Life moves forward even when you are ill.

This week has been challenging I have had some family obligations that made it difficult to study and prepare. I learned that I need to make sure I set aside time to do the things I value. From Launching Leaders video I learned the value of time and using every minute of the day to my advantage. Time is a valuable product, Mr. Ritchie said, "we have 1,020 minutes every day to be productive". He spoke of the Tri-Quation which involves self-esteem, productivity, event control, when these three things are equal and maintained you are functioning at your greatest potential. When we include a personal constitution we have the complete package in preparing ourselves for success. A personal constitution includes Daily tasks, short term goals, long term goals, and governing values as the foundation of your constitution. Creating your personal constitution takes time and effort, beginning with your values you can prepare an outline for future success in your life. My personal constitution includes integrity and service to others. I will continue to refine and work on mine as I want it to reflect me as I continue to grow and learn. The values I have stated will not change, the way I go about doing things will improve.

I learned from Jim Collins, who wrote the book “Good to Great”, a way to find what I am good at, born to do, and people will pay me to do. He said when you put these three things in intersecting circles, the intersection of those circles is where you will find what you do best. He suggested you take a note book and keep daily notes of when you feel the best and most joy. I found this intriguing, I know I feel my best when I serve and help others. Whether they are family members or individuals I do not know.

I also worked on deconstructing my fears, I realized that many of the things I am concerned with are in regards to retiring, working, having time for my children. In each case there is a way to erase the fear. I will not fail, I may need to change course, but things will work out. This has given me relief and greater understanding of myself and will help me prepare for my future.