Making A Real Change

You and I both know that we talk about change a whole lot more than actually making change. When we decide that we really want to do something to improve our lives it usually requires change. To make a significant change there are a few things that are necessary. First we need to see honestly, where we are and what we are working with. That sounds like an easy thing, but we are better at living in denial than we would care to admit. Without an honest assessment of our true condition we cannot move forward effectively. Then we must make a serious commitment to do something to change our condition for the better. The commitment phase is so important that we need to make it our immediate mission. We will do whatever we seriously commit to do. The mission we make will drive us; so why not make a personal mission for positive change? Finally, we need to put our talent into action to back up the commitment. We are more competent than we think. What you do best can be done in ways to move you to a better place. I'm not talking about doing what you have always done. I'm not talking about doing what people expect you to do. You and I were born to do something. Do that thing you were born to do and it will move you forward. We can change our condition for the better. Honesty, commitment and utilizing the skills we have been blessed with is a very simple formula. One of the great teachers on leadership, Peter Drucker, said it like this: "Assumptions about environment, mission and core competencies must fit reality." That is the same sentiment in a sentence. A dream will only be a dream until we take some focused, positive action.

Work It Out!