DVR

Technology has introduced multiple ways to track your comings and goings.  The GPS, or global positioning system, in your car can store directions you have requested.  When you use your mobile phone, the signal can be traced to the vicinity of potential towers.  The credit card companies know where you shop because the stores transact with them for payment.  However, you can also monitor your steps without using electronic intervention.  Your shoes can be used as a DVR (digital video recorder).  When you walk you pick up traces of the places that you go and leave impressions of where you have been.  If we look at the DVR (shoes) as a delivery vehicle report, the example may become clearer to you.

Delivery - Wherever you go, you bring your collective experiences with you.  You can deliver peace to chaos, answers to questions, and encouragement to doubt.  Walk with a sense of balance, purpose, and confidence.  When these attributes are displayed regularly, others will be receptive to what you have for them.  Be sensitive to the timing, location, and content of the delivery.  Some packages may contain fragile or perishable items.  Your intent should be to strengthen the recipient, not frustrate or confuse them.

Vehicle - How do you transport, or convey, your intentions, abilities, and accomplishments?  Do you put them in boots to limit their exposure and shield them from harmful elements.  Maybe you use a loafer method where the casual and comfortable approach is evident.   'You don't make formal announcements of what you can do and have done.  You let your actions speak for themselves.  There is also a sandal analogy that relies on style over substance.  There may not be a lot of material to evaluate, but what is there looks good.  This doesn't mean that you don't have the goods.  The point is that you may need to get noticed for how you operate before you get the opportunity to display what you can do.  Remind yourself continually of the desired outcome of your efforts.  Change shoes regularly to help you put your best foot forward.

Report - Be aware that you pick up residue when you take steps.  As you walk through certain situations, remember to wipe off any traces of mud, sand, or gum.  Don't let the mud (negative words) of your critics adversely influence your decisions.  Listen to the constructive input of those who want to see you succeed.  Sand (poor treatment) may be harder to detect than mud.  It is more about what is not being said or done.  Some people will not recognize your commitment or effort.  Don't worry about them.  Focus on the ones that are trying to help you.  Scrape away the gum (sticky connections) that cause you to be guilty by association.  There is some truth to the saying that you are the company that you keep.  Manage your reputation carefully.

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