Unfortunately we live in the fast-fix world . . . fast food, overnight delivery, etc. We want “it” now. Our society has become one of instant gratification, which means we have become increasingly impatient. Email gets us updates now instead of waiting for a response in a letter.
How does that translate to personal and business growth? We read a book and hope that through osmosis we will learn and assimilate the information. We need to keep a journal/diary with a list of goals and steps to achieve those goals. If we see the information written down as a checklist, we’re more likely to follow through and achieve those goals. Otherwise, time gets away from us.
At least with the First Friday Book Synopsis (http://www.karlkrayer.com/), folks get a monthly reminder to do better now. For personal growth, it would be better if folks walked out of the FFBS meeting with a list of action items–things to do at work or in their personal life based on the information presented that morning. Then folks could effectively use the material rather than think “one day, maybe, I should.”
We can't grow a garden overnight. We must first plant seeds, nurture and weed, and then reap the fruits of our labor. This takes time and focused intentions.
Monday, March 31, 2008
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