Highlight Reel

People sometimes get highlights in their hair to accent their natural color or to make themselves stand out in a crowd.  You have seen the ones with green, purple, or orange streaks.  You may actually like the brighter hues for you own look and style.  If they work for you, wear them with confidence.  Even if you do not have highlights in your hair, you do have them in other places.  If you are interested in the NBA playoffs, you can always keep up with what happens in the games by watching the highlights on the various sports shows.  You may not be a professional athlete, but you can have your own highlight reel.  Think of the slam dunks, blocked shots, and fast breaks that you have completed recently.  They might not have been on television, but others can visualize them when you talk about them.

Slam dunks are those accomplishments that you finish with decisive exclamation points.  It's okay to show a little swagger every now and then.  If you reach a weight loss goal, wear a bold and colorful outfit to show off your new figure.  When you celebrate a milestone birthday, graduation, or retirement, don't wait on someone else to acknowledge the occasion.  Throw yourself a party.

Blocked shots represent your ability to rise to meet the challenges to your plans.  You can deflect distractions by being in position to see them coming.  Monitor your health by having regular physicals, dental exams, eye exams, and any other tests that are recommended for your gender and age.  You can prevent, or block, some illnesses before they manifest.  Procrastination may cause you to feel pressure  as you approach certain deadlines.  When you put things off until the last minute, there may be anxiety and stress.  You can block procrastination with accountability.  Impose penalties on yourself for not working toward your objectives at a consistent pace.

Fast breaks are those opportunities that present themselves to you unexpectedly.  You must be prepared to take action quickly.  If you want to get a new job or start a business, you never know when you will need to promote your most valuable product - you.  It may not be a formal interview or sales pitch.  You may be in the grocery store or at the dry cleaners when a casual conversation with another customer reveals that they have a need for your service or product.  Information is a valuable commodity.  Expose yourself to a variety of topics and be aware of current events.  You may not have the answer to a question, but if you are able to point someone in the right direction then you are viewed as a key link, or bridge.  It is good to be known as someone that can connect the dots.

Leave a comment and share the slam dunks, blocked shots, and fast breaks that you have executed recently.