The manner of "how"....

A quick thought for the weekend…

This week’s has had a huge amount of coverage of the political election in Massachusetts. One of the most important messages of this election is not about specific policies, political parties or ideology. What one of the key points that was made this week was people’s general dissatisfaction with the process of how politicians go about making laws and deals. And it extends to both sides of the aisle – remember no sex, religion or politics!

What was key was the importance that people put not only on the “what” (or goal) but also on the “how” (or process for achieving the goal). We all (myself included) get very focused on the “what”. Rarely do we stop and ask ourselves in depth questions about “how” we achieve that objective. This week the American people gave everyone a valuable reminder that the way in which you approach a goal is as important as the goal itself.

Take a moment over the next week and ask “have I thought about the manner in which I am achieving my goals?”. If you (like all of us) have neglecting this question as of late, take 5 minutes and think about the “how” of achieving our goal and the impact it can have on that success.

Remember it’s is not just where you go but the road you travel to get there.

Have a great weekend.