I was going to write a little bit today about inspiration – those intrinsic, palpable exchanges or moments that propel us forward with renewed purpose and passion. I realized however that two of my favorite bloggers – the authors of kung fu leadership and lead.learn.live, had recently posted thoughtful pieces in a similar vein. Imitation may be the best form of flattery, but these guys stand on their own.
That said, it’s been a thoughtful kinda day and I wanted to share some basic truths which I invoke daily. I have a mirror in the sitting room off our bedroom which used to hang in my office. Framed in wood, there are nine life lessons which I know by heart, for they are now etched there. My kids probably know them with similar confidence, because it has been around for so long, they’ve acquired this knowledge by osmosis. My team at work knew that these were certainly the simplest life rules one could follow – if not because they came to believe them but simply because of their ever-present position on the wall opposite my desk. So…I thought I’d share them with you.
On the right side of the frame the following squares appear:
– Seek peace
– Learn lessons
– Vote honestly
– Share
The left side of the frame holds the following truths:
– Stay on track
– Know love
– Be calm
– Dream
And at the apex are the following words “Do the right thing almost every doggone day of your life”. I remember someone telling me that I “had full authority to do the right thing”. We all have that authority. We all get sucked into the occasional eddy that swirls around us forcing us to lose our footing. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of ground to stand on, to allow us to re-balance and get back to the basics. You can’t skip any of these steps in your path to personal and professional success – not unless you accept that by doing so, you are destined to slip and fall. Simple truths on a beautiful day.
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