#076: 3 Questions Every Leader Must Answer to Avoid the Drift

Has this ever happened to you? You get in the car and pull out of the driveway, just like you do every day. Then it dawns on you: “This is Saturday!” You’re halfway to the office when you realize you were headed to the store.

Oops. It’s easy to drift along in the wrong direction. That happens in life. And it happens in business.

That phenomenon is called the drift. Just like the current in a river, life has unseen forces that pull you along in a given direction. Lifestage, busyness, culture, obligations —all of that forms a draft that pulls you forward, whether you realize it or not. If you’re not careful, you can wake up to find that your business and personal life have drifted to a destination you never intended.

We’ll show you how to avoid that by living your life with intention.

We share three simple, powerful questions that will help you avoid the drift and navigate against the subtle forces of busyness and distraction. You can live your life on purpose if you pause long enough to answer these three profound questions.

We are super excited about this episode! Why? Because we know how much these concepts have improved our lives. Here’s what we hope you’ll do after listening. Schedule some time on your calendar right now, and commit to using that time to reflect on the three questions we’ve shared with you. You’ll be amazed at the clarity you gain, and the determination to stay on course toward your biggest goals.

Shout Out!

Thanks this week to “mikekellyonline,” who left a review of Lead to Win on iTunes. Mike writes, “Even as a mid-level manager, I have been able to continually use the content offered through this podcast to become a better leader in the Navy.”

Thanks great to hear, Mike. Thanks for sharing.

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RESOURCES

• “Are You a Pilot or a Passenger in Your Own Life?” by Michael Hyatt
• “Shift the Drift” by Michael Hyatt

• Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want  by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy

• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber

• Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan to Achieve Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt