1 Big MistakeNot Being on Your A-Game
Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.
—Babe Ruth
What difference does one degree make? If you’re hot when it’s 95 degrees, you’ll still be hot when it’s 96 degrees. Water is extremely hot at 211 degrees, but at 212 degrees it boils. Boiling water creates steam, which is strong enough to power a train. That one degree changes the game. Imagine what it would take for you to change your game.
Thought and planning are the keys to making a difference in your communication style and approach. You have an opportunity to either make a difference or be the same as everyone else. Is it worth it to think things through a little more? One degree more? Or is the status quo easier?
“The door to success is sticking.” ...
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