Poetry by Pam

Sometimes it's difficult to see big picture. Seeing big picture means having to come up out of the details in an effort to access the entire landscape. Visionaries need to be able to both detail what has been done but also have people and processes in place to effectively judge how much they managed to achieve. With time consumed by work, it becomes difficult to step outside of the process and just appreciate how much has been accomplished. The people who don't do this, often give up a little easier than those who reward or validate themselves with milestone achievements. A sense of perspective is necessary otherwise you can fall into the trap of never appreciating the $100,000 you have while chasing millions.

Sometimes the approach can seem harsh. Refinement is a journey that requires the perfect balance of patience and emotion. But many times, we lose ourselves in the desire to succeed and it comes across as lacking in empathy. We must remember that we're not the enemy. We all want the best. But the road to the best takes discipline, practice, and commitment.