Envisioning Possibilities
Sharpen the Saw
Have you ever tried to scrape paint with a dull razor?
How about cutting a fine piece of fabric with rusty shears?
Or maybe slice a bagel with a knife that hasn’t been sharpened since, well, ever?
The painter knows that the dull razor will make their job more difficult and time-consuming.
The seamstress keeps a set of fabric shears clean and dedicated to just fabric, to ensure that the edges of fine cloth aren’t mangled and ragged upon cutting.
As for the bagel connoisseur?
A sharpened knife is one of the best defenses against an unexpected visit to an urgent care doctor.
This same logic was articulated by the late Stephen R. Covey in his bestselling book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”
“Habit 7 is taking time to sharpen the saw. It’s preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have – you. This is the single most powerful investment we can ever make in life – investment in ourselves.”
When you don’t make this investment in keeping yourself sharp, you’re inviting the various facets of your life to deteriorate.
You wake up one morning and realize your health has decayed. Untended relationships have withered. Your business has stagnated.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
The tools of most trades, or even hobbies, go well beyond cutlery.
We are the tool that runs our lives and each part of it. Success in our health, business, relationship, spiritual, financial, social, and other areas of our lives requires constant renewal and sharpening our behaviors, thoughts, goals, and plans. And just like the sharpening of tools takes time, our personal sharpening takes time along with self-discipline and a plan.
The next “Envisioning Possibilities” workshop will help you sharpen your personal saw and cut through the underbrush that’s been in the way of your success. We’ll help you identify the goals you want to reach, the tools you’ll need, and a plan to put you on the path to success.
Join me July 23 and July 30 for Envisioning Possibilities – evening 6 – 7:30.
www.envisioiningpossibilities.com a workshop given by Advanta Strategies.
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