‘Cause nobody else will…
Let’s face it… unless you’re elderly and infirm, disabled, or a young child, you shouldn’t depend on anyone else (including our government) to take care of YOU.
And despite the fact that we need each other to succeed, or that we should unite to help one another, it’s ultimately up to each of us to take 100% responsibility and take care of ourselves.
This year’s presidential election motivated a lot of people to vote, and that’s a good thing. It also brought out some very strong opinions and emotions on each side.
But the election is over. And whether your candidate won or lost, it’s time to move on and get back to taking care of business – the business of YOU.
Why not channel that same enthusiasm and drive that you had in supporting and rooting for your candidate during the election into your own personal development?
There are 2 valuable lessons we can learn about our personal development from the airline industry.
- Put your mask on first.
- Full throttle for takeoff.
Let’s take a quick look at each:
Put your mask on first:
The airline safety demonstration before takeoff teaches us this one. Although it’s clear in this context, it’s not so obvious as we lead our busy lives.
There are ticking time bombs that are developing as a result of NOT taking care of ourselves first. Preventable conditions that slowly compound over time into diseases like:
- Heart disease.
- Obesity.
- Diabetes.
- Stroke.
- Cancer.
In addition to the grief and disruption that occurs after losing someone whose life was cut short too early, there’s a staggering financial impact that is costing hundreds of billions annually. Actually trillions when you add it all up.
Check out these 2 articles:
- Heart Disease and Stroke Cost America Nearly $1 Billion a Day in Medical Costs
- Paying the Price for Those Extra Pounds
Prevention is key.
And here’s the bottom line… if you don’t take care of yourself, how can you expect to take care of those who depend on you? Like your family and your company.
Full throttle for takeoff:
I shared this in a post last year. We can relate this philosophy to our exercise intensity. And sticking to our plans when results plateau.
It’s titled “Take Your Health & Wellness To New Heights”. And you can link to it by clicking here.
Thank you for sharing your time with me. I hope you found value.
Now it’s time for YOU to take action…
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