Celebrate Wins …

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.” – Thomas J. Peters

Often in life and business, good things happen:

• A big sale that you have been working on …
• A step forward in your family …
• A new job …
• A new career …
• An interview ….
• A call back from a resume (now wouldn’t that be nice!) …
• A defining moment in your life, relationship, business or career …

That good thing is just something that has an impact on your future, your career or your business that was “win” for you. An accomplishment --- a “stretch” for you and maybe a bit uncomfortable.

It happens, and then it’s on to the next thing – with no real celebration. No special acknowledgment. No atta-boy. No WOW. No party! Sounds familiar?

Athletes get metals when they win. Performers bask in applause. When you win, you need to stop in your tracks – and celebrate it. Give yourself something special. Recognize others. Take or give reward. Even the smallest of “wins” is cause for a celebration or reward for you.

There is a reason athletes, performers and others get recognition – it drive them to do better in their next endeavor, and celebrating wins for yourself will do the same. Set goals for yourself – and then create a set of actions (smaller goals) to achieve on the way to your bigger goal. As you accomplish and complete an action – celebrate and reward yourself. You will have the fuel and power to go on, and you will feel good about yourself.

Win – Celebrate – Win Again – and bask in the glory.