I love that question, and have used it many times in the afternoon of strategic planning sessions. It’s after lunch, you can see the finish line. But before we leave we actually have to set goals. Commit to some action. Dare to dream.
In my new position at the CU Association of New Mexico I find myself in the position of having to practice what I preach. I’ll admit, it’s a bit daunting.
It’s easier to just do what’s always been done. Keep things going. Don’t rock the boat as it were. That way the chances you’ll make a mistake – or get noticed – are really slim.
But life’s too short, and since I’ve committed my life to the cause that is the credit union, I’m gonna go for it.
Next week I begin a road trip. The goal – to visit every credit union in New Mexico. I have a map, a mission and a mantra….oh, and some social media tools I’m going to sharpen.
Stay tuned.
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June 10, 2010 at 5:31 am
Glenn Coble
Denise, I like to collect quotes that mean something to me. My section on courage is the longest so I thought I would send you some encouragement…
Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.
– Franklin P. Jones
Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.
– Frederick B. Wilcox
“The greatest glory in living, lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela
Most People go to their graves with their music still in them.
– Oliver Wendall Holmes
All things are difficult before they are easy.
– John Norley
If everybody else is doing it one way, there’s a good chance you can find your niche by going in exactly the opposite direction. But be prepared for a lot of folks to wave you down and tell you you’re headed the wrong way.
– Sam Walton
You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
– Wayne Gretsky
Nothing gets done without taking the first step with no fear of the second guesser.
– GDC
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
– T. S. Eliot
I know god will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.
– Mother Teresa