STOP!

One of the hardest things for me to do is to STOP all the stuff I do at break-neck pace and simply pay attention to those around me.  When I actually do pay attention to others instead of the stuff, I like it better, they like it better, and we usually make some significant breakthroughs in the process.

"STOP what?" you may ask.  Historically, it's hard for me to stop...

• Talking too much
• Hammering down email
• Re-arranging stuff
• Pushing paper around
• Fighting against Mother Nature
• Pressing others too hard
• Checking stuff off my to-do list

Not sure why it's so hard for me to remember that the relationships count way more than the stuff.  

You have permission to tell me to STOP IT! when you see me getting those two things out of order.