These past 4 weeks we’ve explored my GUMP philosophy: Gratitude, Uplift Someone, Meaningful and don’t take it Personally.  There’s a reason I say ‘GUMP it daily’; like showering or tooth brushing, practicing these disciplines every single day brings us in closer touch with not only ourselves but those around us, and reminds us of simple, yet profound ways of a life well lived.

I flipped the calendar this week to August.  AUGUST! I don’t know about you, but it sure snuck up on me. August is the 8th month of the year…which means that we’ve had eight full months to work on making 2010 the best year yet.

How’s that coming along for you? Have you kept up with the resolutions or goals you set way back in January? Do you remember what they are? Even if you don’t, the good news is that August is almost like a new year again…the school supplies in the stores, the beginning of a new academic year and for many companies a new fiscal year. It all adds up to a second chance at success.

So what are you waiting for? Dust off the list, add a goal or two, and get busy! You have a full FIVE months to go out and tackle the world! The even better news is that if you make the smart decision to NOT go it alone, telling someone your goals will hold you accountable to making better progress towards them. So find a buddy (or shoot me an email), hold each other to it, and kick it in gear!

Tags: august, career, gump it, GUMP It Daily, kansas city, new year, positive, susan ashley

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