Perspective is Power

Hey everyone, it's John. 

Something I think a lot about is just how each day is ultimately as successful as I want it to be. 

You mean, every day is great? No, in fact, I'm affirming that not every day can be great if your definition of "great" involves outcomes. 

It's taken me a long time to figure this out. 

Years ago, if a game wasn't won, a business deal completed, or a day off maximized, I felt unsatisfied. And maybe that's what today's post is really about: satisfaction. 

For me right now, I find it much easier to find satisfaction because it's less about the outcomes and more about myself: what did I do to move the ball forward? What positive interactions did I have with other people? How many times did I make my kids smile? 

The beauty of all of this is that I control the actions. Not in a micromanagey way, but in a way that simply echoes responsibility. How others behave towards me, the final decision from a potential client on a business deal, the volatility involved with having young children at home. All of this is a part of my life, and while there are certainly emotions that I feel during the challenging parts, ultimately I choose how I react. I choose my demeanor when my wife walks in the door or when I drop the ball. I choose how to say "I'm sorry." 

You see, my life isn't perfect, and neither is yours. And with social media and remote work, it can be tough sometimes to feel heard, validated, and/or praised. But even then, the perspective you have is the silver lining in this whole equation. Tell me your whole story.....explain the setbacks, external factors, mean people...the list goes on and on. 

Perspective is that ace in the deck. The ability to overcome it all. The opportunity to put your head on the pillow at the end of each day and simply say "great job." 

May you find the peace that comes with it.