3 Steps to Surviving and Thriving in the Coming Recession - Step III: Maintain Perspective
Step III: Maintain Perspective
Started over four weeks ago, this post (and this blog in general) has fallen prey to an overzealous work schedule, a major pitch, the natural consequences of taking my own advice, and perhaps most importantly the need to be authentic.
Things are never so good that they can’t get better – and never so bad that they can’t get worse. Whether this turns out to be a u-shaped, v-shaped, or “hockey-stick” recovery, it is going to be what it is going to be. Worrying about it isn’t necessarily going to help. What is going to help personally and economically is doing something about it.
I’m at my best when I have a challenge in front of me that I can engage in, a solid team around me that can I can depend on, the right tools at my disposal, and the energy and creativity to pop me out of bed every morning ready to tackle the day. Unfortunately for me, without the last one, the other three lose most of their effectiveness. I highly suspect that I’m not alone in this regard.
So, whether you call it “sharpening the saw” or “recharging your batteries,” my questions to myself – and thus to you, are these:
- What is it that really makes you tick?
- What renews you?
- What keeps you productive and effective?
- And most pointedly: What are you doing to ensure that those things are integrated into your lifestyle?
For me, the last month, in addition to all the overtime, has been an experiment in stepping away from the computer after work and reconnecting with my friends and family. It’s been a month of dinner parties, long walks, concerts, movies, photo-walks, great motorcycle rides, delving into new books, and generally counting my blessings and being thankful.
As a consequence, while I’m probably no more rested than before, I’m certainly feeling more balanced and more capable of dealing with what comes my way.
As you may guess, there’s more to follow, but for now, I’m focused on consciously redesigning the rhythm, cadence, and speed of my life. What are you doing to maintain perspective?
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Step II: Dig Your Well Before You Need It
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