Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Waiting For Divine Motivation?
Don't wait for more energy and enthusiasm before you increase your performance. Start moving about energetically, and watch your energy and enthusiasm increase naturally.
Newton's Law states "A body in motion tends to remain in motion." So put your body in motion!
Today's TQ Challenge: Watch Posture -- Move About Energetically -- Listen to Your Body.
There's a direct connection between your physiology, your energy level and success. Whenever your body movements become lethargic, or your posture begins to slump, you automatically slow down -- both mentally and physically. Assume a powerful, self-assured position and you'll instantly feel more energetic. Move about quickly, and your enthusiasm naturally increases. Take deep breaths to get oxygen to your system and life to your spirits. Stand tall, and gain the confidence to proceed.
"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us."~ Earl Nightingale
Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Energy Factor 1H?
"I sit straight, stand tall, breathe deeply and move about energetically."
A high commitment (1H rated 8 or better) suggests you are someone who moves with power, confidence and grace. Nothing emotes a stronger sense of self-assurance and ability than the energetic style you present to others. When you feel energetic, it's obvious by the way you carry yourself -- how you stand, how you walk and in your gestures as you speak. Whenever you don't feel energetic, you know you can immediately increase your energy level by assuming a stronger posture and a more animated persona. You immediately generate greater personal energy and vigor by standing taller, walking confidently or improving your tone of voice.
On the other hand...
A lack of commitment suggests your body's working against you, instead of for you. Your handshake is weak; your shoulders are slumped; your eyes are downcast and your sighs are heard down the hall. Your speech drags out in a slow, quiet monotone. Your shallow breaths give you just enough oxygen to survive. You slouch when you sit, making it even more difficult to breathe -- to say nothing of getting up. And you wonder why it's so hard to get started on your next task?
What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 1H a bit more frequently?
You're a perpetual motion machine -- always running in high gear. You accumulate performance positives like "Dynamic, Animated and Vivacious" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.
What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 1H?
Your physiology drags you down from the minute you wake up. Negatives like "Lethargic, Unenthused and Dejected" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.
Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 1H 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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