THE DAILY SPARK

NEW WAYS…..

Almost every significant breakthrough is the result of a courageous break with traditional ways of thinking.

Quote by Stephen R. Covey – from his book  Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People

REFLECTION:

  • Is there something you are dealing with that is requiring a new way of thinking?
  • What would a courageous break with your current thinking look like?
  • Brainstorm new and outrageous possibilities.

STARTING OVER

Don’t be afraid to start over.  This time you are not starting from scratch, you are starting from experience.

Quote by James Wedmere

REFLECTION:

  • Is there something that needs to “start over?”
  • What experience have you had that can support you in this new start?
  • What previous learning can you apply?

Lessons on “FAILURE”

RULES FOR BEING HUMAN

Rule #1:  You will learn lessons.

Rule #2:  There are no mistakes – only lessons.

Rule #3:  A lesson is repeated until it is learned.

Rule #4:  If you don’t learn the easy lessons, they get harder. (Pain is one way the universe gets your attention.)

Rule #5:  You’ll know you’ve learned a lesson when your actions change. 

This list is attributed to Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior.

REFLECTION:

  • What have been your biggest life lessons?
  • Are there mistakes you can re-label “lessons?’
  • What lessons did you need to repeat?  Continue to repeat? 
  • What actions do you need to change to ensure you’ve learned the lesson and no longer need to repeat it?