At the End of This

At the end of this, what would you like to walk away with?

I ask this question a lot.

I ask it to clients, and I ask it to myself.

When my schedule is really busy, asking the question helps to crystallize my priorities.  It helps me to highlight my objectives before a meeting.  In the middle of an argument, it helps me to remember and return to what I really want.  It helps me to shift from anger and resentment to compassion and creativity.

It helps me put my attention on the place where I can do the most good. 

At the end of this day (week, month, year...), what would you like to walk away with?