Driving home yesterday I began to really ponder some of the
questions and concerns of the day. One
of the comments yesterday that was a common thread throughout the day was “I
don’t know what else to do.” I hear it
come out of my mouth more than I care to admit.
But through a series of conversations and some quiet time I wanted to
share a simple but profound truth with you.
I didn't come up with this truth, though I would love to take credit. This
truth is universal. It doesn't matter
what situation or circumstance in life or business you come up against, this
truth will apply. It is a simple truth
to hear and understand, but it is a truth that has to be exercised daily. Are you ready for it?
Nothing in, Nothing out.
That’s it. I told you
it was simple.
Nothing in, nothing out.
Basically if you are always relying on what you already know, you never
cross over into new ways of thinking or new ways of doing those things where
you “don’t know what else to do.” Yes, here comes the shameless plug for reading
more books, because books do give you an opportunity to learn something
new. Sometimes it isn't even something new
as much as it is a reinforcement to something that you already knew but had let
slide. It isn't just books though, it
can be videos or webinars or mentors.
Sometimes it is talking to people in a completely different industry to
pick up a different perspective.
Nothing in, nothing out.
If you don’t put gas in the car continually you will eventually run out
and get stuck. The same is true with
leading. If you don’t take time to fill
that leadership tank, you will eventually run out of gas and get stuck. What happens when you get stuck? Usually you end up frustrated. If you are stuck on the side of the road out
of gas, you probably curse the car and the last person that should have filled
the tank. But reality is that person
responsible for filling the tank is you.
Are you frustrated?
Sounds like it is time to fill up again.
Nothing in, nothing out.
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