Connecting the Dots

As a teacher, it can be frustrating when a student continues to let opportunities pass them by because they are too busy dealing with their own frustrations brought about by missed opportunity.

I tend to have more questions than I have answers and I usually get more things wrong than I get right but there are a few things that I know to be absolutes when it comes to mastery.

• There are more opportunities in every moment in every day than you can count.
• No one has control over you that you have not given them. 
• Everyone has something to offer.
• Small things add up to big things.
• Gratitude is key.

My advice:

• Take responsibility for your situation and change it to your liking. And for everyone's sake, stop pointing fingers and stop whining. 
• Be mindful and take instruction whether it is offered or not. Everyone is a potential mentor. It is easier to build upon someone else's mistakes than having to make your own. 
• Stick to your commitments. You can only break so many promises before you lose all credibility. You must be able to trust yourself or future commitment is pointless.
• Learn to show gratitude for what you have. While things may not be pristine and perfect, they are still pretty freaking awesome. Open your eyes and be thankful.

Lastly, follow the Black Belt Success Cycle:

• Set a goal 
• Have a plan (and success coach)
• TAKE CONSISTENT ACTION
• Review your progress
• Review your goals

"The truth knocks on the door and you say, go away, I'm looking for the truth, and it goes away. Puzzling." - Robert M. Pirsig (b. 1928)