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Every Friday Has A Debo
Joshua Bovill • April 2, 2021
This is how looking forward to Friday is hurting your career.
Are you one of those people who look forward to Friday? If you are like almost every human being in the world, then you probably said yes to this answer! There are a many reasons people look forward to Fridays. Some party with friends. Some rest at home and others spend time with family. So you may ask yourself, how is this hurting my career. Well a few weeks ago I had a "light bulb" moment. It was the middle of what was a very slow week. Hump day as the famous camel from Geico would describe it, felt more like a mountain, than a hump. As I sat at my desk, (kind of working...mostly daydreaming) the light bulb went off. At that moment I realized that by me counting down the days from Monday to Friday, time and productivity was passing me by. So, I want to challenge you to create a paradigm shift in the way we think about Friday. Here are a few reasons why:
Today Is Important-- When we look past today and anticipate Friday, we miss the valuable lessons and gifts of the present. I believe that every single experience God gives us, is an opportunity to learn and grow. By simply looking ahead we subconsciously cut corners and lose productivity.
Every Friday Has A DEBO--If you have ever seen the movie Friday, you would know that Debo is the bully that ruins everybody's day. No matter how you look at Friday, you're going to always have a Debo (someone, something or task that makes your day a little longer). However, by starting off Monday with an attitude of excitement and passion, you fuel your inner Craig (movie reference) to tackle and knockout any bully (i.e. task, problem, etc).
I Got Mind Control Over Debo--The way you think ultimately drives the way you respond to situations. So when you start a week focusing on your countdown to Friday, it is difficult to mentally and emotionally engage the way you need to in order to drive excellence. If you want to set yourself apart, you have to think differently. You have to challenge yourself in ways that are uncomfortable.
Friday is an amazing day for most of us. The way to make it even better is by making it unexpected. Just don't notice it until it's here!
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