What brings you energy? What brings you that burst of excitement and motivation? Here’s a hint for today’s front-row Friday….do more of THAT! My mentor and president of High Point University, Dr. Nido Qubein says that people protect their assets and their possessions but don’t protect their time and energy like they should. I agree! Don’t just manage your time, manage your energy. So on this front-row Friday, think of two things:
1. What brings you joy and excitement?
2. What drains you of your energy?
It’s very simple. Do more of #1 and less of #2. For me going to conventions brings me such energy. And, not just when I am keynoting a conference, I love attending them. Yesterday my good friend Jeff Civillico was the emcee of a convention here in Las Vegas where Mel Robbins was the closing speaker. I sat in the front-row and watched the magic! She is SO good! I was totally energized by being there! Then, today, I attended a meeting where there was no agenda and the first 30 minutes was dominated by one person. This is a reminder to me that if I am ever running a meeting to have a clear agenda to make sure everyone is on the same page.
So, what brings you energy? And, who drains you of your energy? Protect your energy like you would protect any other valuable asset you own because you only have so much of it.
Let me know what works for you – is it hanging with great friends? Walking along the beach? Attending conferences? Let me know what brings you energy and maybe I’ll add it to my list of things to do more of.
Have a great Front-Row Friday and I’ll see you next time!
Your Head Usher,
Marilyn
