By Deb Dietz
SMB Value Partners
In blog post, “Lessons Learned from Donald Trump, Lesson #1”,
we discussed the importance of business tempo and that organizations that do not move quickly, that are not agile, will get left behind in today’s competitive business environment. The next lesson we can learn from Trump is that we should discover and live our lives with purpose.
Consider Ralph Waldo Emerson:
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”.
Trump also talks about Albert Einstein, who said “the mind that opens to a new idea never comes back to its original size”. Meaning we all have a purpose in life, and it’s our responsibility to do our best and live up to our potential. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? All we have to do is to tune into our talents and capabilities. But, how do we tune in? I’m sure you’re like most people flying through your day. Busy, busy, busy, with no time to think about the path you’re on. But, without quiet reflection, you’ll fly through the days and those days turn into weeks, months, years. Trump talks about the need to find that quiet time so that you can plan your own path, and find your own purpose.
In addition to finding that quiet time, Trump also talks about the need to be positive and he considers himself a positive person, from the inside out. He has big ideas and a big enough energy resource to act on those ideas. He talks about positivity as being contagious and those around him understand that being positive drives the energy level, which is how his organization gets things done. He says he sets a standard and everyone on his team follows suit.
We’ll discuss the notion of ‘setting the standard’ in “Lessons Learned from Donald Trump – Lesson #3”, but for now the take-away is that:
"In order for us all to get where we want to go we need a combination of vision, courage, and discipline".
If we all acknowledge our own value and remain positive from the inside out, perhaps we’ll get on the path that leads us in the right direction.
Are you finding the time to be still? Are you consciously planning your own path? How do you remain positive and optimistic? Do you find that remaining positive increases your energy level? Share your process and what works for you in the comments section below.
To read the first post in this series, and our other SMB Value Partners blog posts, go to SMB Value Partners.
We welcome your comments
SMB Value Partners
In blog post, “Lessons Learned from Donald Trump, Lesson #1”,
we discussed the importance of business tempo and that organizations that do not move quickly, that are not agile, will get left behind in today’s competitive business environment. The next lesson we can learn from Trump is that we should discover and live our lives with purpose.
Consider Ralph Waldo Emerson:
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”.
Trump also talks about Albert Einstein, who said “the mind that opens to a new idea never comes back to its original size”. Meaning we all have a purpose in life, and it’s our responsibility to do our best and live up to our potential. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? All we have to do is to tune into our talents and capabilities. But, how do we tune in? I’m sure you’re like most people flying through your day. Busy, busy, busy, with no time to think about the path you’re on. But, without quiet reflection, you’ll fly through the days and those days turn into weeks, months, years. Trump talks about the need to find that quiet time so that you can plan your own path, and find your own purpose.
In addition to finding that quiet time, Trump also talks about the need to be positive and he considers himself a positive person, from the inside out. He has big ideas and a big enough energy resource to act on those ideas. He talks about positivity as being contagious and those around him understand that being positive drives the energy level, which is how his organization gets things done. He says he sets a standard and everyone on his team follows suit.
We’ll discuss the notion of ‘setting the standard’ in “Lessons Learned from Donald Trump – Lesson #3”, but for now the take-away is that:
"In order for us all to get where we want to go we need a combination of vision, courage, and discipline".
If we all acknowledge our own value and remain positive from the inside out, perhaps we’ll get on the path that leads us in the right direction.
Are you finding the time to be still? Are you consciously planning your own path? How do you remain positive and optimistic? Do you find that remaining positive increases your energy level? Share your process and what works for you in the comments section below.
To read the first post in this series, and our other SMB Value Partners blog posts, go to SMB Value Partners.
We welcome your comments
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