Success Without Getting Squashed! Jones Loflin Co-Author, Juggling Elephants

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3 Ultimate Question In your struggle to get it ALL done, what is NOT getting done?

4 Step 1 Stop Trying To Elephants

5 The result of trying to juggle elephants is that no one, including yourself, is thrilled with the performance. -Juggling Elephants, page 26

6 It’s Like A Circus! Flow of my circus lineup (How are the acts coming and going?) Work of the performers (Whose efforts are you pleased with? Who do you wish would run off and join someone else’s circus?) Response of the audience (Who is disappointed or frustrated with your circus?)

7 Step 2 Be The Ringmaster

8 The Ringmaster has the greatest impact on the success of the circus. -Juggling Elephants, page 30

9 What The Ringmaster Knows I must align what I do with my purpose. I need to be in the right ring at the right moment. There are limited resources for each ring and I must make the most of every moment.

10 The Rings Work/Professional Job Career advancement Degree(s) Certifications Self Health Hobbies Interests Spirituality Relationship Family Co-workers Friends

11 Step 3 Create The Lineup

12 Create The Lineup Step 1. Create The Lineup Step 2. Review The Lineup Step 3. Determine The Timing Of The Acts Step 4. Prioritize The Acts

13 Focus What’s keeping you from focusing on the right act at the right moment?

14 Step 4 Work With The Performers

The Performers Trapeze ActAnimal Trainer General ManagerClown

16 Step 5 Take An Intermission

17 Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen. -Leonardo Da Vinci Intermission

18 Three R’s of An Intermission Rest: What type of rest do you most need? Physical, emotional, mental, etc. Replenish: Reflect on what is missing that normally keeps you focused and motivated. What needs to be replenished? It is something physiological? Social? Emotional? Mental? Refocus: What are the next acts in the lineup you need to be prepared for?

19 Grand Finale Review of Key Strategies Step 1: Stop Trying To Juggle Elephants Step 2: Be The Ringmaster Step 3: Create The Lineup Step 4: Work With The Performers Step 5: Take An Intermission

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21 The soul never thinks without a picture. -Aristotle

22 May all my days be circus days!