MOMENT BY MOMENT (This is how we make progress)

“Concentrate every minute… like a man on doing what’s in front of you with precise and genuine seriousness, tenderly, willingly, with justice.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

This is how we make progress:
Moment by moment. Drip by drip.

Begin by focusing your attention on what you’re doing and why it matters.
Then, specify a desired goal and use each moment to work in that direction.

This is how we make progress:
Moment by moment. Drip by drip.
There’s no need to rush.

Taken together, those moments will multiply and lead to real progress.
Progress towards important goals that change things for the better.

What you have is this moment. So focus your attention, create a meaningful intention, and then take deliberate action.

This is how we make progress:
Moment by moment. Drip by drip.

Keep going.

North Carolina

A TRAVELER AND HIS TURTLE

**Yes, this really happened**

“Bet you can’t guess what’s in my backpack.”

I glance up, half-listening, pegging him as another oddball. “No clue”

“My snapping turtle.”

I scan his face for a sign he’s joking. Nothing.

“Seriously?” I picture a cranky little turtle wedged between socks and toothpaste.

“WINNNNSTON” he says, grinning like he’s announcing a prizewinner. “He’s my buddy, and he can’t wait to see Michigan today.”

“Family up there?”

“Yep, Christmas with my sister for two weeks. You want to meet him?”

“Huh?”

“My buddy, Winston. Let me get him out.”

“No, not here. I’d hate for something to happen to him.”

Instead of listening, he cups his hands around his mouth and calls out, “Help! Help!”

Heads in the line swivel. My heart skips a beat.”

“What are you doing?!?”

“I like it. People look at you funny. Try it.”

“No thanks. I’d rather not get extra attention from TSA – especially with Winston in your bag.”

He grins wider. “That lady… she has a real nice butt.”

I feel my cheeks flush. Oh god, not this. He says it again. Louder. I brace for chaos.

But the woman chuckles. “Thank you,” she says with a smile before shuffling ahead.

I exhale, stunned.

He adjusts his backpack as if nothing happened.

“I’m going ice fishing tomorrow. You want to come?”

I laugh, shaking my head. “No thanks. I’m flying back home to Nashville.”

He pats his bag, “Your loss. Winston’s gonna love it.”

THE END – New Orleans, Louisiana

DECEMBER 16TH, 12:24PM

A quick motion.
Then commotion.

Did you hit your head?
One man said.

I don’t know…
I don’t think so.

Let’s get her stable.
Listen, don’t stand up until you’re able.

What happened asked a passerby.
She lost her balance and fell. Oh my.

This is happening more often than I’d like to admit.
Good Lord, it’s painful to be losing it.

And for this crowd to witness, it hurts even more.
Than how it felt to hit this airport floor.

Location: Nashville International Airport

SOUNDING BOARD

I had the opportunity recently to be a sounding board for a good friend preparing for a new client pitch.

Helping him think through the strategy and push the pitch further was so energizing and rewarding. For both of us.

And the result? A strong YES from the client to a monthly retainer!

There’s nothing better than helping people win.

THE 1MM RULE

The 1mm rule: Find the small, quirky thing that makes people smile, share, and come back for more. – Greg Isenberg