Day 3,088

Growth:

There is always a choice to make. We cannot control everything that happens, but we have 100% control over how we respond to what happens. When the unexpected starts coming at us over and over in a short period of time we can choose to panic and overreact, or we can choose to stay calm and us logic to solve the challenge. Today I chose calm and it made all the difference.

Appreciation:

In a very similar note as the Growth section today I’m grateful for choosing calm in the face of adversity today. This morning I headed off to work early and started off my ride with the right music to get my head in a good space. At the office I took a calming breath, put together my task list, and got after it. As surprises came my way I remained grounded yet flexible as tall grass in a field on a windy day. No tightening up, no over reacting, just calm and patience including setting deadlines for decisions later in the day so I could make the call with a clear head. Breathe in, breathe out, act calmly and intentionally.

Presence:

Due to our trip to Patagonia I missed our International Leadership Conference for the first time in 20+ years. Today I spent time in conversation with my two teammates who went and I was so pumped up by all they shared about their experiences at the event. While it wasn’t the same as being there I couldn’t help but be excited by the highly positive energy they exuded as they told me all about it. So motivating to spend itme with them as they shared their inspiration!

Thanks!!!