Doing what works

A colleague on Ryze posted this pair of queries:
1-Are you doing what works?
2-Is what you are doing working? (Thanks Walter Paul Bebirian!)

So often, I spend my time thinking about my projects, rather than taking the action to make them happen. That is one advantage of working with a coach-I create my own deadlines and then have accountability to live up to them. My coach challenges me to stretch into larger views of myself and the possibilities available to be created.

"Are you doing. . ."-are you in action? Do you know what will work? Have you done your research? I highly recommend Ryze or a similar networking opportunity to make contact with people who will be glad to share their expertise and help you grow. Then, . . .

Get into action!

"Ready, Fire, Aim"---In the Revolutionary War they called it "Kentucky Windage"-shoot and correct your aim for the next shot, but keep firing.

In business, and in life, we are in the same position. We need to stay in action, keep momentum going, while we watch for results and adjust future actions accordingly.

"Is what you are doing working?" I think it was Einstein who defined insanity as continuing to do the same thing and expecting the results to change. How is what you are doing working for you? Are you getting what you want? Are you getting closer to what you want? If you can't answer either of those questions positively in the affirmative (a fancy way of saying yes), what do you need to change.

Do you know what you want? The power of intention works from having a clear picture of the desired result, even if you aren't yet clear on how you will get there. But that's another topic. . .

Walter, thanks for the thought-provoking questions!

Aloha!
Mary