-Harriet Beecher Stowe
This morning I want to share with you a story that has IMPACTED me and my fellow colleagues when considering the POSSIBILITY of what you CAN achieve in your life…if you try.
Mark Twain once described a man who died and met Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. Knowing that St. Peter was very wise, the man asked a question that he had wondered about his entire life.
He said, "Saint Peter, I have been interested in military history for many years. Who was the greatest general of all time?" Saint Peter quickly responded, "oh that's a simple question. It's that man right over there." "You must be mistaken," responded the man, now very perplexed. "I knew that man on earth, and he was just a common laborer." "That's right, my friend," assured Saint Peter. "He would have been the greatest general of all time, if he had been a general."
This anecdote provides me with WONDERMENT of the accomplishments we are all capable of. In a past MM, I discussed the GREATNESS of Tiger Woods and alluded to the idea that we ALL have that capability. The above alludes to just that. The difference being that Mr. Tiger Woods DID find his strengths, honed his skills and has pursued it with great DISCIPLINE. Many of us will walk around HOPING for dumb luck to slap us in the face and magically make us happy with our life, career, spouse, etc… it would seem that if you EXPLORE your passions and pursue with VIGOR – you may just become the "greatest general of all time."
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Every day you have an opportunity to LEARN and EXPLORE yourself. Focus 15 minutes daily to QUIET, REFLECTION time in which you allow your mind to wander, wonder and explore. Don't fear your CREATIVITY and IMAGINATION – once you learn to let go of the restrictions of your mind, you are much more likely to find the secrets you have been seeking.
Make notes of your ideas. EVERY idea is good – sometimes it's the timing that sucks. Keep a log, a file folder or binder or your thoughts and ideas. Review them monthly or quarterly to reassess their WORTH and determine if ACTION is appropriate.
Most of all – DON'T BE AFRAID to be GREAT! Many of us are afraid to chase a DREAM for fear of failing or realizing it wasn't the "right" dream. Who cares! Its only through ACTION and EXPLORATION that you are able to find your true PURPOSE. Once you have PURPOSE, aligned with PASSION – you become LEGENDARY.
Cheers,
Zach
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1 comment:
I read this often brother, thank you for sharing.
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