Ten in 2010
Five Things I am Thankful For to Carry Into 2010
Five Musts to be Personally Successful in 2010
What Are You Thankful For?
As this year comes to a close and I plan and prepare to continue my amazing journey next year, 5 things come to mind that I am grateful for.
1) Health and Fitness
I have always had a passion and love of athletics and physical activity. Whether it was running, tennis, the gym, hiking, bicycling, skiing, walking, I simple love to move and am grateful to have this built into my DNA. With what we know about the benefits of diet, exercise and health, adopting any program of heath and fitness can have big benefits. Design one that works for you, mix it up and get out and move!
2) An Amazing Support System
My family, friends and colleagues are such an important part of my well being today. Developing quality relationships with them, but more importantly, using those relationships and allowing them to tap me is priceless. We all need an ear, a kind word, and a hug to get us through certain days and times in our lives.
3) My Code of Ethics
How you make people feel is how they will remember you. Your deeds, actions and words are what people will remember: what you do and how that made them feel. This legacy will far outlast your physical presence. My personal code of ethics is something I take very seriously and work on daily.
4) The Privilege of Serving Others
Give, share, connect, help, receive, be authentic and watch what happens!
5) Living in Passion
To be able to do the things I am passionate about and actually make a living at it is such a gift! It is possible and each of us CAN DO IT. What ignites you inside to get up everyday and leap out of bed with wonder and excitement? Find it, do it, live it, NOW.
I wrote a blog post earlier this year, about things that I see in common with what I call “Life Jedi Masters”: those who live with poise, purpose and perseverance no matter what the circumstances are.
The *Jedi Code is a code of conduct that establishes rules and modes of behavior for the Jedi. They are…
• Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy.
• Jedi use their powers to defend and protect, never to attack others.
• Jedi respect all life, in any form.
• Jedi serve others rather than rule over them, for the good of the galaxy.
• Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training.
(*Star Wars)
I find so much inspiration from people that are going through great personal or professional challenge and difficulty, with grace and poise. They seem to exhibit certain commonalities, to me, in their mind-set and approach that they take.
They see the silver lining and focus on the lesson.
They are proactive and take thoughtful actions.
They surround themselves with a support system that they tap into.
They serve and get outside themselves.
They allow themselves to embrace their uncomfortable emotions.
They see how their experience can benefit others.
They take actions they may not yet believe in.
They have a faith and spirituality.
They focus on what they can control.
They exude an intangible energy that attracts others to them.
As our world continues to change and transform at record speeds, here are five things to incorporate into your plan for next year.
1) Upgrade your skills to stay relevant
2) Innovate, collaborate, create
3) Connect, Share, Get personal
4) Raise your bar from exceptional to unexpected
5) Be kind in your words, and abundant in your mentality
“Be prepared, anticipate, embrace each day as an adventure and watch what happens”
