30 minutes before leaving for a recent vacation, my suitcase was still empty. I hadn't even started packing!
I had thought about it. Even set aside time for it. But other priorities kept finding their way to the top of the list.
Time with a close friend going through a difficult season. An unexpected Papa date with my two granddaughters. Hosting family night with our entire family. And, of course, those household chores before leaving town.
All good things. All important things.
But somewhere along the way, my planned margin disappeared.
Sound familiar?
Recently, someone reminded me of a simple perspective.
I GET to do these things.
Too often, I catch myself saying:
I HAVE to go to work.
I HAVE to take care of the house.
I HAVE to prepare for vacation.
Wow! It’s a little embarrassing event typing those out!
It reminds me of one of our Fulling Management & Accounting core values: Champion Attitude.
We can't always control what's on our calendar or when the unexpected shows up. But we can choose the attitude we bring to it.
I GET to spend time with friends.
I GET to enjoy my family.
I GET to serve our clients.
I GET to work alongside an incredible team.
Here's my challenge for all of us:
Today, when you catch yourself saying, "I HAVE to..." pause for a moment.
Can you change it to "I GET to..."?
Sometimes a simple change in perspective makes all the difference.
Let's bring a Champion Attitude to the things we GET to do!