Service is Exponential
Marlene & Craig, Canmore, Alberta, Canada, September 2024
Our mission isn't just about running a business; it's about touching lives and leaving a mark of positivity with our clients, colleagues, and communities. It's a journey that transcends time and weaves together the threads of partnership, service, and transformation.
Being of service to others includes all aspects and all areas of our lives.
It's not a box to check, but rather a lifelong journey to embrace. It is a calling that beckons us to transcend the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary. Service becomes intertwined with our identity when we're attuned to the countless opportunities it presents each day. Our journey with Momentum Consulting began with youthful enthusiasm, an eagerness to learn, and a fervent desire to make a difference.
When my husband and business partner asked me to marry him nearly 39 years ago he made me a whole slew of unreasonable promises. I’m pretty sure he started with only a few in mind. However, I was so dumbfounded by the fact he was proposing to me that I didn’t say anything. This, in turn, spurred him on and he just kept promising.
The one moment that finally did it... the one that stopped me in my tracks and had me actually consider the possibility of making a life-long commitment to this guy was this:
“I PROMISE YOU OUR LIVES WILL ALWAYS BE ABOUT SOMETHING BIGGER THAN OURSELVES.”
It was a pledge that resonated deep within me, an assurance that our journey together would transcend the ordinary and embrace a higher purpose. It was a commitment that drew an unequivocal "yes" from my heart. Why is that? The resonance of that promise was profound, awakening within me a realization that life finds its truest meaning in service to others and knowing that our lives make some sort of difference.
In a world full of skepticism, survival strategies, and endless competition, it's all too easy to lose sight of what truly matters and what genuinely works. However, we have the power to reclaim our purpose, to affirm our commitment to service in our everyday lives.
We're not just saying "yes" to serving others; we're saying "yes" to a life infused with meaning and connection.
It's a gift we extend to our workspaces, clients, families, friends, and communities. This gift of service radiates in all directions, a boomerang of positivity that circles back to enrich our own lives.
So, let's keep the flame of service burning, and ignite sparks of inspiration in every encounter. As we navigate the intricate dance of life, let's remember that our purpose isn't confined to profit margins or personal accolades. Our purpose is to create a legacy of change, to embody the transformative power of service, and to leave an indelible mark on the world.
Rundle Forebay Resevoir, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Serving others is a gift that goes 360 degrees; ultimately, it is a gift we give ourselves.
All my best,
Fundamental of the Week #18: PRACTICE BLAMELESS PROBLEM-SOLVING
Focus on finding a solution, not who is at fault; apply your creativity, spirit, and enthusiasm to developing solutions. Then, identify lessons learned, and use those lessons to improve processes and strengthen relationships.
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