Don't be good--be great!

Finally I have some time to stop and write...I should take the train more often.  

So what's on my mind?  A while back someone I highly respect pointed out about how I tend to hedge my bets a lot in order to protect myself from disappointment or failure.  I will default to the half measure or to the safe thing.  I’m content to be good not great...  

It was one of those passing moments of truth where you immediately know any argument you may attempt just comes off as foolish.  I’ve thought about this often over the last while and am trying to both in my words and actions present myself not only with more confidence but push through the moments of uncertainty where I would often default to the safe and comfortable path.   This has been a harder task than I’d thought it would be at times as I wrestle with the unease of the unknown and its effect on my confidence. 

It’s also very much a spiritual pursuit as it’s directly connected to my level of trust that God actually wants me to be successful and to figure out what that means.  Somewhere there still exists a poverty mentality inside of me that’s manifesting itself in my reluctance to invest myself if I sense impending failure or disappointment. 

One thing I’ve come to understand is that there’s a difference between being rich and being successful.  Rich just implies money at least in my mind and I don’t think that is what God desires for us.  Success on the other hand implies a level of achievement which can be all-encompassing.  One can be successful financially, spiritually, be a successful father, be a successful leader, etc.  It also is a subjective measurement which demands continual improvement...this is a good thing as it battles complacency.

And the journey continues...but it is a good one and one that I’m glad to be on.