Where Do You Want To Be? On the Sidelines or In the Game?

Let's Walk Into the Stadium

If you are a sports fan, then this is the time of year that offers you many options to satisfy your hobby. We are right in the midst of the baseball playoffs, in full swing of the NFL and college football seasons, and right around the corner, hockey season begins, along with college and NBA basketball.

Now, Let's Step Into Your Workplace

As a child, most of us growing up were on the sidelines and someone was assigned captain to pick the teams before the start of the game.

After high school, we had the choice of our careers and what arena we wanted to play in.

The question is, are you on the sidelines, following the leaders, movers and shakers of the profession you've chosen, or are you participating in the game?

Your Defining Moment

The truth is, we are in the game. We all participate and add value to our organization with our own unique skills and expertise. The challenge is whether or not you add value every day.

Do you look at different ways of adding value to your organization? When was the last time you added significant value that made a real difference to the bottom line?

As you look back over your career, write down three (3) accomplishments that were defining moments in your life and then start planning for the next one.

You're a winner - just keep proving it!

Is Time A Mystery?

Let's Start the Clock Ticking

• I just ran out of time
• I can't believe what time it is
• Time is of the essence

Or, a personal favorite,

• If only there was more time in the day

Imagine if we could add just two (2) hours to each day. How would you use that additional time?

Work longer in the office, play more golf, volunteer more time to your community, sleep longer, or spend more quality time with your family and friends?

Let's Hit the Pause Button on the Stop Watch for a Second!

One thing for sure, our days and nights seem to go by faster than ever. With so many demands for work and family, it allows little time for what all of us would like to do for fun and relaxation.

Technology today for most of us demands even more energy to keep up with the news, finances and our customers; not to mention all the cool stuff we have access to and can explore via the Internet and our handheld devices.

Time Heals All Wounds

One thought to consider is how can I change my life style so I have more quality time?

If I make this change, what will happen?

Will that change dramatically impact my life as well as others that I love and care for?

As you reflect on and ponder these questions, don't search too long for these answers or seek advice from others.

The two hours you would love for your special time are right in front of you.

In fact, there's only one person that can change it - and that's you!

Time is not a mystery, but you need to make your time here on earth special in everything you do, because in a blink of an eye it will be gone before you know it.

When Your Opportunity Comes Knocking What Should You Do?

Let's Open the Door

In this crazy environment, where most of us are trying to keep our heads and companies above water by reducing costs and making tough decisions, there is a silver lining.

It's called "Opportunity", and yes, there are many individuals and companies that are prospering because when Opportunity presented itself to them, they hooked on to it.

Let's Load Up the Gear and Explore

There are many ways opportunities present themselves. They can be created with "out of the box thinking", or you may be asked to participate or invest in a new venture, product or key initiative or be challenged to act on a new idea.

Regardless of how it comes, you must explore and take the time and expend the energy to investigate how this could affect you and/or your company.

Catching the Opportunity and Having Fun

Today there are even more opportunities than ever. As others choose to fish in the same streams, there are lakes, rivers and oceans full of opportunities.

First the hook is cast. The the fun comes when the nibble occurs and you begin reeling it in.

We all know that sometimes the "Opportunity" gets away, but in the process we learn and grow along the way. However, when you do land one, the excitement and energy created can go a long way in moving your career or company forward.

Where will you look for Your Opportunity today?