New Series, Post #1: Surviving the Slump
New Series; Post #1: Surviving the Slump
How excited do you think Pat Sajak is to ask contestants to buy a vowel after all these years? Do you think Beyoncé is tired of singing “Single Ladies” yet? Which do you think Michael Jordan loved more – the championship rings or shooting practice free throws for well over two decades of his life? There are monotonous phases of every career, even if your career is that of a pop star, a game show host, or a sports legend. We are certainly not exempt from that monotony either!
You might not be experiencing it right now, but someone you lead might be. You might be in the height of peak professional fulfillment season, but start to coast after the holidays and need a boost. The purpose of this SRA Update is not to serve as a downer, but to serve as a preemptive boost to what everyone will experience at times throughout their careers! Our Update addresses short-term solutions for managing a slump, mitigating boredom, and developing a carefully balanced mix of deliberate grind and patience. Even if you are in a great place professionally, if you implement a few of our suggestions, your great year can continue to evolve into something even greater.
Stay Tuned for our Suggestions starting Next week!