Wow... what a piece of advice.

tandren544 · 07-14-2009, 02:01 PM

A few weeks ago, I gave one of my mentors my customary phone call to check in, see how he's doing, catch up, etc.

He asked me if I felt fulfilled in my business. Fulfilled? I'm successful, but what about fulfilled?

He reminded me of something I'd lost track of during the last few years between the explosion of my business and moving from place to place: simply be here now.

It seems like every day people intentionally create imbalance in their lives.

How many times have you told yourself, "I'll make plenty of money today so I can play tomorrow"?

It seems like I'm always thinking about work while playing, and thinking about play while working. Isn't it funny how the grass always seems to be greener on the other side?

The point, I guess, is that I always find myself worrying about the next step. What am I going to do at such-and-such a time and day, when what is really important is enjoying the here and now.

If you can immerse yourself in your everyday interactions with family, friends, coworkers and the world around you, while still remaining focused and driven to accomplish the things you want, you can achieve a much more fulfilled life.

Anjanette Fountain · 07-14-2009, 02:38 PM

Excellent advice! I enjoyed reading your posts.

fypnlp · 07-15-2009, 04:20 AM

Great advice and so very very true!

Daredevil Marketing · 07-15-2009, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tandren544

It seems like every day people intentionally create imbalance in their lives.

How many times have you told yourself, "I'll make plenty of money today so I can play tomorrow"?

It seems like I'm always thinking about work while playing, and thinking about play while working.

I can't even begin to count how many times I've caught myself doing this...and the number of times I HAVEN'T caught myself is exponentially higher!

Creating a balance is harder than it sounds, but the results make everything so much better for yourself in the end.

There's certainly something to be said for a strong work ethic and rabid desire to succeed, but never at the cost of your health or relationships with the ones you love.

Great post.

-DareDevil

expertname · 07-15-2009, 06:23 AM

Nice post, thanks for sharing. I've always found "Work Hard, Play hard" to be excellent advice. Just remember to Play...

JakeRhodes · 07-15-2009, 09:22 AM

I've found myself working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week recently because I really want to push for success. Right now that success means financial success because I'd like to take advantage of the weak housing market while the ecomony is still suffering.

Focusing almost purely on the work right now, I could probably do with stepping back a little though.

jim09875 · 07-15-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tandren544

How many times have you told yourself, "I'll make plenty of money today so I can play tomorrow"?

It seems like I'm always thinking about work while playing, and thinking about play while working. Isn't it funny how the grass always seems to be greener on the other side?

The point, I guess, is that I always find myself worrying about the next step. What am I going to do at such-and-such a time and day, when what is really important is enjoying the here and now.

Dont do so much tension about next.From my point of view you should concentrate in your present.

Afterall a good advice.

emofree · 07-15-2009, 11:48 PM

now that's a powerful advice you've got there making plenty of money is a hard and though one ... patience is the key to success.

igorhelpsyousucceed · 07-16-2009, 04:43 AM

I too find myself thinking about the next step even
when I am away from my laptop on a walk or something.

It is becoming realy annoying, need to work on that.

Igor

Jacksprat · 07-16-2009, 06:40 AM

Hey, That's great advice. only yesterday my husband mentioned he has lost his wife to a laptop.

John Piteo · 07-16-2009, 09:17 AM

I find some of the greatest joys in life when I'm able to slow down and appreciate what is right there in front of me.

A few months ago I went to Zion National Park in Utah for a get-a-way. My wife and I ate lunch at a snack bar sitting outside. The weather was perfect. A cool 68 degrees and a clear blue sky. It was the most incredible feeling just sitting there surrounded by beautiful and majestic mountains out in the middle of no where. We sat there listening to the birds and enjoying the scenery and the peacefulness.

We sat and walked around that area for around two hours just taking it all in. No phones, no computers, no rushing to do anything. We even saw a few deer drinking by a stream. It was an incredible day because we cleared our heads and took the time to enjoy it.

I'm glad I've learned to do this because I wasn't brought up this way. My dad was always in a rush to go and do the next thing that we never took the time to stop and smell the roses so to speak. To this day I'm still trying to get him to slow down and enjoy the small pleasures in life.

dsanchez · 07-16-2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Piteo

I find some of the greatest joys in life when I'm able to slow down and appreciate what is right there in front of me.

A few months ago I went to Zion National Park in Utah for a get-a-way. My wife and I ate lunch at a snack bar sitting outside. The weather was perfect. A cool 68 degrees and a clear blue sky. It was the most incredible feeling just sitting there surrounded by beautiful and majestic mountains out in the middle of no where. We sat there listening to the birds and enjoying the scenery and the peacefulness.

We sat and walked around that area for around two hours just taking it all in. No phones, no computers, no rushing to do anything. We even saw a few deer drinking by a stream. It was an incredible day because we cleared our heads and took the time to enjoy it.

John,

I really liked all the other posts, but I absolutely LOVE yours!

This is truly great... to be able to get away like that, with no computers, phones, no need to look at the time... we should all be able to REALLY do that even if it's just once or twice a month.

I'm sure once we're back home, it will be a lot easier to concentrate on work and be more efficient.

Dagmar

HR_MBA · 07-17-2009, 04:19 AM

Nice very inspiring, thanks!

maco · 07-17-2009, 04:51 AM

Very good. I must admit that I am av very guilty of doing so. Right at this moment as I am writing this I am holding in my lap my three-year son looking through a book and reading this post. Just not right.

I will try to use this advice.

clubvikram · 07-17-2009, 04:57 AM

Be here or live in the present moment is the best way to live life,it makes you more focussed and unleashes your creative energy.Infact i am a loyal follower of Eckhart Tolle and specially his book "The Power of Now",its like bible to me.

Kimberly4562 · 07-17-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tandren544

A few weeks ago, I gave one of my mentors my customary phone call to check in, see how he's doing, catch up, etc.

He asked me if I felt fulfilled in my business. Fulfilled? I'm successful, but what about fulfilled?

He reminded me of something I'd lost track of during the last few years between the explosion of my business and moving from place to place: simply be here now.

It seems like every day people intentionally create imbalance in their lives.

How many times have you told yourself, "I'll make plenty of money today so I can play tomorrow"?

It seems like I'm always thinking about work while playing, and thinking about play while working. Isn't it funny how the grass always seems to be greener on the other side?

The point, I guess, is that I always find myself worrying about the next step. What am I going to do at such-and-such a time and day, when what is really important is enjoying the here and now.

If you can immerse yourself in your everyday interactions with family, friends, coworkers and the world around you, while still remaining focused and driven to accomplish the things you want, you can achieve a much more fulfilled life.

I have this problem and I am just striving to achieve goals, I do not run a business or anything yet. I can't imagine how much harder it is when you are making it big time and people hold you in high regards.

s8999w · 07-17-2009, 10:50 AM

Great thoughts; thanks for sharing them with us! Every experience does come with something worthwhile.

IMcruiser · 07-17-2009, 02:27 PM

Every time I work, I think about play and vice versa. I had never really realised this but now I think about it, you are absolutely right

kennethsmith72 · 07-24-2009, 08:00 AM

It's good to be heard a good advise to other,it can really help a lot

Ciara Mac Mahon · 07-24-2009, 06:26 PM

Great posts Tandren & John! It can be particularly hard to strike a balance when you're just starting out on the path to doing this full-time. Right now, I've a part-time job, three small kids & am also chomping at the bit to learn all I can about IM, so trying to divvy up the time is challenging to say the least... but God loves a trier!

igorhelpsyousucceed · 07-25-2009, 03:56 AM

In order to create success we constantly need
to Zoom In and Out of our businesses.

Sometimes we need to focus only on the now, but
later on, we need to zoom out and watch the whole picture.

~Igor

timyu · 07-25-2009, 04:04 AM

I believe in action = success.

Small success doesn't matter because you still can duplicate the Success!

Warmly.
Tim Yu

linkbeasts · 07-25-2009, 03:04 PM

all to true the tommrrow that never comes

" "I'll make plenty of money today so I can play tomorrow"? "

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