You Earn It

Happy Friday, Friends!

I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day as a glorious new day begins to dawn in my Sweet Home Alabama! How in the world is it already May?!

 

My Beautiful Bride and I talked last weekend; many say we want to be the best at something, attain a particular position, be a champion, etc. However, how many of us are willing to do what it takes to accomplish what we say we want? I had a former boss who used to say, “You haven’t earned the right to sit in my chair?” She was saying the same thing. There were years of hard work, sacrifice, and struggle that, according to her, had earned her the right to sit in the chair.

 

I believe the same is true of relationships. Most of us would say we want to have good relationships with our spouse, children, etc. However, are we willing to do what it takes to have the good relationships we want?

 

Because we say we want something, it doesn’t mean we will get it, and it certainly doesn’t mean we deserve it. Just because I want or would like to have things doesn’t mean I am willing to do what it takes to accomplish them.

 

I believe that every person has a purpose, and we have dreams and passions that we long to accomplish. Just because it is hard and will take a lot of time doesn’t mean you shouldn't do it. We would be wise, however, to count the cost before beginning. It will take longer, require more sacrifice, and push you to the limits of your capacity to accomplish it - at least if it is a goal or dream worth having…

 

The next time you find yourself thinking “I want to have their job” or “I wish I had a marriage like that,” I want to encourage you to pause and do two things. First, genuinely appreciate the person you are referring to. While we see the outcome, we do not know the time, commitment, and sacrifices they made to achieve what we now admire. Second, thoughtfully consider what we are saying we want. If this is something we genuinely want to pursue, then commit to doing whatever it takes to accomplish it. I will tell you, it is a commitment that will have to be made over and over again. However, I can assure you that it will be worth it.

 

“Some people want everything to be perfect before they're willing to commit... But commitment always precedes achievement.” - John C. Maxwell

 

“There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses - only results.” - Ken Blanchard

 

“I believe life is constantly testing us for our level of commitment, and life's greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve. This level of resolve can move mountains, but it must be constant and consistent. As simplistic as this may sound, it is still the common denominator separating those who live their dreams from those who live in regret.” - Tony Robbins

 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.

 

Have a great day, a wonderful weekend, please cherish your precious family, and please stay well!

 

Kev