“The problems of the world cannot be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men [and women] who can dream of things that never were.” - John F. Kennedy
This post is taken from an email last seen in 2005 somewhere in the early fall. As I was reviewing my archives, I felt this was an appropriate bit of info for the New Year. So yes Virginia, it’s a recycled email, but man is it a good one. Enjoy…
A Zen master out for a walk with one of his students pointed out a fox chasing a rabbit.
“According to an ancient fable, the rabbit will get away from the fox,” the master said.
“Not so,” replied the student. “The fox is faster.”
“But the rabbit will elude him,” insisted the master.
“Why are you so certain?” asked the student.
“Because the fox is running for his dinner, and the rabbit is running for his life,” answered the master.
People very often get just what they need, just in the nick of time. Rarely do they get more than that.
Why?
Because they’re running for their dinner not for their life.
Having urgency is important.
One of the keys in making major progress in minor time is putting everything you have into everything you do.
There are two questions that I believe you can use with great effectiveness. They are:
#1 - What can I do today to move closer to my clearly defined goals?
#2 – Did I do everything I could today to move closer to my clearly defined goals?
These two questions can provide you with the answers that can guide you to your dreams faster than you can imagine. I say “can” because these Performance Coaching tips only work when you apply them.
Combine that with the strategies provided in Performance Coaching Systems and you’ll be on your way.
So, are looking for a snack? Or, are you ready for a meal?
The choice is uniquely yours.
David Martin
505.821.0157 direct
info@empowermax.com
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