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“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.”

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“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.”

—Will Rogers, 20th Century Cherokee-American actor & social commentator

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In our journey of personal and professional excellence, it’s easy to get caught up in past experiences, whether positive or negative.

While reflection is valuable, dwelling excessively on yesterday can rob us of the precious moments we have right now.

Today is a gift, brimming with new opportunities for learning, growth, and positive change. By focusing on the present, we open ourselves to fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.

As we navigate life’s challenges, let’s remember to honor our past without being anchored by it. Instead, Let’s channel our energy into making the most of today to create even better tomorrows.

EXERCISE:

How much of your today’s are used up by your yesterdays?

How would a clean slate for each new day help you realize far more of your potential for growth and achievement?

Let tomorrow come tomorrow

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“Let tomorrow come tomorrow.”

—Author Unknown

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To what degree are you a clock watcher? How often do you check your watch, cell phone, wall clock, or your digital assistant to determine the time? When you do, how often are you seeing how much time is left before your next item on your schedule? How often do you determine how long you must wait until an upcoming event that you desire or dread?

A frequent example for many people is to check the time at night during what is supposed to be a restful night’s sleep. How often do you find yourself doing a bit of subtraction to determine how many hours and minutes before you must rise and hopefully shine to begin the day?

Hitting the pause button on today or fast forwarding to tomorrow are best used for your digital recording devices. How can you simply enjoy the show and savor the passage of time you have?

EXERCISE:

What alternative approaches and strategies can you employ to more fully experience your todays and let tomorrow come tomorrow?