Nido Qubein said something like:
The trouble with many plans is that they are based on the way
things are now. To be successful, your plan must focus on what you
want, not what you have.
Many times I've witnessed vision and ambition constrained by a
plan confined to how things are done now. It's almost like there's
an invisible bubble defining how one 'can' and 'cannot' get stuff
done (or not get stuff done :). Although, in reality it's more like
what people 'will' and 'will not' do given their perception of
what's permitted. "Oh that won't work here".
Providing your aims are to do the right thing I think challenging
the status quo is right and proper and, in my experience, the
consequences are seldom bad. It's nearly always all in your head
and when people see results they usually join in. Personally I
enjoy challenging the status quo and I consider it to be a healthy
and necessary exercise to drive continuous improvement. And dare I
say it, a little construction subversion, if that's what's called
for, can be fun.
So, don't allow yourself to be held back by the Now. Look beyond
into the Potential where anything can be achieved. Then go after it
with courage, persistence and integrity.
Friday, 24 July 2009
Get beyond the Now and into the Potential
Posted by Simon Baker - Permalink
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There is an old saying.
"It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission"
Seems quite apt.