Hi All --
Since I didn't see a topic for this week, I'm taking the liberty of starting one. My topic is "Under Construction"
As a salesperson, I frequently read motivational/instructional material. I recently read "If You're Not Out Selling, You're Being Outsold" by Rick Page. There are several motivational ideas in the book that apply to all of life, as well as sales. One of the chapters in the book is called "Under Construction". The main idea of this chapter is that you will never progress in any area of life (including sales) unless you are constantly "under construction" "Under construction" refers to the extra effort you make to grow in any area -- physically, mentally, spiritually, on the job, etc. It's usually the "going beyond" time and it's most effective when it's systematic and planned.
I think all of us in this challenge are "under construction". We all want to stretch and grow. Since we are all exercisers, the physical realm is an obvious area. As I gotten to know you all, I've come to realize that we're all seeking to grow in other areas as well.
I've increased my physical "under construction" time this year to include golf with my husband and some practice time every week. In the fall, I plan to go "under construction" by signing up from German classes while maintaining my French skills. I'm "under construction" in my spiritual life, too -- I joined a ladies small group at our church.
Since our theme is "tranformation", I like to use "under construction" as an idea to encourage myself to take an action, however small, rather than vegging out in front of the TV. I figure an hour of TV rarely improves life or builds skills. I'd rather use my hour for exercise or language study or prayer.
Tonight is an exercise night for me. I plan to do Vol. 4 followed by some PM yoga for my flexibility.
I hope everyone has had a great start to the week. Waves (and hugs) to all of you!
Juli
Since I didn't see a topic for this week, I'm taking the liberty of starting one. My topic is "Under Construction"
As a salesperson, I frequently read motivational/instructional material. I recently read "If You're Not Out Selling, You're Being Outsold" by Rick Page. There are several motivational ideas in the book that apply to all of life, as well as sales. One of the chapters in the book is called "Under Construction". The main idea of this chapter is that you will never progress in any area of life (including sales) unless you are constantly "under construction" "Under construction" refers to the extra effort you make to grow in any area -- physically, mentally, spiritually, on the job, etc. It's usually the "going beyond" time and it's most effective when it's systematic and planned.
I think all of us in this challenge are "under construction". We all want to stretch and grow. Since we are all exercisers, the physical realm is an obvious area. As I gotten to know you all, I've come to realize that we're all seeking to grow in other areas as well.
I've increased my physical "under construction" time this year to include golf with my husband and some practice time every week. In the fall, I plan to go "under construction" by signing up from German classes while maintaining my French skills. I'm "under construction" in my spiritual life, too -- I joined a ladies small group at our church.
Since our theme is "tranformation", I like to use "under construction" as an idea to encourage myself to take an action, however small, rather than vegging out in front of the TV. I figure an hour of TV rarely improves life or builds skills. I'd rather use my hour for exercise or language study or prayer.
Tonight is an exercise night for me. I plan to do Vol. 4 followed by some PM yoga for my flexibility.
I hope everyone has had a great start to the week. Waves (and hugs) to all of you!
Juli
