Do you know the answer?

 Lack of reality is dangerous.  The lack of reality is responsible for a number of problems, ranging from poor sales performance to the sale of too many stretch pants.  How in touch with reality are you?

As the year comes to a close, lets take a look at reality.  Why is reality so important?  Without reality, real change can never occur.  Until you are honest with yourself, the ability to lose weight, become a better employee, spouse, parent, or leader will remain the responsibility of others.  Make reality your friend and you will be able to answer the question, what do I need to do to improve my performance?

I know it is an overused, cliche of sorts statement, at the same time it is very important to remember that the most important conversation you will have is the one with the person in the mirror.  For example, do you know the answer to these questions:


What is my goal?  I am not talking about making a lot of money....being famous, etc.  Exactly, what is your goal?

What is stopping you from your goal?  Here is a hint.  It is not another person or the fact that you do not have the money, etc.  If your goal is based on reality, then the ball is in your court to make that happen.  Hard work, determination, and sacrifice will help you get that goal.

How can I improve my performance?  You might need some help with this one.  Find someone you can trust, tell them your goals, and ask for their input.  Your response and reaction to that find will determine whether they will want to help you next time.

Reality keeps the focus on you and not others.  If you are in sales, be real with yourself, how much of your time do you spend in front of your clients with customer focused presentations that will help their business? How much time are you just safely "building relationships."  If you are a manager, do you lead your people and create systems that will allow them to grow or do you micromanage them?

Spend some time in reality thinking this week.  Take the blinders off, throw away the magic mirror, and have a reality based conversation with yourself.  Have a great week, I will see you later.

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