Positivity Move in a positive direction. Let go of the thoughts, habits and attitudes that aren’t pushing your mind to move ahead. The good mojo going on in that gray space is what keeps you going in a positive direction.

Consequences matter The consequences of action matter more than the action. Seek to understand the measure and quality of the intended outcomes of your actions.  Explore the possibility of unintended consequences too. There is value in thinking consequentially.

The lure of ambiguity Ambiguity is a trap.  When you tell yourself “sometime today,” instead of, for example, 3:00 PM this afternoon, you set yourself up for failure. Success requires specificity.   Goals, plans, and actions are time specific.  The language of “maybe, probably, and sometime” takes you nowhere. Get specific.

Take the risk Grow a backbone.  Think for yourself. Make difficult decisions.  Dare mighty things. Take responsibility for what you have so far in your life.  Move on from there without looking back.   The only way you live the best life is to create it.

Inhale, exhale Take time out. To breathe, to get centered, to recharge. Maybe it’s a walk, a brief meditation, or a short diversion that helps you feel refreshed.  Create your strategy for the longer road ahead. You’re on an ultra-marathon, not a sprint.  Take the time to breathe, to refresh your spirit, and enjoy the…

How you spend the first hour sets the bar for how you’ll spend your day. Read, write, exercise, meditate, visualize, give thanks – something that energizes and propels you into the day. Develop distance from the distraction of email, social media and mere busyness.  Get focused on you.   Get focused on the fundamental disciplines that…