Changing gears ever so slightly (that’s code in my family for completely and utterly), let’s turn our attention to something that matters a bit more than your to-do list. Of course, your to-do list might matter quite a bit in any of several different contexts.
One form of value associated with a to-do list could be as an indicator that you are still employed. In today’s economy, that might mean quite a bit.
A layer up from at-least-I-have-a-job, a to-do list could mean that you are focused on activities that mean something to people who mean something to you. That could be anywhere from the proverbial honey-do list to things you want to do for your honey.
Moving up from there, you might have a series of to-do’s tied to meaningful goals. A meaningful goal could range from something relevant to your job, business or career, over to something you are trying to accomplish in your family, relationships, or personal health.
And then there’s the question of how much any of this matters in the first place.
So what’s the first place, anyway? And who cares? And why?
The Inspiration Behind Aspiration
A personal perspective here: I have a spiritual reference point toward life – my life, your life, life in general. I won’t belabor you with any particular dogma, other than to say that my way of walking through each day starts with the presumption that all things come from God (substitute any name you might prefer here), that God loves all of Its creation, and that not one soul will be lost.
Now, if you followed me around each day, and especially if you could not only hear me out loud, but also hear my inner voice, you would know that what I just said about my approach to life is a lot more about my aspiration in life than it is about my actual experience of day-to-day reality.
I do aspire to a life where I can see the good in all things, where I can approach all people and all situations with loving, caring, peace and acceptance.
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About russell.bishop
A recognized expert in personal and organization transformation, Russell has coached thousands of individuals around the world, helping them discover more about who they truly are and how to create balance and success in their personal and professional lives. He is the creator of Insight Seminars, one of the largest and most successful personal transformation programs in the world, with well over one million graduates in 34 countries.
Russell is an internationally regarded speaker, educator, coach and consultant. His corporate clients include Fortune 500 executives in aerospace, healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, information technology, telecommunications and oil and gas. He has extensive international experience working in Europe, Asia, North and South America.
Having started five different organizations in his career, Russell is well versed in the growth and expansion challenges faced by founding entrepreneurs and CEO’s. Executives and senior teams frequently engage his services on issues of leadership, growth and work-life balance.
Today, Russell is the the founder and President of Bishop & Bishop, a consulting and coaching company whose seminars, coaching, and consulting offer individuals and organizations a new approach to integrating personal and spiritual values into their personal and professional lives. He is the author of numerous articles on the power of choice and awareness as well as his forthcoming book, Lessons in the Key of Life: Questions for Those in Search of Answers.
In addition to his consulting practice, he has lectured on productivity for the executive MBA programs at UCLA, University of Texas and Washington University in St. Louis. Russell previously served on the Board of Directors for the University of Santa Monica and was a charter member of the Advisory Board for the Points of Light Foundation.
He received a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the Davis Campus of the University of California and currently resides in Santa Barbara, California and Mauna Lani, Hawaii with his wife, Valerie. Russell is an avid golfer and amateur chef.
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