4 Steps to Live By

I am a member of generation Y. One of our unique characteristics is that we tend to have an unprecedented feeling of entitlement. Somehow, our very existence justifies our deserving of things unmerited. Well, fun as it can be, this is not a sustainable way of surviving or thriving. Here are four steps I try to follow each day to fight off the generation Y bug.

1. Ambition
2. Initiation
3. Completion
4. Celebration

Ambition
Having ambition means having goals and dreams that are not yet realized. Having ambition means always looking to what's next and what's better.

Initiation
Many people have dreams and goals. Far fewer take steps towards realizing them. (Most of the time it's because they are afraid of failing or afraid of succeeding.)

Completion
Doers have much less to show than finishers. Finishing lets you learn from your experiences and do a better job next time. Completion is the key to growth.

Celebration
What good is all that effort if you can't enjoy it? Don't be a workaholic. Acknowledge victories and share the results with those who helped you get there.