The 365 Commitment

Day 189 – Transparency as a Virtue

Never have I considered being transparent and up front with my thoughts as being a virtue to pursue. However I am realizing a VERY CRITICAL concept for the future success of my daily 365 commitment. When I am setting out to do my list during the day, I have to learn to tell people NO.

Geez that is hard, especially when that someone is important or you perceive them to be important. If I start the day, in prayer, and commit to a list of accomplishments that I want/must achieve by the end of the day and then someone or something else interrupts my progress I have to make a decision. I think it is the best if you are open about the decision.

You could start the conversation like this – I have decided on a list of objectives to achieve in the next 90 days, these are really important to me, my family, my business and today I have a few critical tasks that will get me closer to achieving that objective. You are asking me to do something that is important, but not in alignment with my current objectives and my critical tasks for the day. I believe the correct decision is for me to say no to your request, to maintain my focus on what is critical to me. Are you in agreement?

Wow? Can you imagine that conversation? Imagine if that was with your boss? Now after imaging the conversation, ask yourself if this would produce a negative outcome? I do not think so. Even if it was your boss, this would be a great time to discuss your objectives. The boss could be reminded of what was critical, and get in alignment with you OR provide you with some much needed course correction.

Being transparent in your defense of your morning 365 list is important. Keeping a 365 list may create feelings in others that you are suddenly prioritizing them lower then they were in the past. That is not the case, you have set out a course and I are trying to achieve it. Having said that, you may find that being transparent, may get you feedback on your objectives and what you have decided to focus on. It could be that you will get advice that will revise your thinking. Is that a bad thing?

Choose to focus on what really matters. Let people know about your choices. Be Transparent.

Guy Reams (189)
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