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My environment...I've said it before...plays an important supporting role in my life and business success. The things I surround myself with - the people, places and things - are instrumental to my wellbeing. If something in my life doesn't feel good, I let it go. Period.

For example, today I got a bid for new hardwood floors for my home. I'm so tired of carpeting. I want something fresh, organic, rich and beautiful. This change in my home environment will serve me well in all areas of my life. Since I work from home it will make "going to work" everyday even more pleasurable. Relaxing at home will be even more enjoyable because I'll be surrounded by more things I find beautiful. The choice I make will soothe my soul...and yes, I'm still talking about wood floors!

What changes do you need to make in your life that would soothe your soul? Changing flooring is pretty minor compared to letting go of friendships or marriages that are past their "best used by" date. Picking out a new paint color is nothing compared to changing careers. And yet, whatever changes you need to make - big or small - are the changes you need to make. Letting go of what doesn't work and bringing in more of what does work will always result in a better feeling life. And a better feeling life is what you most want, isn't it?

Surround yourself with things, people, ideas, and stuff you love. You deserve it!

This week's brand new article will help you know whether the changes you want to make will require a BIG LEAP, or small steps. One isn't better than the other, it all depends on what's right for right now!

Enjoy your day! I'm heading to the batting cages later today with my eleven year old daughter. She needs to "hit a few out of the park". I think I'll take a swing or two too! :)

Wishing you happiness and success,

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Time to Take a Big Leap Toward Success, or Not?
(c) 2007 Cari Vollmer

In the field of personal growth and success there's a lot of talk about how important it is to take BIG LEAPS, get out of your COMFORT ZONE and STRETCH in order to create the life and business you most want.

I agree...there is a time and place for a big leap, AND there's a time when slow and steady wins the race.

If you're committed to improving your life and/or business there will come a time and place when the BIG LEAP stares you right in the face, daring you to take it. When that happens you'll be faced with a choice; leap now, or stay put.

That's what happened to me when I decided staying in my cushy corporate job wasn't for me anymore. I could have changed careers and found employment somewhere else but what I really wanted to do was start my own business. When I mustered the courage to admit my heart's desire I found myself at a fork in the road and had a choice to make: stick with the familiar or take the road less traveled.

I chose the road less traveled; in other words, I took the big leap.

Taking the leap I did set my life on a new trajectory. It's what I needed to do at that time in my life to honor the dreams I had for my life. Taking a familiar road would have resulted in "more of the same". BUT, my heart and soul didn't want more of the same, my heart and soul wanted different.

Once I got on a different path the actions I took changed. Instead of taking big leaps, the actions that took me to my next destination of choice were more of the slow and steady variety. With one big leap behind me, my life became more about consistent, focused action, rather than the "take leap after leap and hope my wings don't burnout before I land" variety.

Consistent and focused action, even in small increments, can be very powerful. Consistent and focused action will get you places...great places.

Don't underestimate the power of small steps.

So how do you know whether to take a big leap or stick with slow and steady?

Ask yourself, "What is the next best action I can take right now (to live the life I most want / build a successful business / heal my relationships / get healthy, etc.)?"

Then listen to your gut...it will tell you.

Strategies aside, your gut will keep you on course if you let it. Your gut (intuition, internal pace-setter extraordinaire) will nudge you to take risks, take time off, take a stand, get a divorce, get married, get out, spend money, save money, nap, exercise, balance your checkbook, attend a workshop, invest in your business, reevaluate your life, etc., etc.

Here's the thing: there's a lot of pressure out there to "take the big leap", but never do so because you think you should, do so because you know it's the right time to do so for you. If your gut is telling you to wait, then wait. If your gut is telling you to change your mind, change your mind. If your gut is telling you to go for it, then go for it.

Listen to your very wise inner voice. Trust what it has to say. (By the way, listening doesn't mean you have to DO.) Wait for a clear signal and until then, hold steady. Your big leap is coming and only you'll know when it's time.

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