Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda

Photo From Seth Godin's Linchpin
Photo From Seth Godin's Linchpin

Ever catch yourself, in a random moment, maybe eating lunch, or watching an inspirational movie or commercial, thinking to yourself…

I should have.

I would have.

I could have.

But now it’s too late.

No.

It’s not.

It’s never too late.

Is it?

Oh, I know what happens, we get so busy, because we’re not very organized, and so we fool ourselves into thinking our dreams are impossible.

Starting Four Years Early

Who's Got Time To Do This?
Who's Got Time To Do This?

Last week I told an influential person where I’ve been working for the past 27 years that I’d like to begin the dialogue for retirement.

WHAT?

Exactly.

You know, to understand what my options are when I reach retirement age at 55.

It’s less than four years away.

This is exciting stuff…

Balance Wellness Blah Blah Blah

Keep Your Reputation Afloat
Keep Your Reputation Afloat

Our self-image, in many cases, is tied to our title at work.

Our title at work is tied to our reputation.

Our reputation is tied to our habits.

Our habits are tied to our insecurities.

Our insecurities are tied to our self-image.

Now that we’ve come full-circle, so what?

So, balance doesn’t do much for your reputation, unless you have people you love, who are more important than your career.

But that doesn’t do much for your reputation.