Monday, February 16, 2009

It's all about chunking. . .

When I first went to start my adventure with 23 things, I admit it was pushed back, A LOT. I was so concerned with finishing the entire project that the task became a bit overwhelming. However, this morning on my way into work I was listening to Tony Robbins and I really took what he was saying to heart. He was talking about rationalizing and the "stories" we tell ourselves for why we don't accomplish things. One of the stories I discovered that I have been telling myself was that this task was overwhelming or that I didn't have the time.

I am a over-achiever by nature, I believe everyone at RMD is, and felt that if I was going to catch-up with 23 things I would need to catch-up on all weeks, all at once. But this morning taught me something different. What about just starting? Making the first movement, and breaking the project down into more manageable pieces or chunks. This is definitely something I have learned time and again at RMD.

I believe that each and every member of the RMD team has taught me how to be a smarter, sharper, more creative and passionate problem-solver in the professional world. They have helped me gain and improve on a whole plethora of skills and I truly could not ask for a better working environment. Not only does every person at RMD help me to grow professionally, they also help me to grow personally. This is through encouragement of "listening in" in the mornings to influential and motivational people like Tony Robbins, at Mojo meetings when team members are rewarded for hard work with "attitudes of gratitude" or "smile awards" and through our running club.

I could go on about all RMD has taught me, but I'd rather keep delivering it to this blog in chunks, as Tony suggests for completing my tasks. . .stay tuned.

MES

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