Think About It: Recent Episodes
Alonzo Kindred
Sharing experience, knowledge, best practices, and habits that took me from a 12 dollar an hour “case manager” to a focused leader. I’ve been fortunate enough to lead a sector of recruiting at a fortune 300 company, the largest catholic healthcare company in the world, The top healthcare system in Missouri/southern Illinois and currently responsible for leading talent acquisition for one of Forbes top large employers in America! I have a passion for learning and developing others; the best way to do that is help ppl change how they think! #ThinkAboutIt
Are your aspirations and ambitions just words without a concrete plan or dedicated time to achieve them? Or are you actively pursuing them with purpose and commitment? #ThinkAboutIt #BackInMyBag #Winsday
Showing up everyday is good and to be honest is better than most, but you can’t be who you want to be by just showing up. You have to do the things that help you get better, be around pp not just saying get better but can help or show you how to get better It’s great to be around ppl like you, ppl that want you to get better do more etc…: but if they can’t help you, stop going to them, it becomes counter productive and creates a sense of comfort… #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
When we discuss diet, it’s not always what you eat and drink; in this case it’s what are you allowing to plant seeds in your mind? Who are you hanging around? What are you listening to? You are responsible for your development and that starts with what you let dictate your beliefs and what you are feeding your mind. Be intentional about your “diet” #ThinkAboutIt
Is burnout real? Or is it a term we use to make it ok to quit? Every level brings new challenges; keep working on your craft and embrace the challenges. They are bigger than you and you are an example for those around you! If you quit, you create a habit of quitting, that your family sees and more then likely will adopt! #KeepGoing #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
What will be different about this year for you? Absolutely nothing if you are not focused, disciplined, consistent, and willing to get uncomfortable! Sometimes you have to ask yourself; why did you start in the first place! #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
So often we fall into all these things bc ppl around us want us to assimilate; but whether it be work or life, assimilation many times reduces who you are and if you are going to be the best version of yourself you have to be focused, you have to be disciplined, you have to prioritize things that matter vs things ppl want you to do; and yes at times those two can align.
Winsday. Yes, you have to perform in your current role, but there are 168 hours in a week- you need to set time aside each week to develop those specific skills. This is going to push you out of your comfort zone, this is going to make you appreciate the process, this is going to crush your need for immediate gratification…. But this will also be the reason you, your family, and teams will be better versions of themselves. Only you know if you are pushing yourself or staying in your comfort zone, only you know if you are working on the skills to be the best version of you(and maybe those watching).
Trust what you know; research what you think and believe who ppl are when they show you. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Building resiliency and overcoming challenges and setbacks is not something we are naturally born with, but there are always to build those skills and overcome whatever challenges you are facing. #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
Remaining still or stagnant creates bad habits that will have you ill prepared when the right opportunity arises; so it may look too challenging or unobtainable and if you’ve been stagnant…… it is. Don’t cheat yourself… what does the best version of you look like? #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
Our choices to stay in our comfort zones explains where we are at. #Discipline #Consistency #Motivation #Results
Winsday! Be intentional about your thoughts, actions, communication, and intent today! #ThinkAboutIt
Stop running from the challenging, the hard, the uncomfortable; that’s the stuff that helps you define who you are. Fitting in or assimilating will make things easier or feel more comfortable but you won’t be fulfilled bc you are not being your true self and you can never change the world or even your own environment or surroundings being just like it. #ThinkAboutIt
What is the relationship between comfort and growth? Greatness & Average? Questions you should ask yourself as you chase your definition of greatness. #BeGreat #WinsDay #ThinkAboutIt
Learn to handle hard better; growth doesn’t come from your comfort zone. #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
Stop feeling sorry for yourself, put the work in, make the adjustments, be coachable and step back to reflect… not everything is for everyone… don’t put all your eggs in one basket bc it pays your bills… #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
No different than life; ppl see your potential but they can’t want more for you than you want for yourself. If you want to make impact/difference in your own life you have to challenge/push yourself. Simply checking the box or showing up is fine… but you have to be willing to accept what comes with it. LessAverageDisappointment #Choices #Chances #Consistency #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
You have to get to a point where you are courageous enough to commit to living into the best version of yourself. That will require consistency, Commitment, a competitive nature, and a sense of completion; meaning you will have to be intentional about your “New” actions, behaviors, efforts, reflections, and Results! #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Happy New Year! This year, this month, today…. Let’s create a level of consistency and a new level of commitment to be the best versions of ourselves. 16% of people keep their new years goals/resolutions for the entire year….. are you one? #ThinkAboutIt
If 80% of the population stop chasing goal and dreams by February each year… there has to be another 5-10% that don’t even set goals, resolution, or aspirations.
Roughly 5-10 % of people are even giving themselves a chance to accomplish their goals…
And that’s not only bc they don’t have the skill set; but they don’t have the will power to discipline themselves or create a level of consistency that will allow them to put distractions to the side and focus on priorities that get them closer to their goals.
Winsday will you overcome it? Or will you allow it to overcome/overtake you? Your mindset will play a large part in dictating what you will become; but you have to tell it what to think. As humans we naturally chase ease but if success were easy everyone would have it! #BeGreat #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
The funny thing is so many people want to and try to shortcut the process. The sad part is… there are no shortcuts in the process. When you create short cuts in the process you may arrive at the finish or target but you have absolutely diminished the quality or increased the cost.
Once you understand what your role is and how to create that defined success your level of energy typically changes…. Everyone likes winning or hates losing… ppl like feeling good.
Many times we create a narrative in our minds that…………..:: #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday #BeGreat #BeIntentional
You won’t get to the next level doing exactly what you have been doing. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Quiet quitting is only a new term not a new practice! Businesses are going to run, Families are going to get fed, and you my friend are responsible for your happiness. #CirclesAndCycles #168HoursInAWeek #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Its Human nature to want to feel included or that you belong and a high percentage of ppl chase acceptance. Ppl want to be liked… that’s fine for some; it may creates a sense of peace….. for a short period of time, but is that really the best version of you? #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
Your past is providing a springboard for your future; are you using it? #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt Be intentional about your wins!
If the only thing consistent is change are you living by old habits? If so, how are your actions or inactions impacting your level of success? #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday Be Intentional about your wins today!
So many times in our personal lives, in business, in religion, you name it… ppl get more excited about the planning, talking, strategizing vs the actual execution.
You can create the best plan in the world, but if you don’t execute the plan; the plan doesn’t matter. You have to get to a level where effort is the bare minimum; but execution is worshipped! #Winsday #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
As you think about some of the goals you may have listed around fitness- and think about the most fit person you know- the only difference in you and him/her was their execution.
We have to stop asking ourselves “how bad do we want it” and start asking ourselves what are we willing to risk? You can’t stay who you are and become who you want to be! #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt #BeGreat ✊🏾
There is value in figuring things out when things get hard, you’re under pressure, and/or you feel like quitting. Your ability to critically think will dedicate your level of success. #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
Example you go to work…. You don’t like how things are but you are used to how things are so instead doing the hard stuff and making necessary changes we go with what we know or what we have been doing bc we are certain this will bring us what we have previously gotten and that ok….. for SOME(don’t be some)!
Winsday. Identify what success looks like, what’s big picture? Then understand your why; once you do that……. #Boom!
Winsday we all experience challenges, setbacks, losses, disappointments….. but the deciding factor in your level of success or ability to overcome is your mindset; how tough are you? Stop complaining and start ballin! #ThinkAboutIt
Your level of effort, engagement, and energy is 100% owned by you! Don’t let others’ opinion change that. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Perspective drives performance, how you view what you do impacts how you do what you do. Your mindset is the start of everything; don’t cheat yourself! Expect to win. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
What happened to the dreams of being a lawyer? a business owner? doctor? NBA Player…….? Don’t let comparison steal your dream; being uncomfortable is part of the process, Keep going. #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
Love yourself enough to hold yourself to a higher standard! You were not out here to be average; stop acting like! #BeGreat #WinsDay! #ThinkAboutIt
“To improve is to change so to be perfect is to change often”. “Your circumstances don’t change your obligations”
Winsday Discipline, Personal Development, Focus/Vision, Mentors/Role Models, and a sense of Grit or Resiliency…. #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday! Be mindful in how you talk to yourself! Perspective drives performance! Tap in! #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday four simple, not easy but simple steps to move you in the right direction: define what you want, be mindful of the language you use with yourself, create a schedule- success is in your routine, and be honest with yourself. Stop making excuses and start creating actions that lead to your peace and happiness. #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday! R&R vital parts to becoming exactly who you want to be! #ThinkAboutIt be intentional about creating your wins!
Getting to that next level isn’t going to just happen! You have to respect the journey/process and be intentional about your level of engagement, effort, coachability, and desire to get to that next level! #Excuses or #Results you won’t have both! #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday a few constants you have in life are Change, Choices, and Consequences….. how is your perspective impacting where you currently are in life? #ThinkAboutIt
It’s your choice; one of the biggest differentiators between high performers and average performers is how they are viewing the task. “Perspective drives performance” #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday Where your focus goes your energy flows; be very intentional about where you are allowing your energy to flow. Control your focus. #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday Why are you doing what you do? Are you trying to prove yourself to someone? A group of people? Or yourself? #ThinkAboutIt Bc your motive is going to lead to your level of motivation
The past two years have delivered more change than most would have ever expected or planned to deal with. Understanding this is reality what is your mindset towards change? What questions are you asking yourself as you are tasked with or even engage in change? Your mindset towards change is going to have a significant impact on what results you can deliver during change. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday As you chase your dreams and goals…. I can guarantee…. There will be a perfect “opportunity” or “reason” for you to stop; what are you going to do? And Why?
Winsday It’s not what you acquire but more so, what you become in the process! #ThinkAboutIt
Happy WinsDay- as the year winds down and we approach the holiday season, possibly dealing with more stress than usual at work or at home, self-care is going to be your saving grace. I encourage you to listen to a few tips on how you can keep yourself in a productive/positive mindset and take better care of yourself. You cannot give anyone your best if you aren’t at your best. #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday. Is the desire for ease, comfort, and convenience pulling you away from the services and sacrifices needed for you to be successful in the long run? #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday! it’s not everyday that you feel “like it” and many times we have legit reason to “pass” or “skip” certain things... that may be the difference in where you are and where you want to be? #ThinkAboutIt
You have to be very explicit about what you want, what you are willing to sacrifice and by what date you want it; if you ever plan to accomplish anything of greatness. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
What is your mindset towards the goal, the task, the relationship, the business? Your mindset is one of the biggest factors in determining will it or won’t it happen. How do your values, work ethic, happiness, and endurance play into the Inevitable? #ThinkAboutIt
Most people don’t know what they want but they know it is something different than they currently have. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
How consistent are you in the level of effort you are giving and what adjustments are you making to optimize your situation? #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Who you are is what you consistently do; not what you want to do, not what you think, not what you did one time, it is actually what you do on a consistent cadence. Individually- we all know what we do— even when others are not looking. Who are you? Or better yet, what do you do consistently? #ThinkAboutIt
There is a clear difference in those that not only want success but those that are willing to work for success. Those that are willing to work for success hear their own excuses and turn them into challenges they need to solve. Those that only want success accept excuses as valid reasons why they couldn’t be successful. Don’t want it more than you will work for it. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday! change is inevitable; the focus should be growth. Don’t hinder your success as a person or as a professional due to your inability to be uncomfortable or not be the “smartest person in the room.” Commit to yourself that you will grow; even after that feeling you said it in has left. #BeGreat
We are not what we say we are; however we are definitely what we habitually do. Each of us need to ask ourselves three questions: 1. Who am I? 2. Who do I want to be? 3. What is it going to take? #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Within your circles there tends to be cycles, within those cycles do you find yourself sharing more of your “vulnerabilities” or “successes”..........There is not a right or wrong answer; there are simply answers, but with those answers are you able to be who you desire to be and is your circle helping you achieve what you desire? #ThinkAboutIt #Winsday
What example are you living? You will never know who is watching or who all is impacted by what you are doing. #ThinkAboutIt
Be mindful of what faking something for so long will do to you. It’s rare that you are able to quit a habit immediately and pivot to a new life style. #ThinkAboutIt
How you finish one thing is a strong indicator of how you will begin the next. Most ppl don’t go from being stagnant or lazy to all the sudden motivated; most people aren’t going from eating fast food 5 days a week and not working out to a vegan diet and working out 5 days a week. And I hear the nay sayers already.. but let me finish..... they don’t sustain it. #Winsday #ThinkAboutIt
Greatness can be cultivated in the soil of any experience. But we all know the seeds of greatness grow faster in the hearts of those doing work they love than in the bitter hearts of those enslaved by work they despise
Don’t want until January 1st 2021 to start living the best version of you...... you have to ask yourself is it day 1 or you still thinking 1 day? Don’t let ease be your guide.
Learning and Lessons, Fitting in and Acceptance, End of the Chapter vs End of the Book’s
Your thoughts Guide your actions; How confident are you that your thoughts will get you to the next level in life? #ThinkAboutIt
No one said it would be easy; but accepting other people’s limitations as your own will make it feel damn near impossible. #ThinkAboutIt
Is your scheduling aligning to your values? Do your values align with your vision of your best self? #AskingForAFriend
Life styles vs goals..... goal setting is an important part of success regardless of how you define it. As you begin to understand your passion and what your best version of you looks like; we have to make sure our goals and actions are aligning with that vision of who we want to be.
When is it ok to quit is a question that should be rotated by where you see your future self. Do not allow “imported opinions” or pressure from others that won’t be in your future to dictate what you are doing, when you are doing it, or how you should feel. Be intentional about your actions and ask yourself.... does what I am doing live into what my future looks like? Then ask..... Do I need to call an audible. #WinsDay #ThinkAboutIt
Understanding the role that fatigue plays in success will help you push through the challenge of maintaining your energy levels and ambition when fatigue sets in. Many times we hear of fatigue and burnout...... believe it or not everyone experiences it, but what are you going to do in that season?
How do your circles and cycles impact your ability to reach your goal? How does scheduling and mapping out your goals impact your circle and cycles? Do the values you have align with those around you? Or have you not yet identified your values? #ThinkAboutIt
What season are you in? Do you know why? Have you been intentional about who is in your “circle”? How do they relate?
Discipline, Perseverance, Stubbornness.... levels in life that you are allowed and will dictate. Self discipline is tough to have or create if you don’t have a vision of what success looks like for you or what your future vision of yourself looks like and Perseverance comes after self discipline. Many times we confuse stubbornness with perseverance bc we are undecided on what is important to us, what our future self looks like, or what we value....... happy #Winsday, create the day you desire.
Your habits and routines and dictate your levels and duration. How intentional are you about getting to where you want to go? How often are you focused on the clarity you have of your destination? How intentional are you about your self-esteem & self talk? Are you consistent? #ThinkAboutIt
Everything has evolved, not always for the better; typically towards efficiency. #ThinkAboutIt
Winsday nothing but wins today. As you move through life you have to be able to move away from imported or public opinions and define(clearly) what your vision is and how you will live(love) it out. Don’t allow yourself to be a public success and a private failure. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
We didn’t get here overnight.... we won’t see change overnight.. so have you thought about what equality is? What you want? When you want it? And what you are willing to risk? Don’t expect something that took hundreds of years to create to go away in 30 days. #ThinkAboutIt #WinsDay
You may learn something you didn’t know. It feels like it’s necessary Bc the war against blacks continues to move with little to no consequences #WinsDay #ThinkAboutIt #BlackMan
But don’t let the first two prevent you from creating values, goals, and priorities that are going to make you happier and put your life in a better place. I don’t think you have to outgrow people with different or unidentified priorities but you do need to understand how the differences are impacting your decisions and actions and are they limiting your ability to grow. #WinsDay #ThinkAboutIt
There are no guarantees that if you work hard, devote hours on hours, days on days, weeks on weeks, months on months years on years that you will get exactly what you envisioned. And that scares ppl, that makes people uncomfortable Bc when you start devoting time to a dream you have to cut out distractions and the more serious and/or focused you get about that dream the more your life starts to change and the more you start to grow and evolve. Just as anything else as you grow it hurts a little..... #ThinkAboutIt
I’d be lying if I said it all clicked for me at the same time.... what clicked for me first was I was going to put the same amount of time and effort into work that I had put into basketball.... that wasn’t just showing up at practice and doing what coach asked that was showing up early to practice, practicing on my own, it was staying late, it was going to the Rec. center it was playing AAU.....
Once you have those 5 steps written down you have to set aside time to start working towards what is making you happy and the obstacles you have to overcome. The change in direction you desire lies between your ability to feed your goals and not your distractions. #WinsDay..... it’s sweeter on the other side. #ThinkAboutIt
Bc I’m a firm believer at some point you will make enough money or even spend enough time doing something that your focus changes and assuming you study your craft and spend hours upon hours weekly working on your craft you will start to realize it wasn’t the money that made you happy or the material things listed above but more so your ability to do something that you are passionate about and get rewards from it. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt #WinsDay
In every situation you have options; I encourage you to think about what you are taking from each one of your challenges and setbacks and how you can apply your learnings to your future actions. #Winners Win and #Losers lose #ThinkAboutIt
I talk to a lot of people & hear a range of emotions from anxiety or anx to stress, to a sense of being overwhelmed, being nervous, scared, fear, even positivity, and a sense of humor
But the one thing that I consistently hear is the anxiety & stress of not knowing and dealing with uncertainty of an illness we have never faced before....
Trials or your responses to them? If every time a tough situation arises you are no where to be found, you are always blaming others, you always fold.... that’s how you will be defined regardless of what other people are saying you know in your heart that you are not giving 100% and that will eat away at you and literally limit your ability to define and become a success! #ThinkAboutIt
Be clear with yourself about where your challenges and problems are in order to solve them quicker and not allow anxiety, stress, or setbacks from one part of your life to bleed into another. Being able to compartmentalize can be an amazing tool to solve your problems and help you relate to others. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
What you gain through the process will be more important to who you are than anything you gain. #ThinkAboutIt
The great thing about uncertainties, challenges, stress, anxiety and shortcomings is that they allow you to see how committed are you to what you said you were going to do? How committed are you to sticking to your plans? Your goals? Your dreams? This is the time for you to feed your desires not your distractions! #WinsDay! Nothing but wins! #LetsGo! #ThinkAboutIt
I think this is a bigger challenge across the world.... too often we label different as wrong, we label challenging as rude, we label passion as overcommitment but in actuality what we are doing is expressing our desire for ease, showing our need for immediate gratification, and our commitment to assimilation vs our commitment to excellence.. we have accepted judging books and people by their cover..... stop chasing easy and start chasing excellence! no one likes status quo! #ThinkAboutIt
Have you ever thought about why some people overcome challenges more often than others? Or why it seems certain people can not be stopped? like literally the sky is their limit? #ThinkAboutIt. Instagram: Think_About_It_Consulting
Why does it take longer? Bc most people are too worried about being liked by everyone they are around and not willing to create a plan that they stick to Bc it’s going to bother ppl that they have changed their life.... and being lonely or not having the same friends around you changes your comfort zone- as Inky johnson says and my boy Tuck- your comfort zone is a beautiful place where nothing grows... and if you want more or you want different you can’t stay the same. You can’t go where you want to go and stay where you are.
What is it that allows certain people to consistently overcome obstacles and make it to new levels? And what is it that causes others to given into the expectation set by cultural/environmental/ and neighborhood norms? Or status quo?
I have heard and used to think that some people just get lucky, some people just get breaks, some; it was just their destiny.....
And the reality of it is successful people get a head with the time others waste. As you maximize your time and continue to get further a head the price rises and as that price rises many ppl don’t want to pay what it cost to get to the next level but the alternative is the price you pay by limiting your own success and not living into your own potential
Many leave their goals and dreams as ideas then get frustrated by their lack of progress.... This relates back to part 1 67% of people have goals 10% of people have plans, 2% of people will execute those plans.... understanding those statistics should force you to do some self reflection..... what percent are you? This should also alleviate some of your frustrations when ppl don’t follow through or create plans..... most Dont! And that’s why most wont succeed. #ThinkAboutIt
I was reading a study and it said 67% of people have goals, 10% of people have plans on how to achieve those goals and only 2% of people will actuallytake consistent action on those plans... makes me wonder who are the 1%ers? What did they do different? Or were their goals just that much bigger? #ThinkAboutIt
The problem or challenge is if those daily and weekly goals are not leading to qtrly, annually, or life time visions at some point you start to feel burnout. Not Bc you are not doing solid stuff but you can never win.... Bc there will always be another goal.... as long as you have another day/week. It’s similar to defining a dollar amount as success; there always be more money out there....
Building others is teaching, coaching, and developing them to be able to fish on their own. Bc many times givers create larger takers not Bc they want the individual to take more, but Bc our actions allow them to take more. So as you finish the week think about yourself and are you taking more than you are giving? Think about it at work, think about it at home, think about it with your friends, family, girlfriend boyfriend, husband wife, church....... what can you get better at? #ThinkAboutIt
Our life and our current positions more times than not are a result of our thought process, our choices, and our actions. If you don’t like where you are change your thinking/thought process and actions: Keeping in mind how you prioritize your values. If you continue to act and do what you have always done you will net what you always have
The participation generation has created this idea that if I show up, or if I was there I deserve whatever the winner got, whatever the top performers got, whatever the prize is.... no! You aren’t entitled to anything for your effort with the exception of the experience that you created or that you went through.
So in short or in summary you control what your work life balance is and if you are making the decision to allow others or the wind to dictate your direction stop getting upset with your boss, with your leader, with your company and start asking yourself when will you start accepting responsibility for you and what you want and what makes you happy?
There is an exception on that list....change- change isn’t hard- it’s the resistance to change that makes it hard or challenging. We get stuck in these comfort Zones and resist change and that creates unnecessary struggles. Let me provide clarity..... when I say comfort zone it’s not always that what you are doing is easy... but rather you have adjusted to an act, behavior, or system and now accepted that as your way of doing things. So you can be productive, you can be influential.... you name the term but one thing that is consistent is change and if you are unwilling to adapt or make necessary changes you will risk falling behind or being asked to find something else to do....
I also want to be clear that when I say doing what you want to be doing and doing what makes you happy you have to understand that happiness and growth are connected and 99% of growth requires stretching, pain, setback, learning new skills, reflecting, and understanding where you can add value. Is this your year? #ThinkAboutIt
So as you start to think about and take actions on being more productive or efficient with your time you have to take a step back and understand if you are waking up each day like it’s an accident or if you are being intentional about it?
The strongest steel is provided by the hottest fire and the some of the greatest hardships have create the greatest people! Keep going- success is on the other side.
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When times get tough, or you experience set backs, Or things don’t go the way you want them to
Many times we give up, we get lazy, we get offended, we get frustrated, we start to have doubt, we question our skills or abilities.... not understanding that many times right there in that tough situation or set back that is the perfect time or place to exude or live into your reason for starting and it will pick you up... give you the focus, energy, and resiliency to keep going-
When I speak of commitment it is not I show up every day; It’s I show up every day with a plan based on my or my team’s priorities, and a decided mind to do my best, be coachable and have an understanding that success is a process not an event.
Once you commit you will always have haters/naysayers no matter how good, loving, kind hearted, well spoken, giving, you are. But when you start to allow those voices or that babble to slow your progress you have put more confidence now someone else’s opinion than yours.... refocus and know that if you are going to be successful- you must value your time, seek personal development, and commit to yourself that you will be great!
When ppl get really stressed out, or are sad, or just hit with a hard time- most ppl sit on the couch and sulk, or go to sleep, or pout... be a person of action and decision.... attack tough times make a decision sooner than later to overcome whatever obstacle it is you are facing. And if your circle is one of action they are going to encourage you to be of action and never let a tough time humble you. When things get chaotic- get organized, create a plan, and attack.
This is where the responsibility- personal responsibility and accountability come into play. If you back up and take your eyes off success and really start understanding you - look at where you are right now and own it ! you start to break down what part you have played in your own success and your short comings. You are responsible for all of it.
You are ultimately responsible for your own happiness and many times we are risking our own happiness to fit into a box of what someone else defined as success. Money, title, power, appearance, etc...... let’s be honest, those can all be apart of the equation but the process to getting those things is more important due to the character and relationships built over that time. So when I ask are you willing to risk your happiness- what I am really asking is two things: are you willing to settle for mediocre knowing you could’ve/should’ve done better?
I see so many adults that have stopped dreaming, stopped working hard, stopped challenging the norm, and stopped trying to get better and instead of figuring out how to win and continuously improve; I see ppl settling for making excuses, accepting status quo, relying on tenure to elevate or keep them relevant using the term busy as a replacement for productive and expect a trophy just for showing up. News flash! Nothing has changed since you were a kid, if you want something you have to work ass off and go get it. #ThinkAboutIt
Many times we continue to repeat the same cycle and expect a different result but we fail to realize we are repeating the same cycle(s) simply because we are focused on avoiding or replacing our pain or void we have felt. Stop wandering through life! Start choosing how you want to live and become who you want to be. #ThinkAboutIt www.ThinkAboutItConsulting.com
Repetition is the path to progression and practice makes Permanent not perfect. So pay attention to the details of how you are practicing and what you are getting out of it...... success is in the details don’t cheat yourself.
Understand we can all be successful! We were all put here to do more than sleep, go to work, and pay bills. Each week we have 168 hours to work with, if you chose to waste them don’t get upset about where you are, get inspired by where you want to be and go get it! One of the hardest parts of figuring out; what’s success for you?
Part 1 we broke down your time and being intentional about where your time is spent and what you are trying to accomplish. Part two dives a little deeper into the resources you will need at a foundational level and what to expect as you begin your journey of becoming the best you and maximizing your potential. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Ever wonder how we all have the same number of hours in a week but yet we don’t accomplish the same amount of success(you define success)? Find out why! #ThinkAboutIt
When it gets hard that is when you have to remind yourself that you can’t skip the struggle. In short; in any situation make sure you step back and assess the situation, the players involved, how it aligns with who you are as an individual and if you want success in that space. Once you have made the decision, create your action plan expect a struggle and know success is coming. #ThinkAboutIt
What do you think of these terms: systematic Racism? inequalities? disparity in sentencing? Socioeconomic Status? The list goes on..... what will your legacy be? What are you doing to create change? #ThinkAboutIt
When you think about all the changes you have overcome, experienced, and initiated in your life you start to understand that change is the most common experience you will face. Embrace change, be an early adopter, and reap the rewards quicker. We all have two choices: make progress or make excuses.... what are you going to do? #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
You are not a victim, so do not choose a victim mindset. Challenges and setbacks are apart of success, the game changer is how you choose to view those uncomfortable challenging situations. Change your thinking change your life! #ThinkAboutIt
We all go through hard times; but there are three parts that really dictate the outcome: your preparation, your mindset(while going through it), and your response. Here are a couple of my tough times..... hopefully providing some actionable steps to help you get through your tough time(s). #ThinkAboutIt #BeGreat
Adversity, Will, Process, Consistency, Reflection, Lessons, Endurance, Execution....... there is a lot that goes into achieving goals and really hustling..... what can you take from this that puts you in a better space to accomplish your goals?, #ThinkAboutIt
It really doesn’t matter your circumstances; you either make an excuse or you make it happen! If you don’t have it; you decide if you are going to get it..... #ThinkAboutIt
So keep in mind, take you and your family goals personal! Set goals, create a schedule, track your progress..... if you can’t measure it you can’t manage it! And lastly.. there are no finish lines, stop looking for a chance to stop! Just plan your rest & breaks and focus on maximizing your time! Will you feed your distractions or your destiny? #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Let your emotions drive your energy and let your principles guide your direction. Being coachable and saying you are coachable are two very different things. Being coachable isn’t necessarily about agreement and listening but more so about action and understanding the direction of improvement. #BeCoachable #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Judgement- creates groups and its natural to judge... as humans you will have and should have thoughts about things, places, people, experiences etc..... but when you start limiting or degrading ppl Bc of their differences you now have a huge problem. The differences in ppl and the diversity we have in this country creates the greatest opportunity for America to be great for the first time! Differences- make innovation, ideation, creativity..... all possible #ThinkAboutIt
With all of your dreams, goals, and aspirations be sure you are thinking about everything that may come with them... the tough times, the struggles, the processes, the lessons that will need to be learned in order for you to become who you want to be. Don’t ever give up, keep learning, and be that person you were designed to be! #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Many times we find ourselves competing with others that are doing similar work, playing similar games, doing similar exercises etc..... and I personally feel competition is good personally and professionally. It pushes you to give a little more and it pushes you to be better than you were. The challenge from a professional or corporate perspective is you have to know who you are competing with and what is the goal. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Pressure does one of two things to people; it causes you to busts like pipes or shine like a diamond 💎! I am a firm believer that the amount of pressure(if any) that someone feels is a result of their ability and willing to plan. When you can plan for the challenging moments you are viewed different! No pressure.... No Diamond! #ThinkAboutIt
“Throughout life I’ve learned a lot of lessons, like time is of the essence and my grind became obsessive”. It’s time for you to start holding yourself accountable the same way you do other people and companies. #YouOweYou! #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
You have to understand all the pieces that play a part in your success, your goals, your dreams, and you have to incorporate them into your plan or strategy for success. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Interviewing a 21 year old entrepreneur that has jumped into a new city and state to launch her business. Some coaching, but more importantly her giving insight on how she jumped from 9-5 to entrepreneurship as well as the challenges. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Are you doing all you can to better yourself? - No! You’re not! You’re probably doing enough to stay above water/comparable with those you know. How much money have you set aside for personal development? But do you have a budget for what you will spend this weekend? For your vacation? For shopping? You want to be great but you don’t want the grind, you don’t want to put everything in Bc there is no guarantee you will get exactly what you want! Stop playing yourself and go all in. You will be in a better spot than you are now and a better spot than if you keep coasting through life “hoping” for the miracle.
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We hear the term be humble, don’t brag, don’t be boastful; many times those terms are defined by the circle we choose to be around. Make sure your circle is inspiring you to level up! The people around you should be encouraging you to do better. DO NOT DIM YOUR LIGHT SO OTHERS CAN BE COMFORTABLE IN THEIR SKIN. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Environments and conditions.... how do you view them? How do they impact your willingness to plan, prepare, and execute? Be ready when the opportunity you have been waiting for arises. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
WinsDay Two things will help you be more disciplined; suffering the consequences of lack of discipline and seeing personal and/or collective benefits from disciplined/consistent actions. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Critical thinking, emotional intelligence, work ethic, goals...... how bad do you want success? Or do you just want to talk about it? #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
It’s natural to show emotion and I encourage you to do it, even in a work environment. Be sure you understand your current role, where you are trying to go, and how your actions impact your progress. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt #WinsDay
The path isn’t straight nor is it meant for everyone, but you can make it! Help others achieve their goals and dreams! It’s not a I win you lose world when it comes to business; there is enough out here for us all to win. #WinsDay #ThinkAboutIt
Lowering standards doesn’t make people better; it creates poor work ethics, distorts or diminishes the value of learning & decreases the likelihood of individuals, teams, companies, societies, etc..... to gain the ability to overcome challenges. #ThinkAboutIt
We tend to forget in the face of adversity or challenges that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. You are responsible for your choices and your attitude; choose wisely! #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Are you desiring growth but chasing comfort? Accept the growing pains that come with change and know life can be summed up by two things..... Struggle and Progress. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Being who you say you are is more about committing to yourself and following through than committing to others and doing what they expect.... #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
We always have a choice to face it or fake it; understand that choice you decide dictates your destiny and how long it takes you to get there. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
It’s the tough times that can build character, but in those tough times are you performing your best? Are you intentional about putting your best foot forward? or are you just trying to get out of it as quick as possible? Get it out the mud! #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
5 steps or practices you can take to get more wins! You have to play the game to win; quit watching. #Win #ThinkAboutIt
“Gentrify your own hood before these people do it; claim eminent domain and have your people move it”. Just a small glimpse to what Nipsey was doing. Stop complaining and start changing! #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
We all have goals, but do we all have plans and strategies to bump up against those goals? Have you anticipated the challenges that are coming? Do not live your life expecting everything to be easy; social media may have fooled you and led you to believe it will be easy and look perfect. It will be ugly and will take some time. Execute your plan- we are watching!
Are you taking advantage of the moments in your life? Are you learning from both your wins and losses? Slow down to reflect on life and make sure you are not getting the same tests over and over Bc you haven’t taken the message/lesson from it yet. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Somethings go without saying when it comes to being successful; but make sure you are defining your success! 1. Create the vision 2. Be naturally curious 3. Be resilient! Bounce back! 4. Be adaptable! - one of the few things that are consistent is change. #ThinkAboutIt
Progress is the goal. Are you taking necessary reflection time to understand your progress, why you are taking losses, why you are winning? Not just winning by other people’s end game standards, but by the milestones and goals you set for yourself? #ThinkAboutIt
When you understand the system the game changes! Start looking at your current role as education; what do you need to learn to not only get to the next level but to start monetizing your skill set? #ThinkAboutIt
Be exactly what you want to be and make sure you prepare for everything that comes with it! Make sure you have thought about the challenges, the time, the stress, the attention, the new devils that come with the new levels. Remember that it doesn’t get easier, you just get better.
Create a habits that build discipline and limit the opportunities for mistakes. #ThinkAboutIt
We are all going through changes; do you have action steps to help you through? “Circle got smaller everybody can’t go”
The capacity to last or withstand wear & tear! If you are going to achieve anything you or make an impact in this life you will build a level of mental, physical, and spiritual endurance. Let me tel you how and why #ThinkAboutIt
As a leader are you considering the consequences of the speed in which you are trying to move? Are you understanding the skill sets, competencies, and behaviors that create success in your respective field? If not you must be ok with high attrition. Your people make your business run, not you!
Understand your temptations are going to disguise themselves in things you enjoy or things you find comfort in. Set reflection time aside to give yourself an opportunity to create a plan to overcome those temptations/set backs.
If you haven’t defined your goals, values, and mission statement, temptation maybe be unavoidable for you. Overcome temptation by understanding what the bigger picture looks like and what it will take to get there. Temptation is the enemy of discipline. #ThinkAboutIt
“Never let a hard time humble us” make sure you define your success based off you. Too many times success is short lived due to the fact that it was defined by someone else’s well being, ideas, or goals. You were out here to do something very specific; find it! #GoGetIt. #ThinkAboutIt.
We all go through struggle, trials, tribulations and we have a choice to get through it. Many people have started viewing any inconvenience or set back as a great excuse to quit. Stop! Get better, take the coaching, get to the next level. You can overcome whatever you want. #ThinkAboutIt #BeGreat
Remember when you used to pray for, wish for, and/or dream of the things you take for granted now? Be sure you recognize these wins and are grateful for them! Don’t get complacent, but recognize your accomplishments #ThinkAboutIt
Many times we forget to identify what could be or what is the worst thing that could happen to us; then plan against it. Understand what could “break you” and make sure you are prepared for that storm. Make sure if you know your nightmare you have created a space that at most....... it could be a bad dream #ThinkAboutIt
Start accepting the struggles and challenges as they are part of growth. Understand that everyone is going through something and that exact issue you are going through or struggling with someone has overcome it. Tough people seek good counsel, don’t try and solve everything by yourself.
Leadership is an action it’s not a title and as with any other craft you have to be intentional about your development. Leadership is so many things, one thing it’s not is blaming....... it is.. coaching, passion, hard work, presence, pruning, prayers.... to name a few. #ThinkAboutIt.
HumpDay Motivation! Your perspective..... how you view your challenges and adversity that arises in your life says a lot about you and where you are going. #ThinkAboutIt IG: alonzo_d_k
How does Donald Trump relate to the every day associate and business? Notes on leadership... don’t take yourself so serious you are unable to learn from those around you. Audibles are necessary in business. (Had to start off light with an ET intro) Leaders Lead.
Regardless of where you are at in life you have to think about what your thinking about and where you are focusing your energy. Your mind is a beautiful garden.... water it. #ThinkAboutIt
How gritty are you when you compare yourself to the resilience that kids show? Kids fall thousands of times learning to walk.... ride a bike.... etc... they don’t shy away from coaching and opportunities to get better.... Are you living the same way? #ThinkAboutIt
Set goals that truly matter to you and understand WHY they matter and what the impact of accomplishing them will be. #BeGreat #ThinkAboutIt
Get over the hump, stop living for the weekend and be enthusiastic about the opportunities you have today! #ThinkAboutIt #BeGreat
Message on work ethic, discipline, and getting to the next level. I was blessed this morning with a little extra motivation by seeing my niece finishing up working on her craft as I was getting my day started. #Grinding #ThinkAboutIt
Being you is so much. There is no one that can be a better you than you! We touch on your Essence, Structure, Habits, Faith, Endurance, and embracing the struggle as it is part of the process. #ThinkAboutIt #KingdomAthletics #KingdomSummerLeague
Is boredom the devil’s playground? Is it God’s way of telling you you’re wasting your time? Or is it that your habits allow boredom to be the devil’s playground? #ThinkAboutIt
How are you defining success? Ever thought about when it’s tied to material things it’s short lived? Tie your success to happiness.