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Note: As you may notice, I'm in the process of re-branding my company, as you can tell from the new name and tagline. I'm also leaving today to go on a two-week vacation to gain some clarity about how I move this process forward, so I thought running this article from a previous issue would be great inspiration for me, and for you, to become vacation-bound!

Have you ever watched an artist paint a picture? He or she works close to the canvas--painting small sections at a time in the process of bringing the whole creation into being.

But every once in awhile, the artist must step back from his work and look at the whole picture. Only by stepping away from

what we're working on can we gain the proper perspective. The proper point of view is crucial to the end result. It's no different for any other creation. Whether it's a business, a project or your life, you need to step back occasionally in order to get it right.

From a distance, you can see things you can't see when you're up close and personal. The difference is in working ON your project instead of working IN it. It's all too easy to plug away at something but miss the important distinctions needed to create

an elegant result.

Stephen Covey calls it "sharpening the saw". It would be foolish to keep sawing away without stopping from time to time to make

your tool more efficient. But unfortunately, that's what too many of us do.

Just as in music--we need spaces between the notes in order to create the melody. A continuous collection of notes with no

spaces is not harmony--it's noise.

You may need to take a vacation--to get away from it all with no work or study. At other times, it's best to take a course or

attend a conference to harvest some new ideas. Sometimes, it may be better to take a complete break; to go away and just do

something totally different--take on a volunteer project, build a house for Habitat for Humanity or some other worthy cause.

The important thing is to take the breaks. Without them, we lose our creative spark. We don't enjoy our work or our life as much. Our stress increases and both our work and our health suffer. We need breaks in our days, in our weeks, our months and our years. Try taking mini-breaks during the day--a 10-minute meditation, an exercise class at lunch. Even a 60-second, stand-up-and-stretch break makes a difference.

Just like we need to sleep to rest our body and our conscious mind, we need interruptions in our routine. We need a change of

pace in order to keep pace with our best.

Be sure to schedule your time off and then take some spontaneous breaks as well. Orient your life so it becomes easier and affordable to do it on a regular basis.

People in the academic world are expected to take a sabbatical--a year off every ten years. Why should business

people or those in other occupations be any different? Just because you've never done it before doesn't mean you can't--or

you shouldn't.

Step back from your masterpiece of choice and gain a new perspective. Get a new attitude. Reap some breakthrough ideas.

Put some spaces between your notes.

You, the people around you--and your business--deserve it.

Success Net's mission is to position you for greater success.

http://www.successnet.org

Coaching Challenge

Need I say more...schedule some vacation/break time into your routine! Take a look at your calendar and fill that in today as vacation time, whether it's 3 days or 3 weeks. I'd love to hear the revelations that you discovered once you got away from your job or your business.

July 2004
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In This Issue: Success Strategy: Gaining a New Perspective: Take a Vacation Edie's Book Club: Clarity Quest: How to Take a Sabbatical Without Taking More Than a Week Off Telebridge Rental About Spirit of Small Business
Quote: "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~~Lin Yutang	Gaining A New Perspective: Take A Vacation! Note: As you may notice, I'm in the process of re-branding my company, as you can tell from the new name and tagline. I'm also leaving today to go on a two-week vacation to gain some clarity about how I move this process forward, so I thought running this article from a previous issue would be great inspiration for me, and for you, to become vacation-bound! Have you ever watched an artist paint a picture? He or she works close to the canvas--painting small sections at a time in the process of bringing the whole creation into being. But every once in awhile, the artist must step back from his work and look at the whole picture. Only by stepping away from what we're working on can we gain the proper perspective. The proper point of view is crucial to the end result. It's no different for any other creation. Whether it's a business, a project or your life, you need to step back occasionally in order to get it right. From a distance, you can see things you can't see when you're up close and personal. The difference is in working ON your project instead of working IN it. It's all too easy to plug away at something but miss the important distinctions needed to create an elegant result. Stephen Covey calls it "sharpening the saw". It would be foolish to keep sawing away without stopping from time to time to make your tool more efficient. But unfortunately, that's what too many of us do. Just as in music--we need spaces between the notes in order to create the melody. A continuous collection of notes with no spaces is not harmony--it's noise. You may need to take a vacation--to get away from it all with no work or study. At other times, it's best to take a course or attend a conference to harvest some new ideas. Sometimes, it may be better to take a complete break; to go away and just do something totally different--take on a volunteer project, build a house for Habitat for Humanity or some other worthy cause. The important thing is to take the breaks. Without them, we lose our creative spark. We don't enjoy our work or our life as much. Our stress increases and both our work and our health suffer. We need breaks in our days, in our weeks, our months and our years. Try taking mini-breaks during the day--a 10-minute meditation, an exercise class at lunch. Even a 60-second, stand-up-and-stretch break makes a difference. Just like we need to sleep to rest our body and our conscious mind, we need interruptions in our routine. We need a change of pace in order to keep pace with our best. Be sure to schedule your time off and then take some spontaneous breaks as well. Orient your life so it becomes easier and affordable to do it on a regular basis. People in the academic world are expected to take a sabbatical--a year off every ten years. Why should business people or those in other occupations be any different? Just because you've never done it before doesn't mean you can't--or you shouldn't. Step back from your masterpiece of choice and gain a new perspective. Get a new attitude. Reap some breakthrough ideas. Put some spaces between your notes. You, the people around you--and your business--deserve it. Copyright 2002 Michael Angier & Success Networks. Part of Success Net's mission is to position you for greater success. http://www.successnet.org Coaching Challenge Need I say more...schedule some vacation/break time into your routine! Take a look at your calendar and fill that in today as vacation time, whether it's 3 days or 3 weeks. I'd love to hear the revelations that you discovered once you got away from your job or your business.
Buy it today at Amazon!	Edie's Book Club Clarity Quest : How to Take a Sabbatical Without Taking More Than a Week Off Week Off Author: Pamela Ammondson Have you ever fantasized about taking time for yourself just to reflect on the quality of your work life? Are you doing what you really want to be doing? Or are you spinning your wheels so fast that you're headed for burnout? And most importantly, is there a way to revitalize and refocus your career to your satisfaction? If you're like most people, that annual vacation doesn't do the trick, and weekends are just a time to collapse before it starts up again on Monday. If you can't afford the luxury of a full-fledged sabbatical, then Clarity Quest is for you. This powerful eight-week "training" program, which culminates in a week of self-discovery, is something that will fit into the busiest of schedules. Pamela Ammondson offers simple exercises to help you: * Break away from career confusion, and let go of old fears * Renew your physical, mental, and emotional energy so that you can think clearly and creatively * Identify your core values * Gain the strength, stamina, and calm needed to make important career and life decisions * Clarify what you really want, and take control of your life with a new sense of purpose and vision For seven weeks, you'll follow the plan, do all the groundwork for your future, and watch your dreams come into focus. When you hit the eighth week, you'll take a week-long sabbatical to fine-tune those goals, recharge your batteries, and commit to making the decisions that will change your life for the better.
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Work/Life Success Strategies

Igniting the heart of your company

July 2004

Welcome!

In This Issue:

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Gaining A New Perspective: Take A Vacation!

Coaching Challenge

Edie's Book Club