Attitude is key to long-term success. You can have a great attitude and learn what you need to win. It is much harder to win consistently when you know a lot, but have a bad attitude. So if you tend to lean towards stinkin'-thinkin' you need to check between your ears and get your head on straight. After all, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others.
"You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial." 1 Corinthians 10:23 - NLT Know when enough is enough. Things in moderation can be okay, but things in excess can be too much. Know limits, both yours and others. And know when to say when. After all, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others. When you get married and have a family, you can't be selfish. It no longer is about you, but it should be more about your spouse and your children. Put your family first and watch out for their well-being. After all, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others. It's awesome when your spouse recognizes your favorite day of the year and makes it special for you. Those special days help you know how much you are loved. After all, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others. It's not a good idea to surprise someone with bad news. Learn to only have surprises that are great news. Over communication helps prevent surprises so if someone is surprised, you have not done a good job of communicating. Be open to changing that. After all, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others. Make sure that you understand your priorities clearly. If you don't understand the importance of prioritizing based on impact, it can ultimately impact you negatively. Understand clearly and ask questions if needed, to make sure you are crystal-clear. After all, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others. Sometimes you have to do what's best for the team. To be part of a winning team you have to act like it, and sometimes make decisions for what's best for the team. After all there is no "I" in team. Plus, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Sometimes you get the flu. And it makes you stop and take care yourself and your family. Ultimately the least sick has to rise up. It also is your body telling you that you need some rest so you can be well and get back to it. Listen to your body and work to prevent the flu. But if you get the flu, follow the doctors orders and work to get well. After all, it's the right thing to do and it models the way for others. |
"Modeling the Way" BlogMark A. Watkins is a Region Sales Manager in the Midwest with Rollins, Inc. and strives to Model the Way as a Sales Leader, Teacher, Visionary, Innovator, Problem Solver, Coach and Mentor. Archives
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