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Today is January 2 and the Navigate the Chaos question is "How often are you working on yourself?" Retired professional football player Emmit Smith understands the value of personal development. In a famous television commercial from the 1990s, Smith is working out and takes a moment between reps; in the voice over he says “Maybe this year I’ll take a little time off.” He takes two seconds to rest between repetitions, continues his workout, and says “all athletes are created equal; some just work harder in the off-season.” How often are you working on yourself?
By Michael Edmondson, Ph.D.Today is January 2 and the Navigate the Chaos question is "How often are you working on yourself?" Retired professional football player Emmit Smith understands the value of personal development. In a famous television commercial from the 1990s, Smith is working out and takes a moment between reps; in the voice over he says “Maybe this year I’ll take a little time off.” He takes two seconds to rest between repetitions, continues his workout, and says “all athletes are created equal; some just work harder in the off-season.” How often are you working on yourself?