Worms, Early Birds, and You
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The early bird gets the worm
I know, it is tempting. Just squeeze in a little bit more, one more teeny tiny task… and then IT happens. Late, late, late! Frustrated, disappointed, confidence down the tubes. I’ve been there, friends. Personal productivity and time management are a confidence game! One sure-fire way to feel confident… arrive early. Conversely, one sure-fire way to feel like a loser… be late.
I once had a boss who told this story… “Marlene, every time I am late to a new client meeting ~ I spend the first 45 minutes of an hour long meeting just making up for the fact that I was late.” YIKES! Sound familiar?
The most miraculous thing that happens when we are early… we get to be our authentic, powerful and fully expressed selves! No need to be apologetic, “make-up for” etc. Give yourself the gift of powerful YOU! Practice being 10-15 minutes early once a day for anything… and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
Personal true story: One time I was 15 minutes early to a seminar (wow!) and that gave me enough time to let a car take its time backing out of a tight spot ~ I had so much time to be patient and generous (which felt like a gift in and of itself)… and that person turned around and paid for my entire parking bill that day! Now, if that is a worm… I’ll take it!
Are you an “almost on-time / few minutes late bird” longing to be an early bird? Or are you a life-long early bird who reaps the benefits of it daily? I’d love to hear from you… Come share your stories, thoughts and suggestions on Most Powerful Life’s Facebook Fan Page.
The take-away: It is hard to come up with a tasty version of a worm. (no, I’m kidding, that’s not the take-away). We’ve all heard it before, the famous saying, “The Early Bird Gets the Worm” but what I’ve found is that the early bird gets way more than that. As a reformed “barely on time – usually a minute or two late” bird 
… I can tell you… all kinds of miracles can happen in those 10 – 15 minutes one arrives early.!!
Tip to practice this week: Stop where you are. Put the task down (even if it isn’t done). Do what it takes to arrive 15 minutes early to one (any) event each day!
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About Coach Marlene:
Marlene McCallum
Professional Coach, Founder ~ Most Powerful Life
Having Marlene as a coach means having a committed partner to one’s dreams. The hallmarks of her coaching are compassion, power and intuition.
Her clients report successes in the areas of life balance, personal well-being, life purpose, financial well-being, personal responsibility, entrepreneurship, business development, joy, and overall satisfaction. Marlene feels it is her life’s purpose to coach others on the path of their greatness, to uncover stumbling blocks, barriers and disempowering patterns and to reveal the most powerful and fulfilling life possible.
Her deep passion is to bring the “impossible” into the realm of the possible. She requires of her clients a commitment to be “coachable” and a willingness to be uncomfortable and at times challenged on their beliefs. Marlene believes that the combination of client willingness with her own commitment to greatness is a powerful recipe for the life of one’s dreams.
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