THE THREE i’S

Warren Buffet uses three criteria to determine who will work with him.  They are:  Integrity  Intelligence  Initiative

REFLECTION:

  • Do you have certain criteria to determine who you will work with, play with, live with?
  • What is it? 
  • Do you live up to your own criteria?

YOUR FOCUS

If you focus on what you have, you gain what you lack.

If you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have.

Quote by Greg McKeown 

Greg McKeon is the author of numerous books including ESSENTIALISM  The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and his newest book EFFORTLESS: Make It Easier To Do What Matters

REFLECTION:

  • Where is your focus?  On what you have or what you lack?
  • How can you focus (and appreciate) more of what you have?

A TRUE RISK

Taking a risk isn’t climbing the highest mountain, 

it is rising up and voicing our truth

in the face of adversity.

 

A good investment isn’t selling a hot stock for gain,

it is giving kindness and encouragement freely

without any thought of return.

 

Authenticity isn’t conforming to be liked,

it is being popular with ourselves,

allowing our uniqueness to boldly shine.

 

Strength isn’t loud, boastful or cruel,

it is walking with quiet confidence,

comfortable enough in our own skin to be humble.

 

Beauty isn’t going out adorned in the latest fashions,

it is combing the map of our inner landscape,

in awe of our nakedness.

 

Adventure isn’t traveling to far-off exotic places,

it is being at home wherever we are,

exploring the deepest corners of our soul.

 

Intimacy isn’t wearing a mask of conformity,

it is a willingness to be fully known

while standing still in our humanity.

 

Love isn’t sexual acrobatics or romantic highs,

it is loving ourselves and another’s wounds

in ordinary moments of simplicity and splendor.

Poem by Michele Wahlder from her book of poems:  WALKING BY STARLIGHT – A Healing Journey Through Cancer

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REFLECTION:

  • What risks are you taking to stand in your full humanity?  To speak your truth?  To shine boldly?  To be humble?
  • Have you explored the deepest corners of your soul?
  • How can you love yourself and/or another despite deep wounds and human failings?