Thinking For A Change is a great book by one of my favorite leadership authors, John Maxwell. The title of the book makes a couple of points: 1) most people do not really spend time to think, and they should do so for a change, and 2) if an individual desires change, then he/she must think and devise a plan to make that change possible.
Surely, you’ve heard of someone say… “I have no idea how I got here” – this is a classical symptom of someone who did not think their experiences through. While life tends to throw unexpected events our way, it is crucial for an individual to examine the big picture and evaluate his or her overall direction on a regular basis to make sure that he or she does not deviate significantly from the planned path.
Personally, I try to “think” for a couple of hours each week. Generally, I find a quiet spot, I clear my mind and start thinking about my experiences, my dreams, my plans, etc. Usually, I make sure I have a notepad to jot down my ideas and observations.
Try it… you will be amazed by how enjoyable and rewarding “thinking” can be. Also, I highly recommend reading the book.
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