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How Strong is your PERSONAL Foundation?

We know that foundations are important when you want to build anything. In fact, the taller the building, the deeper the foundation. It really is no different when you are building a life!

Let me ask you, do you take better care of your car than yourself? Are you tired? Approaching burnout? And not much fun to be around? If you said yes to some of theses questions, it is time to shore up your own foundation. The bigger your goals, the more energy and focus you need. A strong personal foundation is your support system to achieve success.

Begin To Strengthen your Personal Foundation By:

Focusing on your strengths. Life is too short to perfect your weaknesses. Stop trying to do it all! Do the things you have a passion and brilliance for and delegate or dump the rest. Is it time to hire a Virtual Assistant? I know....I know..... you are a perfectionist and no one can do it like you.

But, here is the TRUTH: Some things are not worth doing perfectly. Other things will be done faster and better by someone who has different skills than you. Let go of the things that you can delegate and focus on the activities that bring you money and that you love to do. The most important thing is that you LOVE what you do and you TAKE ACTION!!!!
My favorite pholospher, Jimmy Buffet, said,"Fun is about the best habit there is!" Go have some today!!!

Posted by Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach on 11/28/2007 07:46 AM

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6 Comments on How Strong is your PERSONAL Foundation?

Another light and fresh post from you. Thanks. We do have to pause and enjoy life every now and then. That's what it's about.

11/28/2007 07:56 AM

by Al Maxwell - Real Estate Agent - (Coldwell Banker)

Joann, you are talkin' to me, girl! I'm starting off in the Buffini coaching program knowing that I've always done my best with a good coach. It's important to get professional help when you need it, whether you're starting out or recovering from burn out. Your advice is excellent. Especially the fun habit thing.

11/28/2007 08:08 AM

by Patricia Kennedy

Al Thank you! You made me feel great!

Patricia All great performers have coaches. You are smart-using one can significantly cut through the busyness and help you be productive! Good for you

11/28/2007 08:14 AM

by Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach (Advantage Solutions Group)

Joeann, a great topic on building on your foundation and recognizing that you need to delegate at times in the areas that you are not your best. Also, that you don't have to do everything to the perfect level. Excellence is sometimes good enough!

11/28/2007 02:22 PM

by Gary Woltal - REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty)

Joeann~ loved your 2 quotes, the one about not perfecting your weaknesses and the Jimmy Buffet quote. Fun, informative post as always.

11/28/2007 05:48 PM

by Lisa Ryan~Selling Princeton,West Windsor and Montgomery Township New Jersey (Prudential NJ Properties)

Gary It took me a long time, but letting go of perfection freed me up lots!!!!

Lisa Thank you and thanks for coming by