ARCHIVE from robertdavidhays.com August 27, 2013
I think we all spend a lot of time trying to “figure it all out.” The library of self help titles on Amazon tell that story pretty clearly.
Lately I’ve embarked on a seemingly endless journey through success literature, and self-development books, audiobooks, blogs, and recently have had the opportunity to participate in a study club with some amazingly talented professionals led by one of the best sales coaches in the business.
Woven throughout are a few recurring themes of hard work, persistence, becoming goal-centric, and driven to help others. There’s value in much of it. There are some nuggets that I’m trying to implement in my daily life. But why?
We laid out the picnic blanket. I felt the sun on my face. Enjoyed the sweet, innocent smile of my little Olive. The gentle touch of Robin’s hand. The simplicity of just being. Being in the moment. Being with the people that matter most in my life. Being a loving father. Being the kind of husband that makes my bride feel safe, supported, and loved unconditionally.
Those are the moments that matter. So I am going to be selfish. Selfish with my time. Selfish in the way I expend my energy. Selective in the people I allow in my life. Time is a limited resource, and if I am choosing to invest it somewhere other than in creating moments with my girls, I want to make sure it’s with people I like, respect, and can create mutual value. It has to be invested engaging in worthwhile activities. Activities that contribute to making me the man I want to be. Activities that create wealth, prosperity and happiness for myself and those I serve personally and professionally.
Perhaps I can attribute this line of thinking to the stuff I’ve been filling my head with. The laser focus, the value of time, the prosperity mindset. For that I’m grateful.
So there it is. I want to create. I want to invest my time doing things that matter. I want to be totally and completely present with my wife and daughter.
Are your priorities and values in alignment with how you spend your day and the people you spend it with? I’d love to hear about your journey and the choices you make in business and in life. Share your thoughts in the comments below.
