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11/26/2010

'Tis the Pre-Season

Reflection and Planning Once again, we are approaching the time of the year when reflection and planning seem to be the norm.

I have long advocated that we capitalize on this season for planning and thinking…and yet we must not take our eye off the proverbial ball to ensure that we finish the year strong. With each passing year it seems increasingly difficult to accomplish both of those things simultaneously.

So many of us are busy, while others seem to do well at winding down and letting go. In the spirit of Reality and Hope, I offer the paradox of finishing well with our to-do’s, while also allocating the appropriate time for thinking and reflecting. Striking the balance between the two is a good equation for this season.

You may find that the to-do part of the equation carries much more punch to it, as so many of those things cry out for your attention. If you find you are getting carried away with the urgency, it is wise to put time in your calendar that allows you to plan for and envision the future.

Planning and vision are vital to our success. And yet, the enemy would love for us to embrace the busyness and leave planning on the back burner. Don’t. Go and do it, and you will be rewarded.

Have a great post-Thanksgiving Day. May our giving of thanks not be isolated to just one day. Thankfulness is a crucial component to our future plans and daily successes.

Peace,

Coach Steve

 

Posted by Steve Scanlon at 09:14:00 AM

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