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Act 120:

“It’s never too late… To Enjoy Your Success

Too often once we achieve a goal, we take it for granted. It’s part of the journey. It’s important to give ourselves some credit. Otherwise we lose our sense of purpose. Enjoying the victories gives us strength to continue. And sweet memories to inspire us.” – Patrick Lindsay

Quote in book: “A (success) = X (work) + Y (play) + Z (keep your mouth shut)” ~ Albert Einstein

I usually don’t have a problem celebrating the big successes and the big achievements. Like graduating from high school, college, and B-school… like getting a promotion or a pay raise. As I told you in another blog, I got a raise this summer. I did not forget to celebrate. =)

Sometimes I forget to enjoy the little victories like awards. I’ll just blow them off as a normal part of the life, however, these little victories (at work, at least) are becoming fewer and far between. Right now I’ve been battling some really bad decisions at work and it’s been really frustrating. So all the little victories we win, I haven’t been thinking about them… maybe I should.

Like I probably should’ve celebrated winning the People’s Choice award I won a couple of months ago. I didn’t even tell anyone that I won (when I found out… although I do think I mentioned it in a previous blog). I got a plaque and everything. I didn’t really celebrate being voted “Best Leader” by my section. I don’ think I even told my parents until they saw the plaques in my house. I guess being publicly honored makes me uncomfortable and/or being given an award for just doing my job well seems weird to me. I feel like won both those awards for what I considered to be just doing my job, nothing extra special. However, I know that not everyone get recognized for “a job well done”, so I should enjoy the praise and next time have just a little celebration or at least tell someone.

Take the time to celebrate your achievements. The next time you do something great at work. GO have a beer after or a celebratory dinner or buy something nice for yourself. Just make sure you revel in that time and in your victory, no matter how big or small. Have you had any successes lately that you’d like to share? We can have a virtual beer or drink to celebrate. You pick the time and I’ll toast to your success! =)

BTW – I’ve been listening to “Success” from the Musical Ragtime, which immediately came to mind when I first saw this Act. It also just happens to be the ringtone for my B-school classmates…. “We’ll join the parade of Americans all doing well…. Success!”