Show Up In Every Moment

 

In the competitive world of sports, SHOWING UP IN EVERY MOMENT is NOT even a talking point.  In the NBA, where rosters are required to have 14-15 players, one can be a damn good player BUT if you're NOT part of the starting five, the best hope you can cling to, is to bea rotation player.  Unfortunately, NBA coaches would normally dip down to 9 players and rarely do they rotate down to the 10th player.  So, if you're part of the 15-man roster and you're likely a rotation player, you are expected to be physically and mentally ready anytime your name is called to play in the court.  Besides having that NEXT MAN UP mindset, every player is duty-bound to SHOW UP IN EVERY MOMENT.  And this runs true especially in our daily lives.  WHETHER it's at home, at your business OR at the workplace, everyone of us is expected to SHOW UP IN EVERY MOMENT📗📙📘

I remember that horrific crash of the Air India flight bound for London.  After that tragedy, pictures of a one family of Indians taking selfies as the plane was taking off from the runway, everyone was smiling from ear to ear and instantly, they sent those pictures to their friends and relatives just a minute or less before the plane crashed into a school next to the airport runway.  Those pictures melted the hearts of almost everyone, even as their super-happy selfies showed that they were all SHOWING UP in those moments💚💛💜

Much as we feel sad for that tragic plane crash, this accentuates the need for us to SHOW UP IN EVERY MOMENT regardless your whereabouts or your company.  WHY?  There are multiple compelling reasons WHY we need to SHOW UP EVERY MOMENT.  Primero, the PRESENT MOMENT deserves all our focus and attention, whether that's at our family home, at work, at our business forays OR even WHEN we're hanging with friends for coffee @Starbucks.  I CAN'T imagine being half-hearted whether I'm at work OR at home💥💥💥

I recall one time at the workplace, one of my Team Leads reached out to me, seeking help how to manage one Asset Team analyst WHO kept committing one error after another that very day.  I had to tap our team member and talked to him.  Without any premature guessings, I reached out to understand his situation.  Sadly, he was facing a couple of family-related issues at home and as much as he was trying to cope up, I understood his predicament.  My QUICK FIX?  I suggested that he will take a 'TIME OFF' right after our 1-on-1 so that he can focus on his domestic situation😡😡😡

Our takeaway:  Regardless of the situation we are in now, SHOWING UP IN EVERY MOMENT is expected from each of us.  IF we are facing personal challenges that need to be hurdled, face up to it, give it the impetus it needs.  IF one is struggling with financial issues, instead of avoiding or running away from the problem, face it and fix it because that problem will never dissipate in thin air.  IF you're attending a social function, enjoy those moments no less.  IF you're at work, keep your focus until you wrap things up.  IF you are with your loved ones OR best friends, relish those moments because that same moment will NEVER replicate come next day, next week OR even next year.  YES dude, SHOW UP IN EVERY MOMENT😊😊😊