Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Friday, February 6, 2026
Are You Living Today With An Eye On Tomorrow?
Your life, right now, is the result of all the choices you have made in the past. Your future will be the result of the choices you make today.
Keep your vision vividly in mind as you make choices about how to spend your time today.
Take responsibility for your life by making choices based on your values, aligned with your vision, and in tune with your mission. It will only turn out right if you tune IN right.
Today's TQ Challenge: Confirm Values -- BEFORE Making Decisions.
Your values, vision and mission mean absolutely nothing unless they are put into play. Your fundamental values and principles are the core elements that determine if a decision is the right one for you or not. Your values should be your reference -- and your guide -- for every action you take, and every decision you make. The only decision you need to make is to live your values. Once you do, your list of values will automatically make the right decisions for you.
"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination."~ John Lennon
Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Mission Factor 2H?
"I make daily decisions based upon my values, vision and mission."
A high commitment (2H rated 8 or better) suggests you are someone who compares your response in every situation to your values, visions and mission -- BEFORE proceeding. This skill has simplified your decision making process and removed the stress that comes from conflicting choices. That's not to say your decisions are always easy. However, with your values and vision by your side, you have a solid point of reference to make the right decisions. You remain committed to being the person you want to be, and keep moving in a straight line to what you want the most.
On the other hand...
A lack of commitment suggests you may be someone who acts from impulse -- regardless of your values or long-term visions. With no strong values or vision to show you the way, decisions for what to do or how to behave are frequently difficult. At times, you tend to go in whatever direction the moment pulls you. Until you absolutely commit to your values, they'll do little to help you make the right decisions. The truth is, until you consistently live what you claim are your values, you don't have any.
What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 2H a bit more frequently?
You have a strong and clear foundation from which to make all decisions. You accumulate performance positives like "Principle-Based, Deliberate and Judicious" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.
What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 2H?
Some decisions lead to satisfaction; most don't. Negatives like "Impressionable, Arbitrary and Impulsive" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.
Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 2H Causing You Problems?
If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.
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