I’d like to fashion myself as an expert in human productivity. By that I mean, I think I am beginning to get my arms around what it takes to get the most out of my clients, my prospects and most importantly – myself.
As with the engine in a car or the hard drive on a computer, every person has certain amount of capacity. We can only work so many hours, schedule so many meetings and respond to so many emails.
Despite this truth, most people think that the key to their success is pushing beyond their capacity. We tell ourselves that the more we work, the more we will achieve, and thus the greater happiness we will experience.
But, deep down we know that it really doesn’t work like that.
Think about it.
Do you remember the first year you hit the BIG number in sales and income? Up to that point, you’d convinced yourself that as soon as you make “X” you will be happy.
How’s that number look to you today? What’s your new target?
Does the number really matter?
Maybe reaching and even pushing past your maximum capacity shouldn’t be the end goal.
What if instead you focused your time on a worthy objective that filled you with joy and purpose?