Anomalies
By definition an anomaly is an inconsistent, odd, or peculiar situation. It may be surprising to you to know that, from time to time, I have clients - including the guy reflected in the mirror - who do not always do what they say they are going to.
Yes, I realize that this is a shocker, but it is sadly true.
All action plans do not get competed with excellence and on time. Now for the record, I am not writing about any one individual here (so clients, do not e-mail me and accuse me of giving away your dark secrets). Truthfully, I am referring to almost everyone I have ever coached.
As coaches, we often dig into the psyche of our clients in an attempt to uncover why they continue in a course of inaction. This can quickly turn into a counseling session, so we must quickly get back on the road of what we WILL do, rather than linger too long in why we didn’t. Understand why we don’t do what we say we will do can be very useful, but only if uncovering this knowledge helps us act more effectively in the future.
Today’s blog is dedicated to one key reason we often procrastinate or avoid taking action. We have a strange habit of looking at our lives and businesses as a series of anomalies.
Here’s how this works: We commit ourselves to some course of action…and then we don’t do it. We then tell ourselves that the reason we didn’t do it was because of a crazy time during the week, or that it was a terrible time of the year or something happened that almost never happens.
The truth is that “stuff” happens all the time. We must see things for what they really are if we are going to become the people we wish to be.
I am all about seasons in life. Things really do happen that are “one-offs” and do not repeat. However, we must all be honest about what is a “season” and what is becoming a “lifestyle.” If we observe this distinction, it could be tremendously beneficial in our quest to become people who do what we say we will do.
Let us call ourselves out. If something is truly an anomaly, it is my hope and prayer that you move through it gracefully. But if it goes beyond a season and becomes a way of life, may you call it what it is and take action in a different direction.
I am remembering Jim Collin’s words when he said, “The signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency.”
I don’t know a soul who couldn’t use a little more consistency.
Coach Steve
Today’s blog is dedicated to one key reason we often procrastinate or avoid taking action. We have a strange habit of looking at our lives and businesses as a series of anomalies.
Here’s how this works: We commit ourselves to some course of action…and then we don’t do it. We then tell ourselves that the reason we didn’t do it was because of a crazy time during the week, or that it was a terrible time of the year or something happened that almost never happens.
The truth is that “stuff” happens all the time. We must see things for what they really are if we are going to become the people we wish to be.
I am all about seasons in life. Things really do happen that are “one-offs” and do not repeat. However, we must all be honest about what is a “season” and what is becoming a “lifestyle.” If we observe this distinction, it could be tremendously beneficial in our quest to become people who do what we say we will do.
Let us call ourselves out. If something is truly an anomaly, it is my hope and prayer that you move through it gracefully. But if it goes beyond a season and becomes a way of life, may you call it what it is and take action in a different direction.
I am remembering Jim Collin’s words when he said, “The signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency.”
I don’t know a soul who couldn’t use a little more consistency.
Coach Steve
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