Category: Lessons With A King

Gently recycle or reuse things before you throw them out. On the other hand, be diligent and pay attention because you never know where you might find something amazing. It could even be in the trash.

PROMPT: What treasure have you found in trash?

I don’t think you’d love it if someone kept you waiting for an appointment. Well, then don’t keep people waiting either. Once you’ve set a time for an appointment, stick to it. In fact, show up a few minutes before the set time so you are relaxed and comfortable in the space. When you treat other people’s time with respect, they will treat yours with respect too.

PROMPT: How did you show respect for their time today?

When you are given an opportunity to rebuild something, make sure the work you put in is deep work and aim to build something better than was there before. It might feel daunting but once you have your intentions set and you are willing to do the work, take things one step at a time, bit by bit and before you know it, you’ll build something remarkable.

PROMPT: What are you currently building back?

If you want to keep the amazing thing you’ve built going as amazing, even more so, you have to make sure you have a solid succession plan in place. When you’ve defined your succession plan, everyone involved will know the role they are playing and will do what is needed. Without a succession plan, it should not be a shock if something awesome crumbles.

PROMPT: What’s your succession plan?

There is risk in almost everything we do. However, there are some risks that are not worth it while there are others that are. We just have to decide how much we are willing to risk for the potential reward. That said, we should also keep in mind that not every risk taken will end up in receiving a reward.

PROMPT: What essential risk, did you take today?