Ray Croc (founder of McDonalds) once said that in order to succeed at his beloved chain, you must be able to see the "beauty in a hamburger bun". Imagine that. I've had a lot of time recently to do some much needed introspection and I'm so happy to say that I'm back baby!
My transition to Operations has not been seamless as planned. I really love my company but being closer to retail operations has revealed some of its tragic flaws. Oscar Wilde said it best, "no object is so beautiful, that under certain conditions, it will not look ugly". Don't get me wrong I am still in love with retail, but I've had to redefine my definition of beautiful. Small price to pay in my mind and thus the true beauty of prose...words are life changing, folks.
Everyday, since July 2nd, I've written a list of intentions every morning. Every single morning I commit myself to duties like removing obstacles, preconditioning my mind for success, asking better questions, and not becoming a victim to worry and anxiety. And every single morning, I finish the list by claiming things that I would like to WILL see in my life. Words are life changing, folks.
I honestly believe that you can't be a leader in anything (thoughts or otherwise) unless you care passionately about what you do. I know it's cliche, but if you act in a manner that is true to your values, then the money, success, and happiness will follow. I'd be willing to bet a brand new Lexus on it...I swear the harder I work, the luckier I get.
I'm so lucky to be surrounded by people who I've given unofficial "nagging rights". People who constantly remind me that I'm worth whatever I determine to be worth. They remind me of the level of control I have over my future, despite what others may think. They infect me with their faith and their optimism. If you don't have people like this in your life, enlist them TODAY.
This post and this revelation is dedicated to them...Your words have been life changing, folks.
Good for you and glad to see you back! Its so cool how we are constantly on the same page because I was literally just talking to my mom about making the first move and the rest will come along. The line, "words are life changing" could not be more true than right now in my life. I have been talking to myself, my fiance and my mom for two weeks about trying to find my next stepping stone and my mom and I finally had a break through.
Count your blessings on having those positive influential people in your life because they are not easy to find.
Continued beauty and success..... =^]
Posted by: Tiffany | July 23, 2008 at 09:40 PM