#55 - The Tortoise🐢 and the Hare🐇
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#55 - The Tortoise🐢 and the Hare🐇
The tortoise and the hare story may be an old, classic tale, but its lesson still rings true today. When we focus on slow and steady progress, we create a solid foundation for long-term success.
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The Tortoise🐢 and the Hare🐇
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Guest: Alicyn Mcleod (https://www.atlanta.tax)
Alicyn shares with us how her first job as a babysitter laid the foundation for her work ethic today. She shares insights on handling setbacks, staying motivated, and the importance of curiosity and asking questions. Tune in for some insight & motivation from a seasoned professional.
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The Tortoise🐢 and the Hare🐇
We've all heard the classic story of the tortoise and the hare. The hare, who was overly confident in his own abilities, took a nap during their race, allowing the tortoise to pass him and win. At its core, the lesson of the story is clear: slow and steady wins the race. Although this lesson may seem simple, it's especially important in today's fast-paced world. Everywhere we turn, people are trying to make us feel like we're behind, but it's crucial not to give in to these feelings of inferiority. Today I want to talk about why slow and steady progress is critical to professional success and provide actionable tips to help you stay focused on your own goals, rather than getting distracted by others.
It's easy to get caught up in the desire to be first, to be the best and to achieve success quickly. But this mindset can be harmful in the long run. When we place too much emphasis on being the first or the fastest, we often sacrifice quality for speed. Instead, we should prioritize taking small steps forward, building a solid foundation, and slowly but surely working toward our goals. Consistency is key. It's better to make slow progress over a long period of time than to burn out trying to reach your goals overnight.
Another important aspect of slow and steady progress is that it allows us to concentrate on our own progress rather than comparing ourselves to others. Our main competition is ourselves, and we should always strive to improve a little bit more than we did yesterday or last year. When we focus too much on others, it's easy to feel discouraged and to lose motivation. But by taking a step back and concentrating on our own progress, we can build confidence and achieve success on our own terms.
To achieve slow but steady progress in our careers, it's also important to learn to be patient with ourselves. We all experience setbacks and failures along the way, but it's how we handle these challenges that determine our successes. When we make a mistake or face a setback, we should take the time to reflect, learn from our experiences, and most importantly, be patient. We need to trust the process and know that we will eventually get to our desired destination if we continue to work hard and persevere.
One actionable tip to help overcome the urge to be first is to set achievable goals and focus on the process rather than the outcome. By setting small goals that are achievable in the short term, we can create a sense of progress and motivation, which will ultimately lead to bigger goals in the long run. It's also essential to recognize that slow progress is still progress. We need to celebrate our successes, no matter how small, to motivate ourselves to keep moving forward.
Remember, the tortoise and the hare story may be an old, classic tale, but its lesson still rings true today. When we focus on slow and steady progress, we create a solid foundation for long-term success. We promote an attitude of patience & perseverance, which can lead to significant results over time. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, we should concentrate on our own progress and set achievable goals to track our progress. The road to success can be a long one, but if we stay committed to slow and steady progress, we will ultimately achieve our goals and come out on top.
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Vimal (Vee-Mull)
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