Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 100, ƒ/4.5, 1/200
Sunrises and sunsets are two of my favorite times of the day. They represent new beginnings and endings to me.
This week, I attended a corporate meeting. One thing that struck me was that the attendees acknowledged that one of the greatest threats to the success of their business was their success.
When you become successful, you can become very complacent. You take for granted your actions.
If your customers love your work, that is great, but don’t settle for what you do. Instead, learn to continue to push yourself and grow.
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| Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 8000, ƒ/4.5, 1/100 |
“The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change,” said Heraclitus. Change is happening all around us all the time. You cannot stay the same and remain relevant today.
Trying to stay the same because your success today was because of your actions yesterday will not lead you to success tomorrow.
If you want to go somewhere in the future, you need to assess where you are and think and plan accordingly to make changes. But, unfortunately, when you do, you will most likely go backward at first.
Going backward first is called the J Curve. The J Curve breaks down our behavior patterns as we change tasks, habits, or routines. There are five stages to manage internally in your head as you cascade through the stages.
- Plateau
- Cliff
- Valley
- Ascent
- Mountain Top
It looks like this:
I only mention all this to make you aware that taking action to ensure you move forward often will feel like you are making it worse.
Take the time and do some research. Then, plan your choices based on where you want to go.
See you at the top!