Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Do You See The Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty?

Focus on the positive accomplishments of the day during your lunch time. Plan to take 20 to 30 minutes during your mid-day break for turning up your positive energy.

Use meal times to recharge mentally as well as physically.

Today's TQ Challenge: Eat Healthy -- Avoid Quick-Hits.

Choose to be STEADY! Did you even take a lunch today? Did you do anything but eat?
Choose to be CONSISTENT! Is your lunch break a positive, energizing part of your daily schedule?
Choose to be SUSTAINED! Where, when, with whom - and most importantly, how - will you lunch tomorrow to increase your energy level?

The food you eat can either fuel you all day long, or fool you with a quick power surge. You need energy for the entire day -- not just the next few hours. Does what you eat or drink keep you going strong, or do you have a big slump afterwards? Get off the energy roller coaster by keeping your energy level steady. Find out which foods give you the strongest burn for the longest time, and change your diet accordingly.

"Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead of ourselves -- to break our own records, to outstrip our yesterday by our today." ~ Stewart B. Johnson

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Energy Factor 1D?

"I control my energy level with proper nutrition rather than fool myself with quick-fixes."

A high commitment (1D rated 8 or better) suggests you are someone who has the endurance to be at your best all day. You understand that to complete each of your goals before the day is over, you need a constant supply of energy. You don't use quick-fixes to get through the next hour, but eat nutritious meals that carry you throughout the day. You have the foresight and self-control to choose the foods, snacks and drinks that will produce the greatest staying power over the longest period of time. This allows you to maintain a strong, constant energy level -- without the roller coaster effect of sugar, simple carbohydrates and caffeine.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone whose energy level is far from level. You live on an energy roller-coaster and trick yourself into thinking that the quick-fixes you eat and drink are exactly what you need at the time. Worse, you sacrifice your long-term energy level for what you hope is an immediate improvement. However, these habits rarely give you the staying power to perform at your best. It's not unusual to find long periods in your day when you lose motivation, and even the smallest task seems like too much effort.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 1D a bit more frequently?

Your diet provides a strong, steady burn of energy all day long. You accumulate performance positives like "Steady, Consistent and Sustained" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 1D?

There are too many hours in the day when you are simply running on fumes. Negatives like "Erratic, Inconsistent and Moody" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 1D 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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