Alignment, Values, Mission, Goals,
Happiness
Summary
It’s one thing to espouse a set
of values. But we only find true happiness when we live in
alignment with those values. We’ll discuss that in our Thought of
the Day. Later in our interview segment, we’ll be joined by JB
Glossinger, who shows us how to ensure that we live in a way that
is truly congruent. That and more on today’s show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
- Bob
shares a story from his younger days:
"font-weight: 400;">when he and a friend went
"font-weight: 400;">for a drive in his first car, Bob showed him
how the car was out of alignment. When he took his hands off the
wheel, the car slowly drifted to the right. Without fixing it, it
would continue going further away from the correct
path. - The
same is true for us: when our actions are out of alignment with our
values, we become unhappy. This is important because we want to be
happy. The pursuit of happiness is not only written in the U.S.
Declaration of Independence, it’s the ultimate goal (even if
unconsciously) for every individual. -
"font-weight: 400;">Happiness is often the byproduct of living and
acting in certain ways, rather than something you seek
directly. The
late Harry Browne taught that
everyone seeks happiness and makes decisions based on what they
believe will bring them happiness. - Bob
defines happiness as “a genuine and ongoing feeling of joy and
peace of mind: the result of living congruently with one’s values.”
In other words, if you want to be happy, your actions must match
your values. -
"font-weight: 400;">Happiness is not just an individual pursuit.
For instance, if the highest value of a sports team is winning, and
the team members are all aligned with this value, they will be
happier and have more wins than losses. But if several of the
players are more interested in themselves than the team, the result
will be less happiness and more losses. - The
same is true in business. The culture of a company begins at the
top and trickles down. If a leader wants to create a definitive
company culture, he or she must communicate a set of values clearly
and consistently, then act on those values. But if the leader
communicates one set of values, then acts according to another set,
it will negatively affect the entire company. - As
individuals or as a team, the most powerful way to attain happiness
is to make sure that your goals, values, and actions are all going
in the same direction.
Interview with JB Glossinger
- A key
premise of the book is found in this passage: “So, freedom was my
top value, yet there I was locked in a prison of an office every
day. Did I really have to ask why I was miserable? … My goals had
been all wrong because they had nothing to do with my values. My
life was totally out of alignment with what I really cared about
and wanted.” - JB
shares that freedom was an important value of his. However, he
realized that the way he was living, and his values, had nothing to
do with freedom. - JB
shares a story about connecting with what he calls “the observer.”
In this moment, he realized that there was so much more to life
than fulfilling his own needs. He experienced an awakening of his
spirit and understood that there is more than just the need to be
right, wear the right clothes, or pursue other external indicators
of success. - The
four main ingredients of the Sacred Six are: alignment, mission,
values, and goals. - Your
values are what is important to you. Ask yourself: what is
important in my life? What makes me tick? Your values need to be
aligned with your mission. - This
process breaks down for many people when it comes to their goals.
Everything, including your goals, has to move you toward your
mission. - When
you make changes in your life to follow your dreams, it doesn’t
always go like you plan. Just because you apply the Sacred Six,
doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly. - JB
shares a simple yet powerful lesson from the book, about a man
named Frank. He describes the message of Frank’s life this way:
“Know what is important to you, and live your life accordingly.” A
lot of people spend time doing things they think they want, but
really don’t want. That brings suffering.
Resources
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The Sacred 6
by JB Glossinger
"font-weight: 400;">Glossinger.com
"font-weight: 400;">MorningCoach.com
"http://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Leader-Little-Matters-Business/dp/039956294X/?tag=thegogiver-20">
The Go-Giver
Leader
"font-weight: 400;">TheGoGiver.com
"font-weight: 400;">GoGiverSpeaker.com
"font-weight: 400;">Burg.com
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