You’re making progress and things are going great.

So why doesn’t it feel great?

You’ve put in the hard yards.

You’re good at what you do.

You are delivering results.

Stayed the course.

Forged a path.

But it doesn’t feel right.

It’s not fulfilling.

Something is missing.

Listen to your inner voice.

It’s giving you a clue.

It is telling you what you already know.

You are not on the right path.

It’s time to find a new one.

Which way do you want to go?

How assertive was your last interaction?

Being assertive is a balance.

A balance between our own needs and the needs of others.

Assertiveness seeks the middle ground between passiveness and aggression.

Too passive allows people to walk over you.

It disrespects yourself.

Too aggressive will have you working against people.

It disrespects others.

Better outcomes happen when you work with people.

Be open, be honest, be respectful.

Strive for the assertive middle.

People may not get it.

Friends may not agree.

Your partner may not understand.

All the effort you’re putting in.

The things you are trying.

Things that don’t make sense (yet).

The reworking of an idea.

Taking risks.

Stretching yourself.

Pushing through.

And that’s okay.

It’s not for them, it’s for you.

“If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” – Epictetus

Are you known for being consistent?

Consistency is usually viewed as a positive, isn’t it?

So, would you like to be known for being consistently …

… late?

… tired?

… angry?

… rude?

… rushed?

… unreliable?

… unprepared?

… inappropriate?

… inconsiderate?

Or, would you prefer to be known for being consistently …

… punctual?

… forthcoming?

… insightful?

… focused?

… energising?

… reliable?

… prepared?

… engaging?

… dependable?

It’s a choice.

Be intentional about the consistency you would like to be known for.