I have gotten fat. Not fat with a ph, but fat as in out of shape and lazy. Fortunately, I have been working on getting back into shape and am making significant progress. My "fat" clothes are loose and my "regular" clothes are making appearances in my rotation again slowly but surely. Why am I sharing this with you? Well, for me, my lack of activity led to me getting comfortable with complacency. After all, keeping yourself in shape requires effort and daily goals to maintain your appearance. This daily effort is required in your business life as well. It is very easy to get complacent when things are progressing along normally. The true leader and Edupreneur however is always seeking out new ventures and opportunities. The excuses I used about avoiding the gym at the beginning of the year (I'm too busy, I'm traveling too much, I just want to relax) don't cut it in the business and higher education world. We all need to actively work at staying in shape and on the cutting edge. Being complacent will not only have you falling behind your competitors, but it will self-select you out of being a contributor and a game-changer.
So, if you have become complacent with your career, it is time to find your career personal trainer and get back in the game.
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