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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Watch Your Step

When you are boarding or disembarking from commercial transportation, you may hear someone tell you to watch your step.  This is a common phrase that is synonymous with be careful, or proceed with caution.  It is not instructing you to stand still.  The assumption is that you will move.  As you take each step, be aware of the things that may cause you to lose your balance.  Watch your scale, thermometer, elevator, and posture.

Scales measure the weight of body mass, food, or other materials.  There is usually a limit that you do not want to exceed.  You have a target range that is acceptable for you.  Your brain acts as a scale for your words.  It assesses the impact (weight) associated with what you say.  When speaking, always consider that what you are trying to convey can be interpreted in a variety of ways. 

Thermometers function as a temperature gauge to let you know how warm the air, food, or your body is.  The reading is reported in degrees.  Know the acceptable standards and what you can tolerate.  The lessons learned from your successes and failures will help you evaluate when you are getting close to your targets.

Elevators can transport you up and down in a building.  There is usually a directory that lists who or what is on each floor.  Your relationships are like elevators.  They are the mechanism that allow you to access the different levels of opportunities that are available to you.  People on the ground floor provide a solid foundation for you.  They support and encourage you when you get discouraged.  Your contacts on the middle floors can connect you to the resources that you need to be productive.  Finally, it is good to know someone on the top floor.  The view from that vantage point lets you see what is possible for you.

Posture refers to how you present yourself.  As a child, your parents may have told you to sit or stand up straight.  Figuratively, you can use this same principle to make a good impression on the people that you meet.  Don't be a slouch when it comes to fulfilling your responsibilities.  Your outward stance is often a reflection of what you are thinking.  It's okay to sit back and ponder your next move.  When you have firm support behind you, it helps you look forward with a sense of comfort and confidence.

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