I got to witness the cutting of a tie today. The video from my flight is a bit shaky (it was a long flight) but it was one of the most moving flights I’ve been on. During the welcome aboard announcements, we learned that our Captain was celebrating his retirement after 36 years flying for American Airlines, and this was his last flight.
What are YOU waiting for? Is there something you want but you aren’t going for it? If so, there are probably three things holding you back.
Recently a friend reminded me that life is short and don’t forget to live vs. just exist. He gave me no other explanation than that! So, upon reflection, I realized I am doing that. On Tuesday, I spoke in Las Vegas to a group of engineers for 90 minutes. I was the subject matter expert on motivation, inspiration, and living life in the front-row.
Have you ever had a conversation that became heated and things escalated to the point where you said or did something you regretted? Don’t lose your power again when trying to conquer conflict. I have three hacks here to help you be courageous with difficult conversations.
Have you ever been in a meeting and wanted to speak up but then your self-doubt and fear kicked in, and you didn’t speak up? In that case, you are giving away your power. Have you ever seen someone else who doesn’t speak all the time, but when they do, people listen? That is power. The difference is, mindset.
Why have a bucket list? Here are three reasons to encourage you to go for your dreams to get you closer to your front-row:
1. Having a bucket list gives you a sense of purpose – It gives you a reason to get up and do what you have to do, and to endure the pain of discipline.
Are you stuck in your pursuit of your goals and dreams? Maybe you’re chasing the white rabbit. I read a story by the famous ventriloquist Terry Fator where he talked about “Chasing the White Rabbit”. His white rabbit was validation from his dad. He spent his childhood and early adulthood chasing recognition from his dad that he was funny and talented.
Have you ever been confronted by someone who was angry either in person or by email or text? Have you ever regretted how you reacted? Usually, when we say things we didn’t mean, or said the wrong thing with the wrong tone of voice in front of the wrong people, we reacted to a situation instead of responding.
It’s a huge weekend for sports fans with the Super Bowl on Sunday. But many people don’t really care. In fact, if you watch today’s Front-Row Friday video, you’ll hear how I was the ONLY one in a hotel lounge one year watching the big game.
I know I’ve told you the importance of saying yes to less to reduce your stress. In fact, when you signed up for my weekly video series, you got a PDF article of that same title. (P.S. If you didn’t get it, let me know I’ll send it right over). But, in today’s Front-Row Friday video, I want you to say YES to success!