Pushing Paper V Pushing the Envelope

Not all tasks are equal.

Some tasks...let me rephrase that, MOST tasks involve simply pushing paper around. I mean this both figuratively and literally.

'Pushing paper' involves carrying out tasks that have some meaning in the moment but there will be little long-term value. Sure, we all have certain admin tasks that we all have to complete but let's be honest, the Universe is hardly holding its breath, waiting for you to complete your admin....

'Pushing the envelope' is the flip-side of pushing paper. So close, yet so far. These are the tasks that can have far-reaching consequences. Stuff that adds long-term value to the world. Playing in this area, the world IS waiting, anticipating....

Stuff like:

1. Reaching out to a new potential business partner
2. Contributing to a charity (time or money or both)
3. Starting new spin-off ventures
4. Making stuff - shipping
5. Writing goals and planning
6. Eating lunch with friends and colleagues (never eat alone ;))
7. Creating content to share with the world
8. Smiling and making someone else's day
9. Investing time with our younger generation - coaching & encouraging
10. Being ambitious, confident and full of life (it's contagious :))

Let's make sure that we all make enough time to push the envelope over and above pushing paper. Our progress depends upon it...

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