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The wave doesn't care if you are standing in front of it. It doesn't speed up to try and knock you over. It doesn't slow down and attempt to spare you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com

Every person must learn the balance between the instinct to help versus, "It's none of your damn business." www.karlbimshasconsulting.com

Neither does failure. It is hundreds of little decisions, conversations, actions, and thoughts that make or break you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com

Keep your goals, ambition, desire, and work-ethic, but shift the reasoning. Help others instead of just yourself. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com

A quick story of how a dear friend evolved from "Let me fail" to "Watch me succeed" and how what we seek, we tend to find.

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Immediate results are rare and seldom last. Thrive with discipline. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com

Do you and your organization have complementary visions? Do the missions support or oppose each other? Do the values matchup congruently, or is there a disconnect? In what ways do you reward, recognize, and revitalize yourself? Is it akin to how the company does the same, or do you both ignore this important activity? Karl Bimshas can be found at www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com

1. Do you have a goal you're working on?

2. Are you actively working on improving yourself and your surroundings?

3. Are you accepting responsibility for your decisions?

4. Can you identify three things you're grateful for?

Give yourself 25 points for each question answered affirmatively.

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Take leadership seriously and yourself lightly.