Thursday, July 12, 2012

Your Schedule and You!

Theres an old phrase that says : Action speaks louder than work. You can say that your primary value involves putting your family first, but if time with family is not all over the schedule, well then the truth of the matter is that your family life isn't your priority.

You can say that being in a world class physical condition is another top value but if there isn't five or six workouts etched into your weekly schedule, then the reality to be confronted is that your health just isn't as important as you profess it to be.

You can argue that self development is an essential pursuit to you because the better you are, the more effective you'll be. Show me your schedule and you will discover the truth.

There can be no authentic success and lasting happiness if your daily schedule is misaligned with your deepest values. That's a big idea that has been so helpful to so many of the people out there.

If there is a gap between what you do and who you are, you are out of integrity. I call it - The Integrity Gap. The greater the difference between your daily commitments and your deepest values, the less your life will work. Why? Because you are not walking your talk. Because your video is not congruent with your audio.  Because you are committing the crime of self betrayal. Worst crime of all. And the witness that lives within the deepest part of you - your conscience - sees it.

Your schedule is the best barometer or what you really truly value and believe to be important. Too many people talk a good talk. But talk is cheap. Less talk and do more. Show me your schedule and 1'll show you what your priorities are...


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