As the final quarter of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time to buckle down on our objectives and focus on ending the year strong. This is the time to determine our new goals so we can begin exciting new adventures next year successfully.
Hustle doesn’t replace happiness. And, without sufficient downtime, our capacity to handle the changes life throws at us is low. To have the bandwidth, we need the ability to rest.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going is a popular phrase. But for the most successful people on the planet, the saying takes on a twist: “When the going gets tough, don’t go it alone.”
In our last blog post, we talked about resilience—what it is and how it works. While many people are apt to believe that resilience is a trait—something unquantifiable and inherent—the truth is psychological resilience is a skill you can acquire, hone, and keep.
Life isn’t always like a box of chocolates. It’s more like turning the millstone. We’re constantly grinding, battling uphill, getting bitter and burned out all to have a chance at fulfilling our purpose. No matter what you do, your path ahead is going to involve some type of grind, and if you want to succeed at the highest level, you’ll need to become resilient.
“Charge the Storm,” the latest season of Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s podcast Think Like A CEO wrapped up last week. While it’s impossible to pull the full value from each episode, we want to share a few highlights.
This Thanksgiving, let gratitude be your focus. It’s easy to try to combat the stress that comes with gathering family from far and wide with a big smile and avoidance. A lot of feelings can come up during this time. Thinking about what you are thankful for can help you lead with gratitude and better live in the moment so that you can be joyful and resilient this holiday season. And hopefully it will be the start of a habit you can implement daily.