For those of you who are unfamiliar with Kekich's Credo, allow me to introduce you. Kekich's Credos are 100 "success secrets" written by Dave Kekich and compiled as a result of his life experiences and transcribed by Joe Polish. As Joe says, they are priceless!
I believe reading and applying them will give you insight, clarity, and have a positive effect in many aspects of your life... From business to your personal life. My hope is that you find them as meaningful and applicable as I have.
Feel free to add your own comments or thoughts. Chances are, you're not always going to agree with me...
I believe reading and applying them will give you insight, clarity, and have a positive effect in many aspects of your life... From business to your personal life. My hope is that you find them as meaningful and applicable as I have.
Feel free to add your own comments or thoughts. Chances are, you're not always going to agree with me...
Kekich's Credo #1
"People will do almost anything to stay in their comfort zones. If you want to accomplish anything, get out of your comfort zone. Strive to increase order and discipline in your life. Discipline usually means doing the opposite of what you feel like doing. The easy roads to discipline are 1) setting deadlines; 2) discovering and doing what you do best and what’s important and enjoyable to you and; 3) focusing on habits by replacing your bad habits and thought patterns, one-by-one, over time, with good habits and thought patterns."
My take: People are creatures of habit. As soon as we settle into those habits it's very difficult to break out of them. Take, for example, someone who is unhappy with their work life. Rather than doing something about it (e.g. confronting what makes them unhappy, requesting to change positions or teams, submitting their resignation, etc.) they'll suffer in silence and mentally check out. Once checked out, things begin spiraling out of control until one of two things occurs: A) They reach their breaking point and finally do something about it, or B) Are terminated.
The hard part, is having the courage to do something about it and this is where discipline enters the picture. First, you have to recognize what's taking place. Then you have to commit to doing something about it. And once you commit, it's time to follow through. Discipline is the result of dedication and willpower. You don't get it overnight - it takes time to develop.
The hard part, is having the courage to do something about it and this is where discipline enters the picture. First, you have to recognize what's taking place. Then you have to commit to doing something about it. And once you commit, it's time to follow through. Discipline is the result of dedication and willpower. You don't get it overnight - it takes time to develop.