The messy middle is the experience we all face when we start our goals and then feel distracted or face obstacles. How can we turn this time into a productive experience and motivate us towards more success and fulfillment.
[callout]This episode originally appeared on the Family Before Fortune Podcast which is now the Modern Leadership Podcast. To listen to Modern Leadership click here. To see the Family Before Fortune Podcast archive click here.[/callout]
Episode Summary: Don’t Fear The Messy Middle
Seven practices for overcoming the mid-goal doldrums.
- Power Through.
- Remember how far you have come.
- Focus on those who believe in you. You are not alone, though at times it can feel that way.
- Review and repeat. Never let your head hit the pillow without first reading over your goals and recognizing your efforts.
- Get an accountability partner- Disappointment is a powerful motivator.
- Just Start- to get into the flow.
- Cheat Day
Book on The Shelf
[callout]The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy by Lewis Howes[/callout]
Learning From Leaders
[shareable cite=”Helen Keller”]One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar[/shareable]