Have you ever heard the statement, “If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it?” My brother-in-law is one of the busiest people I know. He is always running in two or three directions at the same time. But there are few people I know that have influence in as many lives as he has.
In my own life, I have often made the statement, “I would love to do that but I am too busy.” In reality, I have a lot more “free” time then most successful people I know.
I have been thinking about this a lot over the last year or so. Why is it that busy people can accomplish so much? Why do people with seemingly more time on their hands not do much at all?
Is it that I really do not have enough time? I think it has more to do with my attitude toward doing something new. Most often I have been scared to try something new because I do not want to upset my comfortable life.
There are some good reasons to not work too much. I do not want to take too much time away from my family. My wife and children are more important than making a little extra money.
Still I see that successful people are often ready to take on new projects. They don’t shy away from trying something new. I think there are a few things that help them step out in a new project:
1) Don’t Be Afraid To Start Messy
I often do not want to start something new because I think I cannot do it well. Now I see a messy start is better than no start. You know, It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all!
2) Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help
I have thought, “I can’t do that myself, so why try?” It is important to know when I need help and ask for it. Also, I need to not be afraid if it is messy when done by someone else. Something done is better than nothing done.
3) Don’t Give Up
I find it easy to want to throw in the towel when things start to get hard. I don’t like conflict and I want to run away or just give in; even if I know I am right. I would rather quit than offend someone.
Successful people keep going. When they hit a bump in the road they do not stop. Maybe they change a little, they learn how to go around that bump, but they do not stop. An old proverb says “If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small.” (Proverbs 24:10 NLT).
This blog was started because I want to do more in life. I want to have a bigger impact. I want to increase the Faith of those around me. I want to increase my Finances and help others do the same. I want to teach about the ideas that formed America and increase our Freedom.
These are lofty goals. It may be a little messy along the way. I definitely need your help! I pray that I will be able to persevere and not give up.
Zig Ziglar said, “Realistically, most locked doors are in your mind.”
The video below is about Hazel McCallion, the 88 year-old mayor of Mississauga, a large, DEBT-FREE city in Ontario, Canada. She has been elected to 11 terms as mayor, holding the post for more than 30 years. This is motivates me to never give up. We can all do more!
