by Kyle Wilson
(excerpted from the Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan - Week Forty Three)
When it comes to the importance of leaders taking time out for themselves and taking care of themselves, I'm reminded of a particular ocean phenomenon. The last few years, my family and I have made it a point to go to the Florida Gulf coast for a week to 10 days. We try to stay in the Destin area, which is known for its clear, blue water and white sand. On a perfect day it is so easy to just marvel at the beauty and magnificence of the ocean. Its expanse and power are almost beyond imagination, but I've also noticed a curious phenomenon: in spite of the beauty, power and magnificence of the ocean, at certain times of the year and on particular days, the usually beautiful and clear water will actually become murky (usually related to storms farther out). And all of a sudden this beautiful, magnificent ocean has now become a place that is perceived as unpleasant by many and certainly not having the luster it had on the previous day. The power and expanse of the ocean didn't change, just the clearness of the water.
When leaders invest in and take care of themselves, they are much more able to create clarity and an attractive environment from which they lead. Conversely, if you neglect yourself, you are more likely to have murkiness in your relationships and the results can be dramatically affected. You may be the same person, but how you are perceived and how effective you become can be hindered. We all have the opportunity to create both positive and negative experiences for ourselves and those around us. As leaders, let's realize that investing in ourselves needs to be at the top of our priority list.
-- Kyle Wilson
(excerpted from the Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan - Week Forty Three)
When it comes to the importance of leaders taking time out for themselves and taking care of themselves, I'm reminded of a particular ocean phenomenon. The last few years, my family and I have made it a point to go to the Florida Gulf coast for a week to 10 days. We try to stay in the Destin area, which is known for its clear, blue water and white sand. On a perfect day it is so easy to just marvel at the beauty and magnificence of the ocean. Its expanse and power are almost beyond imagination, but I've also noticed a curious phenomenon: in spite of the beauty, power and magnificence of the ocean, at certain times of the year and on particular days, the usually beautiful and clear water will actually become murky (usually related to storms farther out). And all of a sudden this beautiful, magnificent ocean has now become a place that is perceived as unpleasant by many and certainly not having the luster it had on the previous day. The power and expanse of the ocean didn't change, just the clearness of the water.
When leaders invest in and take care of themselves, they are much more able to create clarity and an attractive environment from which they lead. Conversely, if you neglect yourself, you are more likely to have murkiness in your relationships and the results can be dramatically affected. You may be the same person, but how you are perceived and how effective you become can be hindered. We all have the opportunity to create both positive and negative experiences for ourselves and those around us. As leaders, let's realize that investing in ourselves needs to be at the top of our priority list.
-- Kyle Wilson
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