Tis’ the Season to R.O.C.K. your 4th Quarter by Tamica Smith Jones
As a mother of two, having managed intercollegiate sports
programs for the past decade at both private and public research institutions
with budgets ranging from $3mil to $18mil, leading and mentoring hundreds of administrators,
coaches and student athletes, I am naturally competitive and have always
encouraged my teams to finish strong.
With less than 30 days left in this calendar year, I am also encouraging
YOU to finish strong. Don’t cruise into the new year hoping things will turn
out the way you desire. Crush your goals
by reflecting, resetting and R.O.C.K. the 4th
quarter.
I took some time to reflect
last month while visiting the beautiful Lake Tahoe, California. I thought about some of the life lessons
learned as I have journeyed in business, sports and higher education. As the first black woman to ever
be appointed director of athletics in the state of California at the division
one level most days I feel like I am “kicking glass.” Reflecting helped me to
appreciate the journey and confirm that having more balance is really what
I needed to remain competitive and finish strong.
It doesn’t matter if you are working your startup business
or managing a large corporation take a moment to reflect, reset and R.O.C.K.
the 4th quarter. REFLECT
on the struggles and successes of the year in an effort to embrace the journey.
Identify one thing in your daily routine to
OUTSOURCE and become more efficient in performance for next year. Stay COMPETITIVE to the end because you
still have time to accomplish that outstanding goal. Lastly, as you reset think of something
business related you can do for another sister to be KIND and supportive. It may be providing
a referral, helping with a project or requesting time for coffee.
As balanced, business women we must be sure to give proper attention
to the things that matter most in life. Whether
it is physical, mental or spiritual health and wellness, finances or
relationships. One of the most impactful adjustments I made in 2017 was deciding
to “outsource my weaknesses.” As women
we tend to try and do it all. When I do
what I do best and OUTSOURCE the rest it relieves me (and others) of so much
unnecessary stress and creates opportunity for me to capitalize in other areas.
Everyone has a gift – and I am not a gifted cook. So, I outsourced my family meals to a Food
& Wine Magazine Award winning, classically trained and licensed Chef. I have not only maintained a healthy diet but
my growing children have benefited from the daily variety and tasty food
readily available to fuel their growing bodies. Don’t make an excuse not to
outsource. There may be a family member
or friend who can help you. In my reality, it cost me less time and money and
the peace of mind knowing it was predetermined is priceless.
In close, during this season take some time to R.O.CK.!
Learn more about Tamica Smith Jones by visiting www.gohighlanders.com or her website www.tjsportscomplete.com and follow on Twitter: tjsports23
Learn more about Tamica Smith Jones by visiting www.gohighlanders.com or her website www.tjsportscomplete.com and follow on Twitter: tjsports23
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