Be R.E.A.L.
First and foremost I have to thank my wife for being the inspiration for this post. A lot of things I post are things my wife and I talk about every day. We are trying to find our way to help make the world a better place, or at least make a better place out of our corner of the world. People need to Be R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader.
Now let me start with a disclaimer. A lot of people who run around saying “Be Real” are as fake as it gets. So when I say be R.E.A.L. notice I am using an acronym. Be R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader. So what is the difference? Well use this litmus test. Does the person saying “Be Real” or “For Real” have something to gain by you making a quick decision in their favor? Is the person trying to convince or pressure you into something before you can check the facts? Then they may be trying to scam you and are not R.E.A.L. Be smart enough to see past the Wingman or Wing woman who is telling you to trust the person; they could be in on the scam. Being R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader takes time, but I only have 60 Seconds to break this down for you. So, here I go.
Be R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader.
Be Reliable. Are you dependable? Are you on time? Do you do what you say you will do? Listen step one of being R.E.A.L. is being Reliable. To find out, you have to Make Plans, Set Goals, Make a Schedule and Track your Results. It is so easy to say and so hard to do. Being Reliable means you have a track record for doing want you say you will do, you have a track record for standing up for what is right, you have a track record for admitting when you are wrong and you have a track record for fixing the things when you mess up. Operative phrase here is “Track Record” don’t fall for the quick and easy pitch. This is step one of Being R.E.A.L. and not everyone qualifies. Don’t fall for the people who say “Be Real” watch people who have a proven Track Record of being Reliable.
Be R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader.
Now Be Energetic: Being reliable is step one, now you have to get active, vigorous and full of life. If you have a proven track record, then hopefully you are excited about making the world a better place! You have plans, goals, a schedule and a proven track record. Now have the energy to set your plans in motion. Now have the energy to reach your goals. Now have the energy to get ahead of schedule. Now have the energy to break your records! The world can drag you down. I get dragged down by people who talk about being real and then take advantage of you or do not show up when you need them. I am uplifted by people who are Reliable and Energetic.
Be R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader.
Be Authentic! Be true, be valid. Be what you say you are. Does this reinforce being Reliable? Yes it does. A well maintained Chevette can be a reliable car; but a well maintained Chevette is Not a Corvette. Be what you say you are; don’t make a bunch of false claims. Listen, there is a balance you have to maintain. Yes, Dream Big, and yes Be Reliable and Be Energetic; but when you are setting your goals and making you plans, set realistic goals, and then stretch them slightly. Stretch your goals enough so you have to reach for them but you can still reach them! Big Dreams need Strong Teams. Do you have the Time, People Power and Resources to reach the goals on schedule?
Be R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader.
The bottom line on being R.E.A.L is being a Leader! Take the bull by the horns, and I mean when you hear something the sounds like Bull, take it by the horns and Lead it out the door. If everyone around you is Reliable, Energetic and Authentic, you can get a lot done by just setting things into motion. If people are not who they say they are, they can train wreck everything you are trying to do. A Leader has to know how to keep things on track, a Leader needs to know how to keep everyone focused on the goals. A Leader needs to know how to include everyone who is trying to help out. And sometimes a Leader needs to know when to leave people who are disruptive or deceptive behind. Not everyone will be heading in the direction you and your team want to goal. I have never heard of a Plane heading to California stop and turn around and go To New York because One Person got on the wrong airplane. If you are Reliable, Energetic, Authentic then you understand that the Busses, Trains and Planes have to run on Schedule. Do not let people who are “Faking” it derail you. Be a Leader, help make plans, help set goals, help make the schedule and help keep things on track; but as a realize as a Leader that everyone has to pull together, everyone has to pitch in, and everyone has to do their fair share.
Be R.E.A.L. – Reliable, Energetic, Authentic and A Leader
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