As I discussed in my book, 60 Second Strategist, Marco Island Florida was the most beautiful place I have ever lived. It’s a small island off of the southwest tip of South Florida. It used to be a retirement community, so it’s really quiet and inhabited by lots of old money.
Every morning, I would get up and go for a job around the island. Not only was this a good way to deal with the stress of a 90 hour work week, it was a good way to gain clarity.
Now, I have done a lot of running in my life and have never found this “runners high” that so many people talk about it. I figure that if I haven’t achieved it after 33 miles, I’m just not meant to get it. One thing I have found is a real sense of clarity after about mile five or six.
Once I get in the groove of the run, the pain starts to go away and my mind can drift off to something other than running. The view of yachts, palm trees and gorgeous mansions around Marco Island provided the imagery of beauty and success I needed to drive my business.
I was away from the office, phone, computer and other such distractions, which allowed my mind to explore my personal and organizational goals from a high level and really insure my daily actions were leading to my long-term success.
Do you have a happy Place?
Do you go there every day?
If not. Find one. Many it’s not running or exercise. Maybe it’s art or crochet. You need an outlet to help your mind create.
Tomorrow, we’ll talk about your creative reserve.
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