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The Inspiration / Aspiration Continuum

4/8/2019

 
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What inspires you about those you admire?

I was thinking about this, and I think it has something to do with being aspirational.

In other words, you aspire to be more like the person that inspires you.

But, what is it that inspires you about that person?

If you can’t pinpoint one, two, three, or more specifics things then how can you aspire to be more like them?

Just like you, I’ve had some bad bosses and work experiences in my career, but I’ve also had the pleasure of working for some really great bosses who made my work experience at that organization more than worthwhile.

Those good bosses were inspirational, and I aspire to be more like them. They genuinely valued my work. They had real interest in me as a person, and as a result, I wanted to give them my best effort.

Meanwhile, the effect of the inspiration / aspiration continuum is helping me give myself my best effort, which serves me and my own career well.
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So, it made me realize that I wanted to aspire to genuinely value the work of those around me and have real interest in what’s going on in their lives, and by doing so, perhaps I can inspire others to be aspirational in a positive way that showcases their best version of themselves...for themselves and others around them.


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Positively countering negativity

4/5/2019

 
it’s easy to get frustrated with all of the little things that seem to wrong throughout the day.

When things don’t go exactly as planned the slippery slope of negative self-talk ensues.

So the coffee spilled in the car because you were in too big of a hurry. That doesn’t mean you need to tell yourself how dumb you are for allowing that to happen.

Negative emotions and experiences tend to be remembered far longer than positive ones. However, the positive ones hold the most power to improve your mood, outlook, and mindset, which is why it takes consistent practice to stay in a positive mindset.

Regularly examining the positive things in your life helps build the “positivity habit” (aka: gratitude). This habit can help you feel confident and competent to take on whatever life throws at you.

For every negative thing you can list on a sheet of paper today think hard and list two things you’re grateful for. Then see how you feel afterwards.




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