The Soul of Success

Sanur Beach -Bali, Indonesia

Do Less, BE More...Effective Leader

For those of you who know me, it's no secret that Bali is one of my favorite places to visit. Even after 24 hours of long flights and several plane changes, my travel weary bones relax as soon as I arrive on this island 7 degrees below the equator.

There, returning to harmony is a daily spiritual practice. Balinese silent morning rituals and the island's quiet natural beauty invite you to relax your mind, reconnect with your body, and spend time with your soul.

I certainly understand that escaping to paradise may not be optional at the moment. Yet this travel metaphor is a perfect example of what it looks like to do less and BE more...energized, focused, alive.

You've probably experienced how doing less and BEING more awakens your knowing - what you know for sure. So allow me to share with you a 1-Minute "Do Less, BE More" Practice you can enjoy in only 10 seconds, 6 times a day. Playfully practice this for 90 days and notice how much calmer, confident, and in control you feel. That's the soul of your success!

Spend Time With Your Soul

It's so simple and easy...

• For 10 seconds stop whatever you're doing, saying, or thinking. Just pause and stop all activity for 10 blessed seconds.
• BE still...BE silent...BE inactive (in body, mind and spirit).
• Stop all activity for 10 seconds, 6 times a day.

This gives you 1-minute a day with your soul. Playfully practice these 10 second pauses, 6 times a day, for 90 days. Allow them to become a natural part of your day. Pay attention to any differences in how you feel - subtle or obvious shifts. Notice how routinely pausing to BE instead of nonstop doing elevates your effectiveness as a leader.

Naturally, I would love to hear how this works for you. Please let me know (email). I learned this 1-Minute Practice from Neale Donald Walsch in an interview about his latest book "When Everything Changes, Change Everything."