"I am just not feeling it today. I know I have things to do, but how well?"
- Anonymous
I have been thinking this morning about being on TOP of your game and what happens when you are not. Sure, we all want to bring our "A Game" everyday. Reality says that is just not possible.
Have you ever been in a meeting with someone that was OBVIOUSLY having a rough day? Whether from being tired, distracted, unfocused or whatever, they just are not as SHARP as usual. What are your thoughts during that meeting?
Now consider it is your FIRST time to meet someone. You have your "B Game" in hand, knowingly struggling to deliver your best. What to do? Do you suck it up and try to bring a rock SOLID proposal? Would you ever consider RESCHEDULING with the person? Look to the paragraph above… wouldn't you hope that person would have rescheduled with you?!
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
No one wants to ADMIT not being an 800-pound bulletproof monster. We all like to ACT as though we are bringing our best every day. Yet, we ALL have those days when we are not. It is those days that get us in the most TROUBLE too.
When you know you are off your game, consider rescheduling or finding an ALTERNATIVE person to fill your role for that activity. Be UPFRONT with yourself about your ability to deliver at the level you seek. If you KNOW you are not able to do so, why not have someone else do it or just find another time.
For me, personally, I would much rather someone reschedule with me as opposed to WASTING my time with a half-hearted effort. It is like going to the gym only to drink a few sips of water and leave. Frankly, that was much WORSE than going in the morning and cranking out an extra 15 minutes on the treadmill. Agree?
Cheers,
Zach
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