What's Holding You Back?

    What's holding you back from being better than you are right now?  Take a mental inventory.  Is there something that you wish you could change about yourself that would allow you to be happy and more successful in your work or personal life?  Is there a habit or personality trait that you know you have to overcome so that you can move forward?  If you know that you have a weight that's impeding your progress you have to figure out why you haven't cut it loose so that you can soar.  Maybe it's something that has become so much a part of who you are that you worry that you'll be lost without it.  Let's face it, sometimes sticking with our warts seems more comfortable than doing what it takes to get rid of them.
    What's holding your team back from being better than they are right now?  Is it a lack of focus, unshared vision or a team member who is nice and well-liked, but just not right for the job?  Again, it takes work to develop focus and share a vision.  It's uncomfortable and sad to let someone go who wants to be with your team, but just can't cut it.  It all drags you down and keeps you from moving forward.
    Really think about where you see yourself and your team short-term and long-term.  Figure out what will get you there.  Make a decision to make every day count and don't just put up with ok.  It's fine to coast along for a while as long as it doesn't become a rut you get stuck in.  That is true for performance and thinking.  Regularly check to see how you're feeling about what you're doing and if changes need to be made, do it.