The 90% Rule

 I know people who get so frustrated when they're falling short on new goals that they simply give up.  Sound familiar?  I have a solution for you and it may help you to move forward.  It's the 90% rule.  What it means is you don't have to be perfect.  You can strive to get it right nine times out of 10.  Errors are okay.  Falling short doesn't matter.  90% of success is so much better than a total write-off.  Do this daily and you will find that 90% is still an A.  Make this a part of your lifestyle.  It works.  Have a great day.

Find the Connection

 Is something missing in your life?  If you're not sure, look for the danger signs.  Are you excited to get out of bed in the morning?  If yes, you already found your connection.  If not, that's a red flag.  Do you have something to look forward to?  How do you feel at the end of the day?

We all have good days and challenging days.  The one thing I know for sure is that no matter what if I have a sense of purpose (my connection), all days feel like good days.  Outside challenges are simply obstacles.  My connection is what keeps me going, even when the roadblocks seem insurmountable.  Search inside yourself and find something that motivates you to get out of bed in the morning.  Have a great day.

When Bad Things Happen

 Have you ever wondered why bad things happen?  I don't have the answer to the question.  What I do know is that when bad things happen there is good that can come out of it.  The good may be a valuable lesson.  It can also be an opportunity to see something you may not have observed without the bad thing happening.  It may also be a chance to bring people together that you may not have met.

The next thing something bad happens keep an open mind for something good to come of it.  Have a great day.

Is Your Life in Alignment?

 It's really easy to see if your life is in or out of alignment, just like your automobile.  All you have to do is take a look and see the tread wear.  An out of alignment life shows signs that everyone can see.  The good news is this can be adjusted.

If you're noticing signs of uneven wear in your life, decide today is the day you're going to do something to realign yourself.  Heal those broken relationships.  Develop more regular sleep patterns.  Avoid the potholes left by negative people.  Go on regular date nights with your loved one.  Get control of your spending habits.  Decide today that you're going to stop worrying about all the things you cannot control.  Do these things and you will find that your life can be on cruise control.  Have a great day.

Treat Today as a Bonus Day

 There is one thing I hear over and over again from people who are struggling to get things done.  How many times have you heard others say, "I don't have enough time."?  If you find yourself in this category, try a new approach.  Treat today as a bonus day.  You can't recover any lost minutes from previous days.  That's okay.  This is your bonus day, similar to leap year.  It's your day to accomplish your most important tasks.  Bask in this day.  Relish in your completed tasks.  

I actually use this in my own life.  I take it a step further.  In fact, once I survived an auto accident that I sensed was my last day on earth as I knew it, I now believe all my days are bonus days.  It helps to be appreciative of any time you have.  Have a great day.

How to Play Par for the Course

 You're working on a big goal.  It may be losing weight, reducing debt, or getting fit.  You feel like you're making some progress but you want more consistency.  Maybe you would like to add some fun as well.  I have a solution for you.  It's "Par for the Course."  You may be wondering if you want to try something from a guy named Mulligan.  All I can say is that this game I concocted is working for me and I'm finally winning in the debt elimination arena.  This area of my life has been elusive.

I'm going to introduce a more detailed version of the game later.  For now, you can be your own coach.  Take out a sheet of paper and write down your goal.  Next, draw 12 boxes for the next 12 months.  In each box, write what your goal is.  That is your par, just like golf.  As each month passes, write down your actual results, just like the scorecard you see on the golf course.  If you hit your goal, give yourself a par.  If you miss, tally a bogey.  If you exceed your expectations for the month, give yourself a birdie.  Keep playing.  Make it fun.  You can replay the same game next year.  If you're bold, keep two scorecards and work on another goal simultaneously.  

Goal achievement can be fun.  It can also be life-changing.  Let me know how you're doing with your game and your goals.  Have a great day.

It's Presentation Time Today

 One of my teammates and I are presenting today on a conference call at our day job.  We've been asked to share how we are getting along during these unprecedented times.  I'm super excited about this because we are presented to our leaders in our district to offer them a point of view they don't normally experience.  Time to get busy.  Have a great day.