MFC - Day 16

Day 16 - I think I did pretty good in the attitude category today.  There were multiple times today that I really struggled, by I mentally made an effort to have a positive attitude.  The stress level at work is climbing as opening day approaches giving many opportunities to spread a negative view of things.  I had to re-think the situation many times and spin the potentially negative into a positive which actually accomplished more than when I let my negative seep out.  Hopefully tomorrow proves to be a success as well!

MFC - Day 15

Day 15 - This week's focus is on attitude.  How timely.  This week and next shall prove to be two of the most stressful weeks at work.  With only a little over a week until we open for the season and what seems like 2 months of work to get done, it can be trying times.  I really wish I would have watched Orrin and Chris' MFC video before work today (and probably a dozen times throughout the day)  because I probably came off as having a bad attitude a few times.  I guess if I can make it the next two weeks with a good attitude; I will have shown definitive improvement in the attitude category.

MFC - Day 13 & 14

Day 13 & 14 - Busy weekend, but I did have a great day today with the family for mother's day.  I managed to get some alone car time so I could listen to about 5 cds.  I also gave my niece an "Edge" cd - she loves soccer so hopefully she will enjoy and learn from it.

MFC - Day 12

Day 12 - Worked on my goals for a bit tonight.  Looking for that ahah moment that pushes me through some obstacles.  I really love the cds that come with the Challenge!

MFC - Day 11

Day 11 - I got a lot of reading in last night.  I love it when you get into a book and it energizes you. The only problem is I usually read before going to bed, so the extra energy is not always welcome.  I'm not much of a morning person so reading in the morning would never work - well at least when I have to wake up to go to a job.

I did get to experience a co-worker display great character today. It was something simple, but it instantly made me think of "Roddick's Choice" from Resolved:  13 Resolutions for Life.  Here's a summary:

 In the third round of the 2005 Italian Masters tournament in Rome, Tennis championAndy Roddick was paired against Fernando Verdasco from spain. It was match point in favor of Roddick. When Verdasco hit his second serve, the line judge called the ball "out", and the crowd began to cheer for Roddick. Verdasco moved toward the net to shake hands, as if the match were over. But Andy Roddick didn't accept the point. Instead, he said that the ball was "in" and called the umpire's to a slight indentation on the clay court which showed that the ball had landed on - not beyond - the line. Surprised, the umpire allowed Roddick to overrule him and the point was awarded to Verdasco.Everyone was amazed. In a game not typically played on the honor system - but on the umpire's calls.Roddick had made a call against himself and went on to loose the match.Though Andy Roddick lost the match that day, he gained something far greater. He gained credibility. He gained trust. How did this display of integrity give him credibility? Look at it this way: How are the umpire's going to respond the next time Andy Roddick challenges a call? Most likely, they will treat his challenge with the utmost respect. His reputation is known; his credibility will precede him.Also, how do you think Andy Roddick felt about himself? How might he have felt if he chose to accept the win, knowing all along that the ball really wasn't out? Andy Roddick's behavior on the court that day has become a symbol to me of what I now call 'the Roddick Choice' - demonstrating integrity even when it is costly. It illustrates the clear connection between integrity, credibility, and trust - both with others and with ourselves. 

I explained "Roddick's Choice" to the co-workers nearby.  Hopefully they remember.