You Can Do This!
By Curtis on Mar 9, 2009 in Motivational
Self-limitations are just that; limitations we place on ourselves. The idea of being excellent in our service, revolutionary in our approach and far-reaching in our aims, can sometimes seem unattainable. Many times we relegate ourselves to staying within our zones of comfort because of quiet fears that we do not have what it takes to do more.
As teachers and leaders, the evidence is conclusive that to be most effective we must be able to grab and hold the attention of others and have a vision of taking them to places they have never been before.
Some have never seen themselves able to conquer the personal demons they wrestle with daily. Do we, as teachers and leaders, have a vision to take them to a place of victory?
Some do not see themselves able to live a happy life with happy relationships that rise above mere existence. Do we, as teachers and leaders, have a vision to take them to a place of happiness and contentment?
Some do not see how they can find a purpose to their lives and anything more meaningful than surviving from day to day. Do we, as teachers and leaders, have a vision to take them to a place of discovering the significance of their uniqueness?
How are we going to do this?
Our first step in this process is to realize that we don’t naturally have the answers but we know where they are found. That place is none other than the Word of God. Within its pages we find God communicating His will for our lives as well as outlining the path that all must take to live lives of the greatest fulfillment and most lasting happiness. This must be our experience and not just our theory.
Our next step is to never allow average to be acceptable. To rise higher in our abilities to serve we must intentionally expand our capabilities. If you’re the smartest and the brightest in your circle of associates, you might need to add some new friends 
You can do this but it will take a firm decision on your part to be your best. It won’t happen by accident.
“You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally.1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 The Message
I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me!”
You can do this!
Curtis, Your first sentence sums it up. The sooner we learn to LIGMO – Let It Go and Move On, the better off we will be. One of the things that teachers and facilitators need to let go of is the idea that they know it all and open themselves up to the awareness that we are ALL life-long learners. It takes work to let go of what we think we already know and be open to learn new things – even from our students. The best teachers are actully Master Students and facilitate learning new things as “senior students” themselves who are engaged in sharing with their juniors. Keep up the good work Curtis! You are a Master Student yourself!
Thanks You! Very encouraging words…
Thanks, Curtis. I really needed those encouraging words!
Man I really needed that in a major way!!!!! I got to strive harder! A successful person is an individual that will do what an average person will not do {Ed Howe said that} but yes I have to go above and beyond…. Thanks Mr. Hall.
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