Living In The Zone

There are those living among us that perform at the highest levels. Individuals that, when asked about their achievements, speak of things lining up in a particular way and much of what happened seemingly happened with little to no effort, with a relative ease.

Some accounts of athletes after an incredible performance or perhaps a high return on investments from a hedge fund manager or maybe a comedian after a performance when they left the “crowd in stitches.”

During certain times in our performances, whether professional or personal, things fall into place. Those periods require less effort as everything just works. Life’s less challenging then, but what about the other times. The times when you have to “dig in.” When every effort requires an immense amount of effort. When even the most basic tasks require much more effort than you’d like.

Today, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, I am grateful that:

When I’m not in the “zone” I’ll do what’s needed to get back there. More time, effort, and energy. I will do what’s needed.

I’m getting comfortable moving from one zone to the next. It’s a relief to find comfort within a zone but it’s more challenging and therefore, to me, more rewarding to live in varying zones of increased difficulty. Moving via growth through various zones is undoubtedly the more challenging path, but one I’ve found to be more rewarding and fulfilling.

When I notice my current level of proficiency in one zone has me becoming complacent, I’m more apt to move to another more challenging area. One reason, adeptness in a zone doesn’t necessarily mean I’m achieving my purpose for being in that zone. The second, if I’m not getting what’s needed in one area, it’s time to move, stretch, and grow in an area more aligned with my goals and purpose.

Are you living in the zone?

Is that zone conducive to you fulfilling your purpose?

Do you surround yourself with those fulfilling their purpose?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!