Finishing Well, Starting Strong
As we close out another year, here’s something to consider...
“Treat every day as if it’s your first and last, and treat every person as if it’s your first and last meeting”
These are powerful principles to live by...
“Treat every day as if it’s your first and last”
It’s powerful because, when applied, we are compelled to consider our priorities, time management and effectiveness.
The second principle…
“Treat every person as if it’s your first and last meeting”
It’s powerful because, when applied, we show people that we value, respect and honor them more than ourselves.
When these principles are worked together, every project, task, meeting, interaction takes on new meaning. Our focus changes from self to others. When people are valued, respected and honored more than the tasks, they connect with you. Trust and desire to work together grows. The natural outcome is that projects and tasks are more effective and successful. And, along the way people find personal fulfillment.
Years ago, there was a man named Paul. He was an entrepreneur, business man, speaker, trainer, writer, mentor and coach (like many of you). He wrote the following valedictory statement in a letter to a young protege named Timothy… I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.
Paul understood the principles. He worked them well.
“Treat every day as if it’s your first and last, and treat every person as if it’s your first and last meeting”
Let’s finish the year well and start the new year strong.
Here’s a helpful article on Making Relationships the Task.
