How many of us find ourselves believing that all we need to win the big productivity race is the latest iPad or smartphone? And with all the gadgets we have for working and thinking faster, why do we still fail to get it all done? With all this human progress, why is it still difficult to work hard and have good health, happiness, and relationships?

If you have hit the wall too many times and are ready to get real about what it takes to be peacefully productive, let’s go back to the starting line–because we skipped a step.

Recognize yourself.

Why is this the most important, non-optional first step to becoming truly and peacefully productive? Because it is all about changing our behaviors. Each of us is the human in charge of ourselves, and we have to look in the mirror for starters. Until we get really clear about what we want and why we want to be more productive, and what derailed our previous efforts to get it all done, we will continue to do what we have always done. (Ouch…Head hitting the wall again..)

Get started by finding a role model for change. Read about how other humans have succeeded by first recognizing themselves. Here are a few of our favorite success stories.

Brene Brown at TEDx Houston

Laura Biering : True Voices

My personal favorite- My lovely daughter, Katy Ochoa.

In the weeks ahead we will be offering a hands-on intensive webinar study series on Truth@Work. We will journey with you to build new habits that will help you finish the big race with your humanness intact. First Step: Recognize yourself.  Remember…Skipping a step is not the same as mastering it. We see bragging rights in your future!