TRIP Tip #20 "Celebrate the Small Success & Progress"

The little steps are very important because they lay a foundation and build on good energy to make the path back smoother and more fun.  Remember we are after Fulfillment, Freedom, and Fun!

And speaking of fun, I’ve never been one to pass up on a party!  I love having fun with my friends and colleagues.   I have a feeling you might be the same.  What better time to have one than when you close a case, bounce back from a bad one or acquire a new client?  If we celebrate the small successes, then the large ones will be even more special.  Plus, they keep us motivated to move on to higher accomplishments, one small step at a time, well celebrated!


Give out prizes, dinners for a team member and their spouse, lottery tickets, order-in pizza, pick up some concert tickets, you get the idea.  Make yourself and your team feel appreciated and encouraged.


You also might consider inviting your clients or having a party at their office.  This one is a little harder to pull off and it needs to be the right situation with the right client who will appreciate your sentiment behind the celebration.  If done correctly, this will cement and deepen the relationship and increase the level of communication between you and your client.


Remember this section has been all about resilience and bouncing back.  During this time be very aware of keeping the energy high and expectations focused on the goal.  Being resilient is a learned art that resides deep in our character traits and only needs to be called upon during meditation or a time of deep thinking and commitment to bring it to the surface.  Commit to being resilient and you will be, it’s a matter of dedication and drive.  This in and of itself can be celebrated quietly by you when you are alone.  These traits are inherent but not always easy to obtain, keep at it and it will happen naturally.

Well, that’s it for this installment, I hope you have some new ideas on how to proceed.  Remember to take a TRIP for a lifetime, not a trip of a lifetime.

See you next time, and in the meantime, be resilient, and celebrate the small successes and eventually the big ones!
Keith......