View from the Summit

Clarity can be very misleading at times. Do you have a good understanding as to which path you are on and why?

Have you taken the time to thoughtfully explore all possibilities for you and your family? Among the choices that present themselves, how do you know your selection is the best? What metrics are used to decipher between good and great? Have you eliminated the obstacles in your life that would allow you to choose wisely rather than out of desperation? 

Thinking back over my business career, I have tried to evaluate the vital few activities that have proven successful and dismiss the trivial many that paid little return.

Preparing for 2015 I have been evaluating my personal and business activities and trying to eliminate all things that don’t fit into my overall goals.

Early in life, I just lived life as it came. Hoping to have more cash at the end of the month and praying that no disasters appeared.  As I grew older and somewhat wiser, I realized that life will happen regardless of my preparedness.

Not a week goes by that I don't get asked "Where do I start" in opening a new business? For the most part business men trying to start something new are short one commodity, money. Their debt is high, responsibilities are endless and there is no way to just walk away from their current J.O.B.

What about starting slow and deliberate testing the market? Spend time discovering your passion, something that gives you a sense of purpose. If it seems effortless and gives you energy, you could be on the right track. If you are laboring over the minutia, diving deep with no return or at the end of the day you are exhausted, run. 

Here's another five things. This time, it's all about leading others and being a good team player: 

1) Be willing to help myself; do not just delegate.

2) Be honest,transparent and willing to be vulnerable.

3) Show others that you really care about their well being.

4) Listen intently about their goals and help them to accomplish their goals.

5) Be willing to give something away that is valuable to you for their benefit.