Let's face it, we're all busy- the ordinary chores, errands, meetings, phone calls, paperwork, not to mention the typical stresses of life, it all whirls around us with a slightly irritating hum that tends to fade into the background of our lives.
What keeps us going? Why do we do what we do? And why do some do it better than others? What propels us to weather the drudgery of daily existence to feast on those delectable moments of breakthrough and victory that seem to make it all worthwhile?
In his classic book "Mastery," George Leonard comments that our fast-paced, sound-bite driven culture has hypnotized us into thinking that pleasure occurs only at the time of accomplishment, and not necessarily throughout the journey it took to get there. In essence, this tricks us into accepting an hour of pleasure in exchange for fifty, a hundred or several hundred hours of "pain," the passage of pain of having worked hard and invested fully to arrive at that destination.
Leonard points out that there is something inherently wrong with this formula. Isn't it possible that you could find significant pleasure in the process of achieving, perhaps a different flavor of pleasure from the delight of fruition, but pleasure nevertheless?
At times, there may be an apparent lack of measurable progress, the so-called plateau, but you must resist the impulse to overreact- if you continue to pay attention, and you're willing to take action as needed, then you will move forward. Don't be confused or discouraged in times of slow growth- you'll want to be ready to capitalize on the clues success leaves for you along the way, and only by staying present and vigilant can you deliver on that promise and not miss critical opportunities.
And what keeps us present and vigilant? Nothing works better than a sense of purpose, a reason to persist, an incentive that fulfills you more than any other use of that time and energy would. Your purpose is the driving force behind your actions, and you'll need clarity of purpose to be precise, passionate and thorough in carrying out your plan, in spite of whatever obstacles.
Using your purpose as the lens that focuses your worldview makes you more productive, more disciplined and more attractive. Developing certainty about why you do what you do sparks you to find another gear, and ignites something more inside you that you may not have realized was there.
Learning to enjoy the process, wherever you find yourself in it, is a sign of visionary leadership. By seeing your ultimate objectives vividly and in detail, by remaining steadfast in your positive expectancy and commitment, and by concentrating your power on what's most important to you, you will get more out of yourself and generate the winning edge that will put you over the top.
In challenging times, reconnect with your purpose- it will give you shelter from the storm, and help you remember why you do what you do, so you can handle whatever comes your way.
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I would like to thank all of you for supporting us during our 30 year anniversary celebration.
Your generosity to the Comedy Cures foundation is most greatly appreciated.
Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, we are happy to announce that we will extend our offer of a complimentary evaluation and treatment for new patient referrals until October 31, 2009.
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ARTICLE OF THE WEEK:
"Natural Healing," Natural Health Magazine, June 2009
...Chiropractic care helps reduce back pain, but it can also ease fatigue, headaches and indigestion...
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:
Ultra Meal Bar by Metagenics...
Ultra Meal Bar is a convenient, low-glycemic-index medical food fortified with essential vitamins and minerals to nutritionally support the management of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome.
Apple Cinnamon or Chocolate Fudge- Great taste!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and doesn't stop until you get to work." - Robert Frost
DR. ARNOLD ANGRIST, WELLNESS CHIROPRACTOR
250 WEST 57TH STREET, SUITE 722
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Tel: 212-245-2099 * Fax: 212-582-3020
Web: www.angristchiro.com * Email: info@angristchiro.com
