own. Here are some good ones.
I’m mentoring a young man whose great strength and weakness is his energy. His mind runs at 100 MPH and it only turns off when he sleeps, if he does in fact sleep.
Think about the key decisions facing you. Perhaps you’ve been putting one of them off. Perhaps you’re facing one deadline or another - buying or selling a home, hiring or letting go of an employee, making a decision on your career or family path.
The topic of “what it takes to be an entrepreneur” gets only a little less ink than “what it takes to be a leader”.
Author’s Note: These short stories are a series exemplify lessons I’ve learned in building a foundation. I realized in writing these that I’m not embarrassed by the mistakes I’ve made; perhaps I’m even proud of them. They have been my tuition for learning.
The big idea is elusive, at best, and can take years to develop. So, the best organizations develop a consistent pattern of small gains and progress while they’re looking for the big idea. This is the key to progress.
