King of the Birds, Lord of the Skies

King of the Birds, Lord of the Skies
Gather ye rose buds while ye may, old time is still a flying;
and this same rose that you see today, tomorrow will be dying.
CarpeDiem: Seize the Day!
- Dead Poets Society

Friday, July 18, 2008

Peak Performers

One of the wonderful by-products of high self-esteem is that you become a “Peak Performer”.

Everyday you become more aware of your abilities and recognize that opportunities to stretch your capabilities are limitless. You desire change, growth and challenge, and a healthy self-esteem provides the energy.

Peak performers have more than goals, they have a vision of what their life will mean to themselves and others. Peak performers do not live in the future. Peak performers make sure each step taken in the present keeps them on the road toward their life goal.

Peak Performers can say:

I am motivated and have a mission with realistic and measurable goals.
I accept complete responsibility for everything I think, say, feel and do.
I look for the window of opportunity in every situation and know that I will learn from every experience if I choose.
I always help others to do their best, and I encourage everyone to contribute something.
I correct my course when I reach an obstacle. This way, when things go wrong, I am still headed in the right direction.
I expect and appreciate change. It does not overwhelm me because I am prepared.
I stand up for my own opinions and values and respect others.
I am able to manage myself. I do not require instruction every step of the way. I take initiative to act first instead of been asked.
I am not afraid of making mistakes or of taking reasonable risks.
I am my own coach. I engage in positive self-talk and rehearsals.
I am a life-long student. I am always ready to learn, and I know growth takes sustained effort.
I know myself well and still expect to find hidden talents, resources, strengths, weaknesses, energy, and interests.
I respect reality both pleasant and painful.
I engage in self-confrontation and do not blame others.
I readily forgive others and myself and correct mistakes when possible.
I am patient, kind, gentle and compassionate with myself.
I have no need to prove I am better or worse than anybody else.
I can be quiet and alone and not feel lonely because I have learned to enjoy silent and solitude as a platform for renewal and revival.
I am thankful for the good and the bad situations that present themselves daily, knowing that they toughen the character and inner man.
I take both the simple things and the classy stuffs in life with gratitude.
I dare to dream big, audacious dreams, and color them with impossible shades.
I am secured in my identity as a fearfully and wonderfully made creation of God.
I live to the fullest every minute, with depth and enthusiasm, for the Lord.


Who am I?
I am Eagleboy.
I am a Child of God.
I am a Peak Performer.