We are told there are two primary motivations that have the potential to move us forward; Pain and Passion. We all know pain can be a powerful motivator. It has the potential to PUSH us, but I also know it can be very temporary. If I hit my thumb with a hammer I’ll move my hand very quickly. But as soon as the pain subsides a little the motivation may diminish as well. We’ve all seen people who are in extreme pain, and yet with just a little relief they back off and stay in a compromised position. The job stinks but at least they fixed my broken chair. I sometimes accuse people of choosing “comfortable misery” over the excellence they could be moving toward.
My spouse rejects my ideas – what would you do?
Here’s a question from a 48Days Podcast listener. This is so very common and I always feel like a two-minute answer is inadequate. Plus, I fear my response is biased because I’ve always had the unconditional support of my wife for all my crazy ideas through the years. I’m asking for your advice – what would (did) you do? I’ll choose three responses and send copies of Living, Loving & Working – the 2 audio set Joanne and I did to address how we’ve created our own entrepreneurial life.
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Dan, your principles find response in my heart. I understand that our actions and choices are our own responsibility. Complaining and blaming is non-productive.
Yet…isn’t it true that the attitudes of the person to whom you are married does have some effect on outcomes? What if the standard default response of that person is “no”? What if every idea brought up as a possibility to pursue for self-employment is resisted or outright disapproved? What if support is non-existent except for finding a “normal job with good pay and benefits”?
Can I be a Leader?
Today I had the pleasure of speaking on the Power of Creating a Mastermind Group at the Chick-fil-A Leadercast simulcast in Franklin, TN. I was surrounded by many great leaders and executives at this event and energized by all the speakers who presented.
Andy Stanley told us “every decision we make becomes part of our life story – choose carefully”. Leadership oftentimes involves tough decisions. In my own business, one of the key characteristics of finding work I love is aligning it with my values. Live a life of integrity so you are proud of the story you tell, with no need to hide certain chapters.
Can I really double my income?
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1. More of us want that group for introverts – where can we sign up?
2. How does one interview for new positions when working 65+ hours a week now?
3. Should I have one focus for my coaching or be more general to cover more options?
4. Isn’t it true that the attitudes of the person to whom you are married does have some effect on outcomes?
5. I’m doing okay but would it make sense to test my marketability? I’m 40 and feel like my most productive years are still ahead.
