Start the Week Right

We all work hard. We have goals to reach, mountains to climb, ambition to feed, laser focus, fire in the belly and unabashed determination, especially when the economy, the market, and prospects are heading downward. But a friend once said to me, “No one on their death bed ever said, ‘I wish I spent more time at the office.’”

Working hard is not the same as working smart. If you focus on the efficiency of your efforts, strategic delegation to talented co-workers, and careful prioritization, you can find a little more flexibility in that schedule without having to sacrifice any potential for future and/or continued success. In fact you may find renewed energy and perspective that may have been lacking.

Take a pledge this week to find a little extra time in your life for those who mean the most to you. Try to switch one business dinner to a lunch. Ask a colleague to handle an assignment that you will review instead of do yourself. Make sure that trip is really important and worth it.

Just a thought from a fellow fast lane traveler..

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