Rup Jolly

Change

Leaders change. Companies implode. Strategies get modified. 

Notice a pattern here?

Everything is going to change. And it will change again and again.

You have to ask yourself. Am I the kind of guy that’s going to roll with the punches and turn lemons into lemonade, or resign myself to the events going on around me? It’s easy to get pulled under when the tsunami hits.

You define your fate. Not your events.  

Adaptability and the right attitude can go a long way in the business world. The ‘right attitude’ only gets tested when things go wrong. The real test comes when your world turns upside down.  Can you handle the pressure? 

A lot of people can’t.

And that’s ok. But you need to realize that even if you think you can’t, you might be able to. We are all stronger than we give ourselves credit for.

You have to be outside your comfort zone in order to grow. It’s usually very uncomfortable, pretty damn scary and can make you feel less than. But it’s the greatest gift you can give yourself if you decide to take the less trodden path and be someone who’s willing to take on challenges and welcomes change.

If Change equals fear. It’s normal for people to fear change. Great people run towards their fear.

Choose to be great.

Never Give Up…Keep Moving Forward…

Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done. Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you! —Rocky Balboa

Your New Year’s Resolutions Will Fail. Some ideas on how to keep them…

80%+ of New Year’s resolutions fail. Fail!

It seems like the movie Ground Hog day every year - minus the happy ending. What to do? I don’t like failing and I’m sure you feel the same way.

I decided to write about two things:

1. How to write some kick ass new year resolutions (Great questions for you to ask)
2. Some tips on how to do better this year (To increase your success ratios)

Reflecting on 2011

If you’re going to learn how to be a better person, a great place is to look at your past. The good and the bad.  Here are some questions to ponder (I cobbled this together from many sources online):

1. What went well in 2011? (Make a list of 10 items that made you happy, proud, your successes or something you would celebrate)
2. What did not go well in 2011? (Be real here, you’ll learn a tonne by asking this one question - where did you fall short, what failed or didn’t work for you?)
3. What are the 3 best lessons I learnt over the last 12 months?
4. What was I doing (behaviour) when I achieved my best results in 2011? (Think back to one of your successes in 2011 - Were you in the “Zone”? Define that…)
5. What baggage from 2011 can I drop? (Everyone has baggage!)

2012 - Bigger, Badder, Sexier You ;)

If you do these questions, I know you’ll have a good idea of what you want to accomplish this year. 

1. What would make me Happier? (It could be more of something or less of something - you decide which one motivates you more. What would I celebrate?)
2. What are my Big 5 Goals for 2012?  (Feel free to pick from multiple areas like health, family, wealth, spirituality, learning, etc.)
3. What things can I stop doing NOW?
4. Are there any small nagging issues weighing down my happiness? (This may drive other actions you need to take)
5. What are three words or values you can use to define your 2012?

Tips to help you succeed:

1. Make sure ALL your goals are S.M.A.R.T - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bound.  Ex. I want to be healthier in 2012 = FAIL. Ex. I will exercise 60 minutes per week to train for and run a marathon by June 30, 2012 = SMART!
2. What concrete actions would bring about your big 5 goals for 2012? 
3. Stick to one big goal per month - something will slip if you take on too much. Break your goals down by month if you can.
4. Start small and work your way up. Iterate upwards, not downwards ;)
5. Find a way to hold yourself accountable - post your goals publicly, tell your friends about your specific resolutions or find a partner in crime who has the same goals.
6. Most importantly: Look at your big 5 goals + your concrete plan every day. Post them in multiple visible locations around your house.

Next steps for me -I’m going to post some of my goals publicly. I wrote this post for myself as well…lol ;)

Cheers and let me know if you liked this post? :)

~ Rup Jolly

Thin red line between success and failure

Sometimes there is only a small decision that gets made between walking away from something or putting all bets on it that it succeeds.

Small decision to stay or go. But very big consequences.

Sometimes there is only a small decision that separates you from success and failure.

When should I stay and when should I go?

Am I a bit philosophical today? Yes :P  

There obviously is no right answer to this question. It depends on your unique situation and what’s right for you.  

Sometimes placing all bets on something is what it takes to get it done. And sometimes walking away is the right thing to do, so that something better can come into your life.

We should all reflect a little over 2011 and figure out what actions have served us well and what things we need to change for 2012.  Maybe one change could make all the difference ;)

Cheers and let me know what you think?

Rup

You’re a Lion

You are this:

We humans wrap our own chains around ourselves…holding ourselves down.  

The lucky ones realize this early and spend our entire lives unlearning the negativity that holds us down and learning how truly powerful each one of us are…

Every one of you can make a difference if you choose to. Don’t ever let someone tell you that you don’t matter or are not capable.

I’m tired of seeing great people playing small (including me)

You are a fucking Lion!

• Your heart beats the ferociousness of a Lion
• Your soul has the majesty of the King of Lions
• Your presence inspires others like the noble Lion 

In each one of you is a greatness that the world deserves and needs to see.  The world is big enough that you can play it in your own way, your own style.

You are not this:

Figure out what’s important for you and go after it.  Don’t be the scared Lion anymore…

Love, Rup