I just got the nicest note from a colleague regarding my post about Loyalty. He said: “You always tend to inspire me to take more action and to improve my self-discipline.” What a great way to start my day, knowing I was an inspiration for someone else.
I’ve heard this a few times during the last 18 months of making positive changes in my life.
When I spent a year losing 40 pounds, a few people told me I inspired them.
Then I spent eight weeks turning myself into a morning person who gets up at 4:30 a.m. and a few more people said I inspired them.
Then I decided to quit drinking alcohol 24 days ago and, you guessed it, more inspired people.
Inspiration for Others
Here’s the thing. I haven’t done any of these things to inspire anyone else. I’ve done all of them for me, and the inspiration is just a byproduct.
Don’t get me wrong. I love being an inspiration to others. Making positive changes is rewarding, and knowing you might inspire others to do the same adds even more motivation to succeed.
Most of the time, when I start working on a big change, I tell others about it so they can help hold me accountable.
Sometimes people just notice, like my colleague Stuart.
I've loved seeing your passion over the past few months. Keep it up!
— Stuart Rogers (@stuartdrogers) January 26, 2018
Work every day on being the best version of yourself. You might inspire someone else to follow your example.
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