Easter - 2018

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Quiters, winners, and saying, "NO."

Therefore, brethren, since we (AH)have confidence to (AI)enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by (AJ)a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through (AK)the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have (AL)a great priest (AM)over the house of God, let us (AN)draw near with a sincere heart in (AO)full assurance of faith, having our hearts (AP)sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies (AQ)washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the (AR)confession of our (AS)hope without wavering, for (AT)He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how (AU)to stimulate one another to love and (AV)good deeds, not forsaking our own (AW)assembling together, as is the habit of some, but (AX)encouraging one another; and all the more as you see (AY)the day drawing near.- Hebrews 10:19-25 (NASB)

I like this leadership thought from John Maxwell:

You may have the the saying, "Quitters never win, and winners never quit." Nothing could be further from the truth! Leaders are strategic quitters. They ruthlessly avoid activities that don't align with their vision or values. They know the power of "no" when faced with opportunities that cause them to drift from their purpose.

I've quit many things. during my leadership journey: counseling, administration, controlling, people-pleasing, and more. Quitting has been healthy for me because I've always quit for the right reasons. A few valid reasons to quit are:
1. You quit something you don't do well to start something you do well.
2. You quit something you're not passionate about to do something that fills you with passion.
3. You quit something that doesn't make a difference to do something that does.

No matter what it may be that you decide to pursue as a leader, remember that it takes initiative to get the project started.

I am working at being a better person at winning with people. In order to do that it is necessary to say "no" and quit some of my issues to grow in other people lives. So, this article struck a cord with me. I trust it will with you as well. Have a great day and you know I love ya - Don

2 comments:

IzzyBeth said...

Thanks for this - I shared it with some others!!

Don Crane said...

It is great stuff...I like John Maxwell. Have a great day!