Have I got your attention? Every since Thirty One’s National Conference two years ago, I have been trying to focus on the fact
“Success is a journey, not a destination.”
I have heard it forever BUT I usually think of it as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I loved a recent blog post by Dana Phillips of Team Connections. She shared about the various things we need when we pack for a journey and translated it into the journey we take in our business. Here is the packing list she shared:
So what do we need for the journey? Is there a packing list for the journey of success? I came up with some “essentials”.
Knowledge: the toothpaste. All the knowledge you have and all the ability you have to obtain more knowledge is a valuable asset on your journey.
Resourcefulness: the toothbrush of success. You have it packed with you every day. Just remember to use it and use it with knowledge. Every day we need to practice figuring out ways to make our lives and the lives of others, better, easier, more fulfilling.
Self-Awareness: don’t forget to floss! Think about it. Being self-aware is getting down to the nitty-gritty of your strengths and weaknesses; discovering actions you can take to improve.
Positive Attitude: This is like underwear. Most of us wear it, but clean is more comfortable. All of us have an attitude, but positive is more comfortable.
Planning: We need a few changes of clothes in case the weather changes. We all need to be ready to adapt to change. Being prepared to be adaptable can make our journey more successful.
There may be more things you need on the journey, but I think it is safe to say that you have everything you need to succeed inside of you.
I believe you have all that you need to pack for the journey right now. Just make sure you pack for success every day.
So, what do you think? The truth is we have everything we need for success, it is just a matter of unpacking it and using it! Which one do you struggle with most?
Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 