Mind the Compass

Mind the Compass

Are you managing by the clock, leading with a compass, or both? 

Is there a difference and does it matter? Yes and yes. 

Some of us live by our compass and some of us are driven by our clocks. The few, the great, the champions, know how to make the best use of their clock and their compass.

1.      People leading by their compass lead their lives; people managing by their clock manage their time.

2.      People leading by their compass respond to the stimulus coming to them; people managing by their clock react to the stimulus in their lives.

3.      People leading by their compass become victors of life; people managing by their clock become victims of their schedules.

4.      People leading by their compass reach their destination and enjoy their journeys; people managing by their clock are so focused only on the destination they forget to enjoy their journeys.

5.      People leading by their compass rely on their maps; people managing by their clock rely on their planners.

6.      People leading by their compass live life by design; people managing by their clock have their lives live them.

7.      People leading by their compass know where they are going and enjoy the ride; people managing by their clock survive through their days and are glad when Friday comes.

How about keeping the clock on your wrist and the compass in your mind? Each has its own usefulness. Peak on the clock every once in a while, be fully aware of the surroundings, and above all mind the compass to prevent getting lost on your way to your destination.

Be blessed and be a blessing to others.

Carlos Fontana, President of Phalanx

Co-author of the book Follow to Lead (The 7 Principles to Being a Great Follower)

Author of the book PRICELESS (Sixty-Six Simple Stories of Reflection, Love, and Legacy)