Be Intentional. Make Every Move Count!
Mar 08, 2021
“To be intentional means working with purpose to make every action count.”
--John C. Maxwell
Successful leaders are intentional. They know what they are doing and why they are doing it. Here are some steps to become more intentional that come from "The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player," by John Maxwell:
1. Have a purpose worth living for: Purpose is something you do. You live your purpose through every single action you take and decision you make in life. What is that for you? When they put the tombstone on your head, what will you be grateful for? What will you be proud of? What will you regret? Those questions may help you find your purpose.
2. Know your strengths and your weaknesses: Put yourself in the position that allows you to use your natural gifts and abilities. Playing to your strengths rekindles your passions and renews your energy.
3. Prioritize your responsibilities: Once you know the "why" of your life, it becomes much easier to figure out the "what" and the "when."
4. Learn to say no: If you try to do every good thing that comes your way, you'll miss the best for you. You can't accomplish much without focus. This was huge for me when I left my job to pursue my own business. I had many requests to serve on boards of directors and other great opportunities. Those things were all good, but the best for me was to live according to my purpose, which is coaching, consulting and speaking.
5. Commit yourself to long-term achievement: Realize that most victories in life come to us as we persevere to achieve them. Most successes don't happen overnight, but are realized by small incremental wins sustained over time. Yes, we need to be intentional in celebrating each of those small wins along the way.
“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.” Richie Norton
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1. Have a purpose worth living for: Purpose is something you do. You live your purpose through every single action you take and decision you make in life. What is that for you? When they put the tombstone on your head, what will you be grateful for? What will you be proud of? What will you regret? Those questions may help you find your purpose.
2. Know your strengths and your weaknesses: Put yourself in the position that allows you to use your natural gifts and abilities. Playing to your strengths rekindles your passions and renews your energy.
3. Prioritize your responsibilities: Once you know the "why" of your life, it becomes much easier to figure out the "what" and the "when."
4. Learn to say no: If you try to do every good thing that comes your way, you'll miss the best for you. You can't accomplish much without focus. This was huge for me when I left my job to pursue my own business. I had many requests to serve on boards of directors and other great opportunities. Those things were all good, but the best for me was to live according to my purpose, which is coaching, consulting and speaking.
5. Commit yourself to long-term achievement: Realize that most victories in life come to us as we persevere to achieve them. Most successes don't happen overnight, but are realized by small incremental wins sustained over time. Yes, we need to be intentional in celebrating each of those small wins along the way.
“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.” Richie Norton
Intentionally typed,
Jan
Jan McDonald
The John Maxwell Team
Follow me on facebook for more enlightening information:) @janmariemcdonald
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www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/
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