Don't blow your success by neglecting yourself... We all have to work...right? Well, not necessarily for the organizations and institutions that dictate the quality or in some cases, quantity of our lives. Sometimes we must focus on the quality of the places of employment and make sure that there is proper synergy between the ru individual and the organization. Urgent attention must be given to factors that assist all of us to avoid "self-implosion". In the Inc.com article "4 Ways Entrepreneurs (Especially Women) Unintentionally Rob Themselves of Success", Michelle Reina gives insight on how to avoid "self destruction". The main focus of the article is for women, in recognition of American Business Woman's Day, but we all can use the advice given. *In business, many times we handle situations in a politically correct manner. As we work, there are people, places or things that just don't "feel right". We must allow our conscience to be our guide in making business decision instead of focusing on achieving the bottom line. If appropriate time and energy are being apportioned to dead-end initiatives or individuals, there will be an eventual loss of progress. *We have to love our work and in order to achieve goals, we must find what attracted us to the business or position in the first place. In many instances, there has to be a realization that the occupations that we chose don't make us who we are, personalities are a given, but what they do allow is a standard of living to which we become accustomed. There must also be a recognition that we must continue to be in a learning mode, taking the opportunity to add outside skill sets through education, training or outside activities. *Don't forget why you do what you do. Once we get past the core needs of doing business, which includes achieving goals and progression of goals, there has to be a sincere revisit of the "why". Why do we do business and what is the outcome of that purpose. *Don't silently when working with others. Your contributions to the organization are important and the ultimate goal should be to show your consideration to the cause by being an active participant. All cylinders firing should be the goal of everyone involved in the organizational goal. Now...let's go! TPP