Loving
The only way to do great work is to love what you do – Steve Jobs. Loving what we do. That shows up – on oneself; in the outcomes too. Great works and extra-ordinary things get done outside the comfort zones. Loving helps one go there…
Seeking
We get what we seek. We get what we look for. One may call it passion, vision, dream, persistence, resolve, tenacity, perseverance, grit, commitment… Simply put, we get what we seek.
Outcomes
Reflecting on ‘what did I do today’ is important; In the long run, even more beneficial would be to reflect on ‘what did I achieve today’. It helps us learn faster. In due course it helps us focus on outcomes. When I start asking ‘what did I achieve today’ I move. And people around me
Doing
Nobody ever got muscles by watching me lift the weights – Arnold Schwarzenegger Doing – that’s what really matters. Knowing is one thing. Being aware is another. It’s about bringing-in awareness – that influences the actions. A Coach could help…
-Gaurav Khemani, CEO, Rollick Ice creams, Kolkata
”With clarity comes power, and PK’s sessions have given me a lot of clarity – of things to do as well as not to do. “
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Self-reflection
If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? – Steve Jobs. Pertinent thought to reflect upon. Every day. At different plains – in my craft (profession / vocation), in my relationships, in my life… Helps set my priorities, retain my focus, read
Language
Language and vocabulary that we use makes a difference. A significant one at that. Positive language that I employ results in positive mind-set (inside), leads to positive difference (outside) – for example ‘Stop making mistakes’ to ‘Be more accurate’; ‘Don’t be lethargic’ to ‘Feel more energetic’. It’s also shifting our focus from ‘what I need
Overnight success
It takes 10 years to become an overnight success – Anonymous. In recent times we hear it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become ‘overnight’ success. @ 3 hours a day, roughly it converts to 10 years. 3 hours a day for my craft per se may not sound like too much – but
Doing
‘The shortest answer is doing’ – George Herbert. What prevents us from doing what we know we need to be doing? Reasons could be many – might need clarity, courage or whatever that it takes. How do we get to ‘doing’, acting-upon things that we keep contemplating for long… The shortest answer is doing.
Curiosity
‘I would place my bet on curiosity’ – Michael Dell, when asked to name the single most important attribute that CEOs need to succeed in turbulent times. Curiosity – that which helps us to explore, listen, be receptive, be open-minded, rejoice… and to enjoy life, and the journey…