Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Friday, December 19, 2025
What Would You See In A Mirror?
Nothing steals time like a bad mood. If necessary, practice smiling -- actually discipline yourself to be in a good mood until it becomes second nature. You'll get more done in a day, and you'll feel better doing it.
You can turn a bad mood into a good one by putting on a smile and doing some small, immediately productive task. Get out of the rut and into the fast lane!
Today's TQ Challenge: Promote Energy Gainers -- Eliminate Energy Drainers.
Some things boost your energy level, while others drain it. You need to know which is which. What drains your energy? Worry, medical or dental concerns, work piled on your desk, not enough sleep, diet, unfinished tasks, negative people, angry coworkers... anything else? Once identified, take action to eliminate these drainers and replace them with energy gainers: Exercise, high energy foods, more sleep, medical attention, friendly faces -- anything that makes you feel better, perform better and increases your energy rather than depletes it.
"The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary."~ Thomas A. Edison
Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Energy Factor 1B?
"I consistently eliminate energy drainers in my life and replace them with energy gainers."
A high commitment (1B rated 8 or better) suggests you actively seek out the cause of physical and mental burn-out -- and you eliminate it -- before it takes a toll on your performance. You have the endurance to be your best, all day long, every single day. You keep going when everyone else is ready to quit. You spend your time on activities that produce more energy than they consume. You're capable of getting as much work done in the last hour of the day, as in the first. You have the power to plow through obstacles and setbacks without undue strain -- and still have the energy to enjoy family, friends and recreational activities.
On the other hand...
A lack of commitment suggests you're someone whose energy can be spent, well before the day is done. You start out with high expectations for what you want to accomplish, but too frequently, your best intentions slowly fade as the energy drainers take their toll. Jobs are left half done because you don't have the energy to complete them. Phone calls are deferred until later because you're not "up to the call," and personal issues stay unresolved longer than they should. Your day is shot well before it's over, and you rarely have the "left over" energy to devote to friends and family.
What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 1B a bit more frequently?
By staying ahead of the energy curve, you get more out of every minute in your day, because you put more energy into every minute you have. You accumulate performance positives like "Energetic, Refreshed and Motivated" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.
What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 1B?
When you allow energy drainers to take their toll, productivity drops like a rock, goals slip beyond your grasp and your positive attitude bites the dust. Negatives like "Drained, Weary and Unmotivated" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.
Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 1B 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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