To Whom Much is Given
As we close out a week of gratitude and head into the wee hours of the year, it’s the time to question, reflect, and think about the time ahead and behind us. I came across this question this week and it really resonated with me…
Question: Did you do everything you could with everything you were given?
It reminds me of so many things….
To whom much is given, much is required – Luke 12:48
It reminds me that we all have gifts that we are expected to use to their fullest
It reminds me that we all have so much to be grateful for because we are so very blessed
It reminds me that we have so much more to do
And it reminds me that we all have so much more to give.
Have you done everything you could with what you have been given?
If not it’s time for us to get to work 😊
Places to see: Moab the Arches National Park https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm
We passed by on the drive for Thanksgiving and I absolutely want to back! Very much worth the trip!!!
Notes that Resonated
What does getting good look like for you? What are you doing to get good at your craft?
The strategist looks at every challenge as an opportunity to out-think competitive approaches - ultimate sales machine
Wherever there are problems there are opportunities
Do you have possibility thinking?
Being stuck means you need to radically change your situation and your thinking
“How can I be more useful, grateful, and valuable to my company, to my clients, to my community, and to my family?” - Joe Polish
Be memorable… always in a positive way
What clients give you the most return for the least effort? Focus on them! find more of them and prune everyone else away
Spend time reminding yourself daily of what matters most, what you want to accomplish why that matters and what you need to do next.
(Growth Goals) Start today, start small, but start
Your growth is just on the other side of the discomfort
Reduce Conflict by understanding:
Dr. Don Wood : “If you understood the atmospheric conditions of everyone’s life,” he said to me, “it would make sense why they do what they do and why they behave the way they behave.”
Truth is always based on perception. Two sides to the same coin but different circumstances, history, and mindset color each person’s point of view. Your truth changes based on your unique situation and point of view.
Things read:
Interesting point of view on growing your career into your passion and not the other way around. Cal Newport is a gifted author and challenges conventional thinking on following your passion. I would recommend this book to anyone starting a career, looking to follow your passion, or looking to become an expert in your field.
Podcasts I listened to:
Ask yourself better questions… Grow more with gratitude and mental toughness
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tom-ferry-podcast-experience/id1076436648?i=1000587248460
-What’s one highlight for this year?
-What’s one thing you learned this year to make your life better?
-Who are you grateful for and why?
Videos watched:
It’s snow season again! My favorite time of the year. Two fun snow videos one just for the art of the film and the beauty of the snow and one to help me get better at skiing 🙂 (I recently picked skiing up after snowboarding for years)
Ski training: https://youtu.be/aveAdg02SYw
Beauty Full Send: A love letter to all mountain skiing: https://youtu.be/B5xckyNsWKw (legs of steel, unbelievable views and contagious smiles)
Top Quotes:
"He who angers you, conquers you." - Sister Kenny
Bernard Baruch: “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
As Joseph Campbell said, “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”
Things Discovered:
Did you know that “suspending” a human life/death is no longer just science fiction?? This company actually freezes people so they could be “re-animated” once technology advances? I don’t know about you, but this doesn’t sound like fun to me. But it’s an interesting fact none the less.
Cryon suspension : Alcor - Life Extension Foundation | Cryonics
Food & Drink
Overnight French toast: Overnight Blueberry French Toast Recipe
Great weekend and holiday recipe especially for a big group. Great for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning. Everyone loves it
Cool Stuff:
Cool Moft iPad case and new apple app for the new iPad OS… infinite whiteboard, brainstorming and collaboration app