Raise Your Standards...

So, I probably mentioned – maybe one or two thousand times that I love Tony Robbins. If you have not watched “I Am Not Your Guru” on Netflix, I highly recommend you do so. Bring tissues and a notebook!

I have been following Tony Robbins for decades. I use his process for goal setting every single year…and it was the foundation of my book “Go Happy Yourself.” I had seen the documentary I just mentioned above when it first came out a couple of years ago, but I had the opportunity to rewatch it again recently. I also attended an online Tony Robbins course a couple of months ago.

This time, Tony talked about instead of setting goals, to “raise our standards” and that hit me like a ton of bricks. Goal setting involves defining specific, measurable targets to achieve within a certain timeframe, but raising our standards is about setting a minimum level of acceptable quality or behavior in our lives…and is often tied to our values and principles. Both of these complement each other, as raising our standards can influence the types of goals we set and pursue in our personal and professional development.

When we talk about raising our standards, it's not just about setting specific goals to work towards; it's about acknowledging our inherent worth and refusing to settle for less. It's about defining a bottom line in our lives, a line we won't cross because we know we deserve better.

Take the example of a job search. Let's say I'm currently earning $100,000 in my current role. Raising my standards in this scenario means that I won't even consider job offer that come in at less than this. If my new standard is that I only wish to work remotely, I will not interview at a company whose culture is in office all week. It's not merely a goal to achieve; it's a declaration of what I believe I'm worth.

Raising standards isn't about arrogance or entitlement; it's about self-respect and self-awareness. It's recognizing that settling for less than we deserve can lead to dissatisfaction and compromise our long-term happiness. By setting these non-negotiable standards, we are affirming our value and ensuring that we pursue opportunities that truly align with our potential and aspirations.

I feel like I have more to say about this subject, so I will continue it tomorrow. In the meantime, give some serious thought about what your standards are saying about you. Are you happy where you are? Do you want more? Let's talk about it!

#RaiseYourStandards #KnowYourWorth #OwnYourWorth #GoHappyYourself