Years ago when I was studying Psychology, one of the
key ethical principles was that every patient received a
high "standard of care."
The medical, legal and many other professions, all require
that the client receive the highest "standard of care."
Since you are in charge of your life, what standards of
care do you set for yourself?
This is a vital question. In fact, I'm convinced that one
of the easiest and most reliable ways to take your life to
the "next level" of success, happiness and personal
fulfillment is to change your "standard of care."
We all have standards for every area of our lives. We have
a standard for how we take care of ourselves, what we'll
eat, how much we exercise and how we dress. We know when a
spot on a shirt violates our standards of appearance. We
know when the house is unusually messy or when our
standards are violated in a restaurant.
But how about your standards for success? What are your
minimum standards for personal development, for achievement
and pursuit of your most important goals? What are your
absolute standards in personal relationships, in
spirituality or for your savings account? If you raise your
standards, you transform your life.
I love Donald Trump because he makes an easy example. Have
you ever seen his hair messed up? How about a spot on his
tie? Have you ever seen him out of control, distracted or
confused? I'm sure all of these things happen to him
occasionally, but his standards in these areas are very
high and we all know it.
What do you think Bill Gates' standards are for his office?
How about Martha Stewarts' standards for marketing and
sales?
Here's a very small example that has become a symbol in our
house. We have a standard that the kitchen is spotless when
we go to bed every night. We don't always meet that
standard, especially after a party or whatever, but when I
get up to make coffee in the morning, that clean counter
and empty sink tell me I'm "good to go." The day begins
with a clean slate, and a fresh start. It's a small
standard, but gives an example of how a small change in
standards has made a huge difference in our energy and
focus as we start the day.
Examine your standards. You have them, even if you haven't
thought about them before. Are you happy with your
standards for dress, for health, for income? Your standards
in relationships? How about your minimum standard for
personal growth? Or your standard for success and
achievement? Raise your standards. Even a small change in
just one area - clean your kitchen at night - can change
your day, and lots of good days will change your whole
life!
key ethical principles was that every patient received a
high "standard of care."
The medical, legal and many other professions, all require
that the client receive the highest "standard of care."
Since you are in charge of your life, what standards of
care do you set for yourself?
This is a vital question. In fact, I'm convinced that one
of the easiest and most reliable ways to take your life to
the "next level" of success, happiness and personal
fulfillment is to change your "standard of care."
We all have standards for every area of our lives. We have
a standard for how we take care of ourselves, what we'll
eat, how much we exercise and how we dress. We know when a
spot on a shirt violates our standards of appearance. We
know when the house is unusually messy or when our
standards are violated in a restaurant.
But how about your standards for success? What are your
minimum standards for personal development, for achievement
and pursuit of your most important goals? What are your
absolute standards in personal relationships, in
spirituality or for your savings account? If you raise your
standards, you transform your life.
I love Donald Trump because he makes an easy example. Have
you ever seen his hair messed up? How about a spot on his
tie? Have you ever seen him out of control, distracted or
confused? I'm sure all of these things happen to him
occasionally, but his standards in these areas are very
high and we all know it.
What do you think Bill Gates' standards are for his office?
How about Martha Stewarts' standards for marketing and
sales?
Here's a very small example that has become a symbol in our
house. We have a standard that the kitchen is spotless when
we go to bed every night. We don't always meet that
standard, especially after a party or whatever, but when I
get up to make coffee in the morning, that clean counter
and empty sink tell me I'm "good to go." The day begins
with a clean slate, and a fresh start. It's a small
standard, but gives an example of how a small change in
standards has made a huge difference in our energy and
focus as we start the day.
Examine your standards. You have them, even if you haven't
thought about them before. Are you happy with your
standards for dress, for health, for income? Your standards
in relationships? How about your minimum standard for
personal growth? Or your standard for success and
achievement? Raise your standards. Even a small change in
just one area - clean your kitchen at night - can change
your day, and lots of good days will change your whole
life!
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