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SEIZE THE MOMENT (Excerpt from Training Camp by Jon Gordon)

The best seize the moment because they don't allow their fear of failure to define them. They know this fear exists, and they overcome it. Their faith is greater than any score, performance, or outcome. Even if they lose, they are still on the path to greatness. And even if they fail, they are one step closer to the perfection they seek.

Ironically, even though the best have a dream and a vision within their sights, it is the journey, not the destination, that matters most to them. The moment is more important than any success or failure. The moment is the success. The moment is the reward.

When the best are in the midst of their performance, they are not thinking "What if I win?" or "What if I lose?" They are not thinking "What if I make a mistake or miss the shot?" They are not interested in what the moment produces but are only concerned with what they produce in the moment. When all eyes are watching, they know that this is the moment they have been preparing and waiting for.

Rather than hiding from pressure, they rise to the occasion. As a result, the best define the moment rather than letting the moment define them. To seize the moment, don't let your failure define you; let it fuel you. Don't run from fear; face it and embrace it. Don't let fear rob you of your love and joy for the game; let it push you into the moment and beyond yourself. Let it inspire you to live and work each day as though it was your last.

Don't let the moment define you. You define the moment. Define it by knowing that your practice and preparation have prepared you well. Define it with your mental strength, faith and confidence. Define it by knowing that regardless of the outcome, you have given your very best.

Everyone talks about destiny. Everyone searches for it, not realizing that each and every moment is your destiny. Make every moment of your life count.

Don't focus on the past, and don't look to the future. Focus on the now. Success, rewards, accolades, fame, and fortune are merely byproducts for those who are able to seize the moment—not those who look beyond it. Ironically, to enjoy success you must not focus on it. Rather, you must focus on the process that produces success.

You are more than your successes. You are more than your failures. You are who you are in the moment. Enjoy it. Live it. Make the most of it. Make it yours.

Action Steps:

Being on the road a lot this week has given me lots of time to think and one to things that popped into my head was the use of the word "assignments".  When I hear the word "assignment" it immediately makes me think, "more work" and what this section is about is not giving you more work but providing you with action steps to move you forward in your business and to live more fully in your purpose.  So, I've decided to rename this section "Action Steps".  I hope you view this section as just that – not work but progress towards realizing your best you!

So, this week's action step is to just spend some time thinking about this article.  What prevents you from seizing the moment?  The next time you sense an opportunity is right in front of you but you're hesitant to step into it, really step back and take the time to get clear on what's going on.  Where is that hesitation coming from?   More times than not, our hesitations are rooted in fear.  The key is to get clear as to where that fear is stemming from.  Is it from feelings of inadequacy, fear of not knowing the outcome, fear of failure or even fear of success?  We sabotage ourselves and subsequently our businesses by making decisions from a place a fear.  Someone once told me that if you're not moving forward, you're moving back.  There is no such thing a standing still.  Once you can understand the source of that fear, get it out in the open and recognize how it's holding you back, you'll be armed to stare it down and rather than it paralyzing you, you'll learn to take action in spite of.  That's one action step that will truly lead to success!

About the Author

Karen Dunlap is an interior designer, business owner and creator of the Design For Your Success NOW System™, a unique training and coaching program specifically created for design professionals. Using specific strategies and systems, Karen coaches design professionals on how to simplify their business, attract ideal clients and get back to their original passion, designing and decorating. 

Karen Dunlap | Interior Designer, Student Member ASID,
Trade Partner  AIDP
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