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The Number 1 Reason Why People Do Not Experience Long-Term Success

Written by Robb Thompson

Topic: Success CoachingPublished July 9, 2008
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Our Success In Life Is In Direct Proportion To Our Conquering The Giant Named "Maintenance."

Maintenance Defined:

Webster's Dictionary defines maintain to keep in due condition, operation or force. Any car, house, or shoe that is not properly maintained gets worse from the day it was made, built, or purchased. The value of anything decreases when it isn't maintained. The Maintenance Department maintains the standards of the company or organization it represents.

Neglect:

Those who maintain themselves are the ones who will ultimately excel; those who neglect to maintain are forced to start from scratch over and over. This applies to all areas of life -- marriage, cars, and health just to name a few. Simply put, what you neglect to maintain today will ultimately cost you greatly tomorrow.

Details:

Life is won or lost in the details. When details are neglected, they become too overwhelming for any one individual to face. The more the details of life are neglected, the larger they become. Wise Solomon observed this in a lazy man who had let his valuable field decay into a wasteland. The field was "overgrown with thorns; its surface was covered with nettles; its stone wall was broken down." That's the destination for those who lose their battle with the giant named Maintenance.

Action Steps:

1. What have you neglected to maintain? Explain why?

2. Everyday make it a point to focus on the details of each and every project. Ask yourself, "Have a thoroughly looked through this to ensure this is completed with excellence?"

3. Ask others to hold you accountable to maintain any specific area in your life.

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About the Author

Robb Thompson is the founder and President of Robb Thompson International, an innovative company that does not just focus on developing leadership skills, but developing a leaders vision. He is also President and CEO of Robb Thompson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, devoted to helping the less fortunate in the US and other countries. Along with this Robb’s desire is to equip leaders in business and government with practical yet life-changing principles for success. His CHARACTERCENTERED LEADERSHIP™ principles have impacted businesses, employees and leaders worldwide. Robb is dynamic speaker and prolific author. He is known by many as one of the world’s leading teachers on personal excellence and character development. Traveling the globe speaking to more than 5000 audiences in over 40 countries, he has trained and coached business executives and mentored government leaders, including Heads of State, Cabinet Members, and Royalty. Author of more than 20 books and hundreds of personal development resources, Dr. Thompson speaks to millions of people across the earth each week through his televised broadcast, “Winning in Life.” Robb Thompson is committed to developing leaders around the world. Find out more about Robb Thompson and Robb Thompson International by clicking on this link www.robbthompson.com.

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