Get up and go

Get up and go

The time is now. If you are waiting for the perfect time you may never start. It is hard putting yourself out there. No one wants to fail. Remember it takes action to achieve your goals. Start now and you are one step closer. Focus on reasons to start, not on reasons to delay. Here are 5 keys to get up and go.

1. Be confident

It is important to be confident when it is time to get up and go. Believe in yourself. You can accomplish anything when you put your mind to it. Know exactly what you want to accomplish and why. Establish a plan and follow it. The more prepared you are the more confident you will be. Be confident enough to ask for help if you need it.

2. Remember your goal

Remembering your goal is a key when it is time to get up and go. Focusing on the end result can motivate you to get up and go. Think about how much you want it and how you will feel when your goal is achieved.

3. Listen to good advice

Understand that you are not alone. When it is time to get up and go, listen to good advice. You have a strong support group. Good advice can help you succeed and can give you a different perspective on situations. Incorporate the advice into your style and make it your own.

4. Prepare for setbacks

When it is time to get up and go be prepared for setbacks. Prepare yourself and follow the plan. Be aware of setbacks and plan a strategy that will help overcome them. Set backs may slow you down but they will not stop you from being successful.

5. Take a chance

It is important to be willing to take a chance on yourself when it is time to get up and go. Conditions may not be perfect but don't allow that to discourage you from moving forward. Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to try. Taking a chance is the first step in accomplishing your goal.

Accept constructive criticism

Accept constructive criticism

This is a tough pill to swallow but if you can work past your pride the information can improve you. No one wants to hear they could have been better. Especially when they have worked hard. Sometimes there is a better way and accepting constructive criticism can help you realize it. 5 things to remember when you are given constructive criticism.

1. Don't take it personal

It is important to not take it personal when being confronted with constructive criticism. Take pride in everything you do and always try to do the best you can in all situations. It is hard to listen to someone say you could have done better. Especially when you have done your best and you are pleased with your performance. 

2. The critics have been thru this

Every time you step onto the field strive to get better. One way to improve your game is to listen to people who have been there before. Accepting constructive criticism is effective when you realize the criticism is from a knowledgeable source. The information they provide will help you develop. They understand what works and what does not work.

3. The critics want you to succeed

Another key to accepting constructive criticism is to understand they want you to succeed. The information given is for your benefit. Hopefully it will continue to spark you to improve. They criticize because they want to help you improve. When they see an area where you can be stronger they will help. 

4. The critics provide a different perspective

They provide a different set of eyes. Understanding the critics provide a different perspective is a key to accepting constructive criticism. This will give you a different way of looking at the situation. The next time you are faced with it, you will have different options. This will lead to better decision making and stronger play.

5. This will give you something to work on 

Understanding that accepting constructive criticism will give you something to work on. You strive to be the best and always find ways to improve. This gives you a chance to strengthen a weakness or to fine tune a strength.