Thinking about yesterday, it sounds as if it’s an out to underperform. But it isn’t.
Your best will change day to day. And consistently giving your best, you’re bound to improve. What takes thirty minutes today could take twenty-nine tomorrow.
So, don’t use it as an excuse. Go out. Do your best. And try to do better tomorrow.
Sometimes it can be a challenge to really feel like you’re accomplishing something. It feels as if you’re letting someone down, or yourself.
But as long as you’re doing your best, at that moment, whatever shortcomings you may have, that is all you can do. If you can say that you gave it everything you had, then you can at least be assured that whatever the outcome, it isn’t because you failed to do your best.
Thinking about how a number of jobs can be performed at a computer terminal, it’s amazing to think how much can be done from anywhere in the world. Now, maybe companies don’t necessarily approve of that.
If you think about it, the corporate mandate is really to work the full set of hours you’ve agreed, typically forty. But what many are discovering is that the work doesn’t always take the full eight hours.
So, the question is, are you paying the employee for the work? Or for their time?
My plan is to post daily, but not so much about my stay. After getting back, and having time to process, I’ll likely put up some information about my trip.
For the time being, though, it’ll just be more of the same.
Flying across the country, I was struck by just how much we’ve advanced in 125 years. The journey of air travel began with the Wright brothers’ first powered flight in 1903.
The aviation industry has made remarkable progress – from propeller-driven aircraft to the modern jetliners we see today.
And now commercial flight lets us get nearly anywhere in the world. Just without much leg room.
I’d been thinking of visiting Japan since I first took a Japanese language class in high school. A number of factors kept me from going over the years. However, I’m finally going.
A captivating country, Japan has long been a dream destination for travelers from around the world. With its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and modern cities, Japan offers a unique experience that is both traditional and modern. Paradoxical, yet somehow seems to fit.
From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto, Japan is a land of contrasts that seamlessly blends its ancient traditions with modern innovations.
Setting goals is an essential step toward achieving success in any aspect of life.
However, it is the commitment to these goals that separates the achievers from the dreamers.
Every day, we make decisions, conversate, and have ideas bounce around our heads. How often do we consider the origins of what we think and feel?
And not the grand beginnings of thinking or anything. Just, from what part of our self do we make decisions.
Sometimes it’s easy to see – fear is a huge one. We almost always know when we’re making a choice based on our fears.
But other elements are harder to get a grip on. Is it charity, or a need for self-importance? Humility, or something disguising itself thus.
Knowing yourself is the goal, even if it isn’t always easy.
In today’s fast-paced world, where constant noise surrounds us, finding quiet moments has become increasingly rare.
We are bombarded with a never-ending stream of information, notifications, and distractions that can make it challenging to find peace and tranquility. However, amidst the chaos, it is important to recognize the profound impact embracing quiet time can have on our overall well-being and productivity.
It occurs to me that travel is forefront of my mind because of my trip to Japan this week. I’ve wanted to visit since I was 15 or 16 years old, and it’s actually a little bothersome that it’s taken me this long. Still, I’ve no doubt that it will be well worth the wait.
Michael's Musings 