Pushing Ahead "As If"

It’s easy to get caught in the trap of feeling we need “more” (of something) before we can move forward.

People who make amazing things happen aren’t smarter than you. They don’t have “more.”

They simply see what they want and act “as if” it is already their reality—as if they have the answers. And, very often, making that move becomes self-fulfilling prophesy.

I’m not suggesting careless maneuvers here; rather an exercise to get you into the mode of consistently acting on the best information and insights you have. You’ll find—often—that the “more” you were seeking comes into view with your next move. And, as long as your moves are not drastic, the chances of irreparable missteps are relatively small.

Here’s a small step you can take in a few short minutes to help you live the full vision you have for yourself and your company.

It's as Important to Know Your Starting Point as Your Desired Destination

If a friend called you and asked, "What's the best way to get to New York?" you'd ask an obvious question: "Where are you starting from?" You might also discover how quickly the person needs to get there, and other details that will help formulate a meaningful answer.

Yet far too often in business, when someone asks, "How do I accomplish X?" we quickly jump into giving directions without knowing where the querying party has come from, or where they currently are in their journey (not to mention an assessment of provisions for the proposed trip, or whether the journey should be taken at all).

No strategy, plan, or initiative can be complete without assessing the genesis of the journey (including the reason behind it) along with the destination or desired outcome. Only then can we establish the way points, milestones, and steps that will most effectively guide us between these two points.

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