Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first four hours sharpening the ax.”
As summer dissipates and autumn calls us back to routine, the time is ripe for revisiting our habits, levels of diligence, and the ways in which we plan and prepare for the work ahead. In short, how we sharpen our ax.
In order to live to one’s fullest potential, diligent care must be given to the aspects of life that impact everything else. There are always improvements to be made in each of these important life categories, and consistent attention to them ensures that you’re prepared to show up, do well the work you’re meant to do, and handle the challenges that inevitably come along….