It's a gorgeous Saturday here in Charlotte. After enjoying quiet time outdoors this morning, watching the squirrels eat almonds I placed nearby, I was thinking about winter, and what 'winter' means in business.
These little yard rats are always preparing, always planning. Never hoping things will be fine, never taking their feet off the pedal.
If they stop, they will die.
How many businesses have we seen begin to coast once things seemed 'fine'?
How many people have reached a certain level of success in their career, yet stopped learning, planning, and growing, only to be caught in a state of malaise or inadequacy when business demands changed or heated up?
The interesting thing about my furry little neighbors is that as busy as they are, they are enjoying the journey. I'm watching them race and wrestle their way back up through the branches ever higher, even jumping over to an adjacent tree where I didn't realize they had another 'home'.
There is joy in the journey. I have recently started using my own 'Laurie Foster-esque' phrase, calling what I do and help others with is 'Work-Life Harmony'. Forget 'balance'- this sounds so unstable and uncertain to me...constantly teetering, juggling, tipping over...frustrating.
When I think about how harmoniously my work, my 'real' life, my talents and my interests have been woven together, it truly feels like a wonderful piece of music. Lots of layers, high notes and interesting chords. Plenty of fortes- and pianissimo when that's needed also.
Yes, these squirrels allowed me to think about preparation. And it's not work when you watch and listen to how beautifully you can always be creating the music you want to hear.
Planning is a wonderful gift. And my planning session today for the remainder of 22 and the bustling conference season deserves to be orchestrated well.
Prepare intentionally for what's ahead and enjoy the dance...just like my backyard friends.
Enjoy your weekend, friends!
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