Blank Check

How much are you willing to spend to achieve your dreams?  What is the budget for your goals?  What is the payment for your potential?  Do you know the value of your voice?  It is hard to put a price tag on your success if you measure it in dollars and cents.  You need to write yourself a blank check to pursue what will fulfill and motivate you to be and do your best.  The term "blank check" usually means unlimited funds.  However, think of it as a plan to overcome obstacles, maintain focus, and build your brand.  These 3 blank checks may help you.

1. Check In 
• Visit the places that represent where you want to be.  Make connections that will recognize that you belong on and add value to the team.  Get off the sidelines and join the game.
• Use your name with care.  It establishes your credibility.  Attach to it to people and things that represent stability, productivity, and excellence.  Fads fade and trends end, but legacy lasts. 
2. Check Out
• Do your homework, research, due diligence, etc.  Observation is a key tool that provides context to actions.  What you see contributes to your boundaries.  When you are able to watch something happening, it confirms that it can be done.  It is possible.  What you hear influences your confidence.  Words carry weight.  The right encouragement lightens your load and relieves stress.  The wrong criticism can cause you to anticipate failure.  
• Leave stagnant situations, unproductive environments, and endless excuses behind.  Doubt defeats development.  Gratitude guides growth.  Hesitancy hinders harvest.  Panic postpones progress.
3. Check Up
• Your vital signs will help you determine the best approach, or strategy, to get what you want.  Know your temperature. If you are cool, confront the challenges of the day with resolution and confidence.  When you are hot (frustrated), proceed with caution.  Anger and annoyance are natural emotions.  Use them as a mirror to examine what you can change to minimize their impact on you.  What is your pressure threshold?  Pressure magnifies everything.  Do you thrive in high pressure situations?  If so, use that to your advantage.  If not, that's okay.  Make sure you are connected to someone that excels in that area and can help you develop that talent.
•  You can't do everything yourself.  Delegate, but validate.  As others agree to help you reach your objectives, don't assume that you are their top priority.  Ask questions and confirm that your expectations are being met. 

Leave a  comment and share the blank check you will write this week.