S.U.M.O. stands for Shut Up, Move On. It's a phrase to say to ourselves
(and sometimes others) when we are acting or thinking in a way that is
hindering our ability to succeed. It doesn't necessarily mean "get over
it" or "pull yourself together" (although there may be occasions when
both responses are necessary): "Shut Up" means stop what you're doing,
take time out to reflect, let go of baggage and beliefs that hinder your
potential; "Move On" means tomorrow can be different from today, look
for new possibilities, don't just think about it, take action. There are
six S.U.M.O. principles that are designed to help you create and enjoy a
brilliant life. If you are wrestling with life's challenges, these
principles will help you do so more successfully.
- 1. Change Your T - Shirt - take responsibility for your own life and
don't be a victim.
- 2. Develop Fruity Thinking - change your thinking and change your
results.
- 3. Hippo Time is OK - understand how setbacks affect you and how to
recover from them.
- 4. Remember the Beachball - increase your understanding and awareness
of other people's world.
- 5. Learn Latin - change comes through action not intention. Overcome
the tendency to put things off.
- 6. Ditch Doris Day - create your own future rather than leave it to
chance. Forget the attitude "que sera, sera, whatever will be, will
be."
