How to Move Forward – Even if Your Team Won’t

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Whenever you feel like you are stuck, at work or at home, at the mercy of others or fate, ask yourself these simple questions.

What can I do to solve the problem?

What is within my control?

What actions can I take without permission or input from others?

I can only control what is within my power. Often, especially when we are part of the team (or family) we feel hemmed in and held back by the actions or lack of actions on the part of others. But if we focus on what is actually in our control and what is within our ability, then we are able to move forward regardless of what those around us are doing – or are not doing (which is often the case.)