Try hard to get things right...

My granddaughters have been visiting us here in the Adirondacks for the past 2 months and we’ve gotten used to their pre-teen habits – one of which is the option of a ‘do-over’ if something doesn’t work or act as planned. Nice to have that option, but life isn’t always that forgiving. And if you’re a professional, you want to be more prepared and well-planned. Don’t start your day without some basic planning – even if it’s only in your head: review your calendar (so it’s fresh in your mind), know what you need to accomplish (so you can plan and track your time), review the work schedule (so you know and plan for who’s working today), use your time wisely (spending time on the floor), stay on your toes (so you can react to changes), and keep your wits about you (a steady hand on the wheel). Nobody likes to start, stop, and start again, but if it happens, make sure you’re immediately engaged in communicating what, why, and when, and leading by example. As a professional, you’ll want to be good at this because your style and behavior are on full display to and for your peeps.  You can cross something out or start over, but you can’t erase the memory or perception of your actions. Try hard to get things right today.

 

Elwyn Brooks “E. B.” White (4^th of 4): White published his first article for The New Yorker in 1925, then joined the staff in 1927, and continued to write for the magazine for nearly six decades.