I Envision A Time When...

7 Minutes in the Morning

Why do you work? Can you clearly articulate the end-state you are striving to achieve? It's a simple enough question but one that will probably stump you. I've asked this question to hundreds, maybe thousands of people and the most common answers they have given fall into one of two categories: 1) to pay bills, or 2) um, because I'm supposed to. It is exactly this lack of goals, absence of vision, that lead over 70% of employees to be mentally and emotionally disengaged AT WORK! They just don't care. Among business owners it's slightly better...but not much. In a recent Reddit thread the question was posed, "Why did you start your business?" and the majority of answers centered around what the job allowed them to escape, not what it was providing for them. So whether you are an employee or a business owner, it's really easy to get trapped in the "it's what I'm supposed to do" way of thinking. That's not intentional thinking and will NOT produce the results you're looking for! The reality is, if you don't have a clear vision of what YOU call success, you will just wander around, doing whatever looks interesting and never really reaching your full potential! So instead, why not give this thought experiment a try. Grab a piece of paper and finish this sentence, "I envision a time when..." What are the criteria you will use to decide if your journey has been successful? Not only will this make answering the WHY question easier, but it also gives you a great decision-making tool! Use it when you face a choice and ask yourself which option moves me closer to my vision of success...then choose that one! Over time, you just might get there! Enjoy! Thom, THE Unashamed Non-Conformist =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Thom Rigsby is a lifestyle & business strategy expert. Drawing on his experience as a small business owner and entrepreneur launching almost a dozen startups and more than 25 years of business experience, Thom brings his creativity and "Non-Conformist" approach to entrepreneurship and getting results for you and your small business! So, whether you are looking for answers to your small business questions, time management tips, need a comprehensive business strategy or just craving some work-life balance, following Thom's exclusive personal development plan you can letting life happen to you and begin to create the life you crave with your very own small business. Be sure to connect with Thom... ...on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/thomrigsbycoaching ...on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/thomrigsby ...and on Instagram http://www.Instagram.com/thomrigsby Become a part of the Work That Matters Facebook group at http://fb.com/groups/workthatmatters Thom is available for one-on-one coaching and as a motivational speaker on topics including peak performance, how to plan, personal development, success, and work-life balance to the mindset of wealth and success. Contact Thom at www.ThomRigsby.com for more details.