Designer Bags

Often, the perfect complement to a nice pair of shoes is a designer bag.  For ladies, it might be a handbag.  For men, it could be a briefcase.  For students, it may be a backpack.  The bag is not as significant as the contents carried in it.  What you carry around influences how and where you are able to move.  Your bag may be packed with a variety of items, both good and bad.  Take an inventory of what you are carrying and identify what needs to be kept and what should be discarded.  Think of bags in terms of the following: blame, ambition, gamble, and stamp.

Blame - There is usually a negative connotation associated with the word blame.  It is used to assign responsibility for something that has gone wrong.  Remove blame from your bag.  It is heavy and will slow you down and restrict your mobility.  Focus on correcting the problem and helping the person learn something positive from the mistake.

Ambition - It is good to have personal and professional goals.  They can be connected to your purpose and may contribute to your confidence, relationships, and success.  Ambition can be a healthy tool for your development.  It is important to remember that you need to control your ambition and not let it control you.  Make sure there is room for other things in your bag other than ambition.

Gamble - A gamble, or risk, is something that has the potential to benefit you or cost you.  There should always be a supply of calculated gambles in your bag.  You may be familiar with the saying, "nothing ventured, nothing gained".  Timing, consequences, and experience are key factors to help you determine if a risk is worth it.  When you take appropriate action regarding the risks in your bag, they should ultimately mature into rewards.

Stamp - When you approve of something, you can choose to give it a stamp of approval.  Your stamp is personal and is indicative of your support.  It can move things forward in a timely manner.  Use it wisely so that it has value.   Make sure that it always accessible in your bag.  It may be needed for unexpected opportunities.

Leave a comment and share which item in your bag will be used this week.