Achieving UPHILL Goals
One of my goals each year is to turn my books into audio books with me narrating each one. As I have shared in the past, to keep me focused, I have both a “yes” list and a “not yet” list to keep me on track each year. Narrating my books have been on my “not yet” list each year after published, but just didn’t make the commitment to moving it to the “yes” list. It was a big goal and big goals take time and an unwavering commitment to completion - both time and resources – and then 2024 arrived – 7 years after my first book and 3 years after my 2nd book, and a month after finishing my latest book Drive with Purpose – I moved this project to the “yes” list and made the commitment. It took more than 100 hours of recording and connecting with a really good and patient technical editor for the final touch. The process was super energizing and incredibly exhausting at the same time - and reminded me of the quote - “everything worthwhile is uphill”. It was an uphill goal, and when you make it to the top - you’ll find the view is like no other.
Big goals are uphill – and takes tremendous focus and action to achieve. So, if you have something worthwhile that is on your goal list that you haven’t achieved yet – it’s okay – because it means it is something that will be worthwhile when you complete it. Don’t rush the process, but continuously move toward it.
I continuously read about how leadership development is at the top of CEO’s list each year – but the investment often stalls programs due to cost and commitment. Reading and listening to books are not expensive, but do requirement an investment in time. They can also be an incredible connection and positive engagement.
I was watching a hall of fame speech one year when Ed Reed stood at the podium and said” Hey Kurt, I still have the book you sent me when my brother died.” My eyes filled with tears… There is no better connection than that – download it and send a copy to someone! Now onto the next big goal….
Quote of the Day… “True wealth is not in your bank account. True wealth is in your people account. Make the investment each day!” Bw
Call to Action: Download the audio book below or order a paperback copy and share with a friend. If you have it – just send a book to someone. It will be the encouragement and inspiration they need to achieve their big goal and yours too!
Drive With Purpose; Move Your Career from Success to Significance a #1 Best Selling New Release – Now on Audible… Click HERE
Life in the Leadership Lane – Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace – Now on Audible… Click HERE
Find Your Lane; Change Your GPS Change Your Career – Now on Audible Click HERE
Looking for a podcast? Listen to Life in the Leadership Lane podcast – Season 5!
This is “Move to Inspire” with Bruce Waller! For more information, call 972-389-5673, or email bwaller@goarmstrong.com or check out my social media Facebook and Twitter page. Also, check out www.BruceWaller.com to review my leadership books “Life in the Leadership Lane”, “Find Your Lane” or pick up a copy of my journal “Milemarkers” to start recording your everyday and Hot Off the Press - Drive With Purpose, Move Your Career from Success to Significance! All books are available on amazon. Be sure to subscribe to my YOUTUBE channel to watch the video podcasts and other messages to help you lead in the workplace! “Life in the Leadership Lane podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform including APPLE, GOOGLE, and SPOTIFY. Interested in a book club? Join our book club “CLIMB” on Facebook.