Hail to the Chief, Being Your Own Boss

SHOW NOTES:

On this show…we are looking up, up that ladder that is. As we say “Hail to the Chief” and evaluate ways of being our own boss. The controller of our destiny. The final say. The Big Cheese. The Top Dog. However you identify, it’s time to take charge that starts with understanding your power and position. It’s easy to let life happen to you instead of making it happen for you. You’ve been dealt a set of circumstances, it “is what it is”. But I say fooey on all that. Sure, on the surface, it seems that some are more privileged and blessed than others but no one knows the struggle you encounter, but you. With wealth comes sacrifice and with fame comes strife. Nothing is as easy as it seems no matter how you look at it. But, you do have opportunity and that can start today; with knowledge. Knowledge is power. So you want to feel and be more powerful, start discovering and learning more about yourself, about others, and the world around you.

There was a point in time when I loved being an Assistant Manager. You had authority but not the final say. This was perfect when tough decisions needed to be made or you had an angry customer who wanted answers. “oh, I’m sorry sir, I’m just the Assistant Manager. I’ll have to refer you to my Manager on this”. Done, wrapped up nice and neat. 

I also saw evidence of this in my earlier years. My parents were the Managers and not only did I defer to them, I felt compelled to seek their advice and direction on all new matters. And then a little monumental thing called independence bloomed and I struck out on my own, getting bruised, burnt, and scarred along the way. Still going to them with the big things but tackling more of the day-to-day on my own. Then at some point, it was more of after-the-fact informative announcements vs seeking their counsel premeditatively.

I remember when it happened more closely, with my own children. “You’re going where?” “You bought what?” and then I realized - they don’t have to ask my permission and now I’m lucky if they share the details after the fact. 

Whoa, the tides have really shifted.  What do you put off in your life because you either don’t feel you have the power to execute or you don’t feel you have the permission? 

How can you assert authority over your life? In your thoughts, your actions, and your control?

Coley Lane Bouschet shares: 15 Tips for Cultivating a Boss Mentality in Work and Life found at lifegoalsmag.com

Michelle Rees inspires this talk with: How to Take Ownership of Your Life (and Get Everything You Want) found at wholelifechalleng.com

Flashpack.com shares HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF FEARLESS, IN 5 KEY STEPS

KEY HIGHLIGHTS: 

1. The goal is to stop letting fear run the show
2.  Raise your vibration, and remind yourself that you are worthy of the amazing life you visualize
3. There’s no time for jealousy and sabotage in a boss world
4. Don’t apologize when you don’t have to – find a way to thank someone instead
5. People are on different journeys and everyone has a unique pace in their lives
6. One of the most boss qualities is being able to shift unpleasant situations into golden opportunities
7. How we think and act is determined by many factors including our belief system, personality, upbringing, and behavioral tendencies
8. While comfort zones may feel safe, change never happens there
9. You can’t drive a car with emergency brakes on
10.  When we lack ownership, we tend to fall into the passive trap of saying “I don’t have a choice.” In reality, we always have a choice — even when we don’t actively make a choice, we’re still making a choice by default

 

CHALLENGE: set your sights higher by pushing off what-ifs and the fear of the unknown. You have the power to charge forward in a new direction and to gather the information you need along the way. Being the boss of your life means taking risks and when needed, surrounding yourself with trusted advisors.  

 

I Know YOU Can Do It!