“In these trying times” . . . Doesn’t that statement seem quite trite today. But think about it, how do we fully describe life occurrences. It drives me crazy to hear a news reporter say, “Isn’t that a great story!” about someone’s life event. Aren’t these more than merely stories? Aren’t these more than trying times, crazy times, new normal times, next normal times, even peaceful times?
I would suggest that we live each day one day at a time. And not just waste that day, but live each day with a Purpose. Or better yet, Live on Purpose, With a Purpose. I know it is hard to really figure out what our purpose is, but is that even really that hard? Think about it. Make it simple. For me, my purpose is summed up in this equation:
Poise + Passion = Purpose
I define Poise as an attitude of confidence which comes from complete honesty. A belief in what you are doing is good for you and the other person involved. Complete trust in the mission.
Passion stands for a robust number of beliefs:
Poise - An attitude of confidence which comes from complete honesty. A belief in what you are doing is good for you and the other person involved. Complete trust in the mission.
Attitude - P6+D4-C3=Winner!
Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance
Dedication, Discipline, Desire, Determination
Condemn, Complain, Criticize
Strategic - Be strategic in all you do
Substance AND Style
Innovative
On Time, On Budget
Non Stop Forward Motion
To summarize all of the above statements, when I live with Poise, and I bring the elements of Passion to the table in everything I do, everyday, whatever I am doing that day is a contribution to my Purpose for that Day. That then all accumulates to my Purpose for the week, the month, the year, my life!
I add a little icing of a Mission to make a Positive Difference in People’s Lives Everyday, then I have the choice to live each day on Purpose...with a Purpose.
Ok, maybe my purpose appears a little complicated to you, but it makes sense to me. And that is what your purpose should do...make sense to you so that you can live it each and every day. Not tomorrow, not every other day, not in the future, but every single day.