Posts Tagged ‘strength’

Obstacles and Road Blocks

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

How can Obstacles and Roadblocks be useful?

Pick up a weightlifting bar without weights- you won’t get bigger or stronger.

Jog a 300 meter track with no intensity or focus- you won’t get faster.

Take a class to learn material that you already know- you won’t get smarter.

Here is the point…growth comes from things, people, and situations that causes us discomfort. The moment when we feel like we don’t know what to do, when we don’t know where to go, when we have to step back and take a moment to think about “what next”, that’s when we start to grow.

This is why it is so important that we not despise obstacles and road blocks. Although, they are challenging, although they appear to be too difficult at times, although they can bring bruises and pains with them, they are essential for growth. I know…they don’t feel good during the process, but look back after the challenge has been completed or the road block has been overcome and what do you see? Growth.

So, next time things get hectic, next time you feel like a situation is tough, next time you have to deal with difficult people, instead of complaining- rejoice because you are growing.

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Perfect Your Strengths

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Someone once said, focus on your weaknesses. I disagree. What talent or skill do you have that comes naturally? That is what you need to give your attention to. Weaknesses are weaknesses. Now I am not saying that you should ignore them, but you should not put your time and efforts in them. Maintain your weaknesses, but gear your attention and energy in your strengths. That is where your success lies.

If you are a natural speaker, take some classes and perfect your speaking abilities. If you are a great writer, explore all aspects of writing and hone in on them. If you are a people’s person, see how those skills can be elevated. Whatever you do well, perfect those skills and you will bring success to your life.

For success is not found in the weaknesses that you have, it is located in the gifts/talents that you possess. Spend your time polishing up your strengths and they will give you a life that only you could dream of.

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