10 years ago, I read an article reprinted from Elite Daily titled “20 Things that Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.” It was a unique angle illustrating how actions not taken most often produced the most positive results, and in the shortest time, which is exactly what successful businesses strive for.
When looking at the don’ts of that years-old list side-by-side to the dos of our Core Values today, it was interesting to see the parallel reflection in the foundation blocks of our company.
Mentally Strong People DON’T Strong Automotive DOES
| *DWELL ON THE PAST
*AVOID CHANGE |
EMBRACE CHANGE: Meet new challenges without fear |
| *FOCUS ON WEAKNESS
*THINK ABOUT FAILING |
CREATE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT: In all situations have a positive attitude |
| *ACT WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING
*TRY TO PLEASE INSTEAD OF BEING THE BEST |
IMPROVE EVERYDAY: Today is an opportunity to advance through experience and learning |
| *POOR LISTENER
*REPEAT MISTAKES |
COMMUNICATE THE PURPOSE: Goals are attainable when the purpose is clear |
| *FEEL YOU ARE OWED
*BLAME THEMSELVES FOR THINGS THEY CAN’T CONTROL |
OWN THE BUSINESS: This is your business, invest yourself by using passion, energy, and focus |
| *CALL IT QUITS AND GIVE UP
*REFUSE HELP FROM OTHERS |
WIN! WIN! WIN! Winnfin creates satisfaction and builds unstoppable confidence |
| *BE IMPATIENT
*LET OTHERS MAKE DECISIONS |
PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION: Initiate positive outcomes and be the solution |
| *GIVE INTO FEARS
*MISUNDERSTAND THE SITUATION |
HAVE FUN: Life is short. Enjoy what you do |
| *LAG IN COMFORT ZONE
*REFUSE GOOD ADVICE |
DRIVE INNOVATION: Look at what you are doing and make it better |
| *CLOSE-MINDED TO OTHER OPTIONS
*JEALOUS OVER OTHER’S SUCCESS |
RESPECT EVERYONE: Treat everyone the way you want to be treated |
True today, 10 years ago, and over 500 years past: “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” -Leonardo da Vinci
As Thanksgiving nears, I am thankful for the opportunity to work with every client we are blessed to serve. And above all, for our entire team…believing, achieving, and succeeding by doing!