Ever get in a rut and repeat the same patterns in your life over and over and over? You know you want to try other things in life that sound interesting, but you never actually do it? Take that awesome recipe your friend gave you after you raved about dinner. How many times have you made it? Once? Twice? The majority of us would probably answer none. Instead, we whip up another meatloaf while dreaming away about lobster tail sautéed in buerre monte (I must admit I had to look that up, but apparently “buerre monte” is more or less melted butter in case you’re wondering).
Which would you prefer?
When it comes to work, or in life, sometimes what we’re doing just isn’t working or it isn’t any fun. Dr. Phil says, "My definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly, and expecting different results." If you are in sales and you’re pursuing clients without actually winning them, then change up your strategy. If you keep butting heads with the boss/a co-worker/your spouse, rethink your approach with them. If you go to work, come home, repeat the same pattern the next day, and are totally bored to tears with your life, then get a hobby. You only get one life and times a’wastin’!
Sticking to the same ol,’ same ol’ in a job may be working just fine for you. If so, good for you. If not, you’ve got to step out of the box and try other things. Not sure what to do? Google it! I have no idea what we did before Google, but we all know that now you can find anything on the internet for any situation. Don’t wait for a better time, because we also all know sometimes that never comes. Carpe diem! (“Seize the day” in case you missed Dead Poets Society).
I don’t know if this blog applies to you, but I, again, must confess. I don’t know if I’m the pot or the kettle, but I’m definitely pointing to myself in the mirror on this one. Now I have to go make dinner. Meatloaf. Nothing against meatloaf, but man that lobster sure sounds good! In all fairness, I don’t have any lobster lying around right now, but I do think I’ll try something new this week. How about you?
When it comes to work, or in life, sometimes what we’re doing just isn’t working or it isn’t any fun. Dr. Phil says, "My definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly, and expecting different results." If you are in sales and you’re pursuing clients without actually winning them, then change up your strategy. If you keep butting heads with the boss/a co-worker/your spouse, rethink your approach with them. If you go to work, come home, repeat the same pattern the next day, and are totally bored to tears with your life, then get a hobby. You only get one life and times a’wastin’!
Sticking to the same ol,’ same ol’ in a job may be working just fine for you. If so, good for you. If not, you’ve got to step out of the box and try other things. Not sure what to do? Google it! I have no idea what we did before Google, but we all know that now you can find anything on the internet for any situation. Don’t wait for a better time, because we also all know sometimes that never comes. Carpe diem! (“Seize the day” in case you missed Dead Poets Society).
I don’t know if this blog applies to you, but I, again, must confess. I don’t know if I’m the pot or the kettle, but I’m definitely pointing to myself in the mirror on this one. Now I have to go make dinner. Meatloaf. Nothing against meatloaf, but man that lobster sure sounds good! In all fairness, I don’t have any lobster lying around right now, but I do think I’ll try something new this week. How about you?
great thoughts! I am planning on a new dish this week too!
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