Balance Your Talents.

Connect. Give. Take. Learn. 

We’ve all seen the gymnast with perfect form, poise, preciseness and execution. They make it seem so easy and often this gives us a false sense that we could do exactly what they are doing without much effort.

However, we all quickly realize that in time our athletic ability is not what it used to be. Our discipline to be the best at our craft has slightly slipped. We are not as tenacious as we once were. Why? Because life happens around us. We get busy, we get distracted, our priorities change and this thing called balance comes into play in a huge way!

What do you mean KJ? I’m successful, my business is doing extremely well, so I must be in balance, right? Friends, you may be in balance while you’re on the balance beam, but when it is time for you to successfully stick your landing (when all the eyes are on you) how will you do? To prepare for a successful landing, let’s discuss some concepts that will change the way you think about personal development, leadership and business.

Let’s begin with the power of connection. How many of us are self-taught, self-made and have never relied on anyone else for an idea? Let me answer that for you! NADA!! Hence the power of surrounding ourselves with people who care about what we do. Those who are smarter than us and have the ingenuity and the passion to light something within us that will make us better. Often our busy lives become an excuse for not investing properly in the threads that make up the fabric of our sustainable success. Just because we have one thread, or two threads, we think we are okay. But in reality, we give up the opportunity to become a better person, a better team, a better business. Connections have always mattered and they will always matter going forward.
In addition, I always say, “live life with open palms”. It’s my opinion that those that take time to give will always find themselves on the leading edge of performance. Share your experience with a colleague, an apprentice, a mentee or with your entire industry. What you give will come back to you in spades, believe me.

In addition to giving, don’t be afraid to take a little (but make sure you give first – lol). Be mindful to check your ego at the door. Don’t be too proud, bull-headed, close-minded or busy to miss out on best practices, continuous improvement ideas, innovative techniques and things that will transform your life and your business. We are living with innovation every day. Don’t miss your genie in a bottle!

Lastly, keep your balance by committing to be a life-learner. Don’t just pay your membership fees to be emailed the organization’s amazing newsletters or to have your company listed in their directory. Learn something from the connections, the giving and taking of information and combine that with your desire to be the best and to remain the best in your field. That’s how you consistently stick your landing my friends! Now get out there, strike the balance that works for you and win!

Kevin Jackson

Positivity Guru, Value Adder, Keynote Speaker & SVP

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