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Are you living in the gap?

By Brad Farris Leave a Comment

When you look at this image, what do you see?

bar graph just short of the goal

Do you see the “gap”? The amount that the performance is short of the goal.

Or do you see the 50% improvement that has been made to close the gap?

High-performing people are constantly setting goals and striving to meet those goals. Once we meet one goal, we develop a new one!

The achieving of the goal is what gives us the endorphins.

But what happens when you set a goal that takes a LONG time to reach? What happens when a win stays just out of your grasp?

Change your focus

When we focus on the gap, all we see is ourselves falling short. Our response to that is usually to work harder, to double down on what we’ve been doing.

But if we can shift our focus to what is working, how we’ve made progress, we get more creative, find what has been working, and relax!

Where are you stuck in the gap? How can you start tracking progress and celebrating success?

If you are interested in learning more about this concept I recommend Dan Sulivan’s book The Gap and The Gain.

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About Brad Farris

As Principal Advisor, Brad Farris guides business owners through the pitfalls and joys of growing their business. Brad is passionate about helping business owners find better ways to do things, make more money and enjoy life more. Brad is a speaker and author. Connect with Brad on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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