Monday, July 19, 2004

Do What You Need to Do!

"When you do the things you need to do when you need to do them, the time will come when you can do the things you want to do when you want to do them."        

                                                                                               --Zig Ziglar

A number of years ago a prominent investment firm asserted, "We make money the old fashioned way.  We earn it!"  Sadly, we have become a society of entitlements and initiative has become a lost art.  When we began our home-based business, we established three core values that would drive our success.  One of those core values, or pillars as we call them, is initiative.
 
Initiative speaks of (borrowing Zig Ziglar's quote) doing what you need to do when you need to do it.  It means:
  • being proactive,  
  • setting the pace,
  • stepping up and being a leader, 
  • taking calculated risks,
  • blazing a trail, when necessary, for others to follow, and 
  • being willing to do the work to achieve your goals.  

The mission statement of Hefty Health & Wellness reads, "Initiative guarantees that our actions will be proactive, and focused on setting the pace in our organization and industry.  Our customers and partners can expect us to live our motto, 'Health and Wellness with YOU in mind!'"  We are committed to taking the high road; to make a difference, if you will.  Our customers and partners are the focus of our efforts.  Our rewards will come as we concentrate on the needs of those we serve.  
 
To earn the privilege of doing what we want to do when we want to do it, we must show initiative, and do the things we need to do when we need to do them.  How about you?    

Do what you need to do!

Always make a difference!

1 comment:

David Stone said...

Another great post. Certainly words to live by. I am reminded that I must work harder each day to stay in focus and disciplined effort.