Bountiful Results

Going the extra mile is very rewarding. I firmly believe that bountiful results are found along the extra mile.  Average will not be found there. As a matter of fact,  my sign that reads; “NOTICE: No Mediocrity Beyond this Point!” should probably hang at the start of this extra mile.  The extra mile starts half way up that proverbial glass.  You know, the one that has generated all that debate about is it half full or half empty.  When I fill my glass up to the top along the extra mile, there is no debate, it is full.  Along the extra mile is where you will discover that your potential is far greater than you have believed.  You will see your results start to multiply.

My boss would ask me to contribute to the meeting and I would offer to run it for him.  I went the extra mile to gain those extra management skills and to gain comfort leading the meetings and other people.  Those journeys beyond what was required led to my promotion.  I also find great happiness in offering unsolicited praise and recognition.  Not only can it lift the other person up, it does wonders for your own morale.

The Thanksgiving holiday is approaching.  Seek out someone that needs a hand or needs help finding a reason to be thankful. Help them up and then ask them to walk the extra mile with you while you seek out the next person that needs a hand up.