Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Are You Looking For A Fight Or A Finish?
Remember, to increase determination, focus on the solutions, not the problems; target the destination, not the obstacles.
Problems proclaim themselves on their own; it's the solutions that need your attention.
Today's TQ Challenge: Focus on the Solution -- Not the Problem.
You will always be more productive when you focus on what you CAN do, rather than on what you CAN'T do. Keeping problems in perspective is essential to solving them and moving on. Remember to differentiate between what you can and can't control. Focus your time and energy on those things over which you have control. Don't live with problems. Seek a solution to every problem as soon as possible -- and enjoy the immense sense of freedom that comes from moving on.
"The idea is to make decisions and act on them -- to decide what is important to accomplish, to decide how something can best be accomplished, to find time to work at it and to get it done."~ Karen Kakascik
Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Attitude Factor 3F?
"I focus more of my time on seeking solutions rather than staying absorbed in the problem."
A high commitment (3F rated 8 or better) suggests you are someone who believes a problem is only temporary -- until you can figure out a solution. You stay focused on what you want -- then make adjustments to ensure your desired outcome will be achieved. You spend little time assigning guilt for problems that arise -- whether your fault or someone else's. Instead, you seek a solution to the problem and try to prevent it from happening again. This allows you to maintain positive momentum even when you encounter major obstacles and delays.
On the other hand...
A lack of commitment suggests you react as if every problem is bigger than you. You are inclined to take problems personally and freely assign blame. This leads to an endless stream of criticism and shame for errors. You react as if problems are going to last forever. You can stay awake all night running the same problem through your head -- visualizing the same negative outcome. By only focusing on the negatives, you are incapable of redirecting your thoughts to a plausable positive solution.
What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 3F a bit more frequently?
You handle problems quickly and effectively and then move on. You accumulate performance positives like "Unstoppable, Undaunted and Indomitable" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.
What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 3F?
You stay stuck in problems, obsessed by what's gone wrong. Negatives like "Indecisive, Overwhelmed and Defeated" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.
Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 3F 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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