Don't Settle For Something Less Than The Possible - Part 2

The possible is always within your reach.  It is missed only when you think and act as if it can not be attained.

None of us are content in life when we compromise.  But we do find contentment when we face the issues of life with resolve and commitment.  Success cannot be defined by the balance of a bank account, the make of car in the multi-vehicle garage, or even the stamps in a passport!  Success is measured best by the peace of mind and heart that comes from knowing that we have given our best to the commitments of friendship, love and integrity!

A commitment is a promise to be faithful to what is possible.

John Maxwell wrote, "No one ever made a big commitment without first making little commitments."

If you want to build contentment into your life -- a true sense of well being and joy, start to keep your commitments.  Make a few small promises.  Be faithful to your word.  Then build on your new found success!

Once you have begun to exercise your ability to be faithful, you will be able to say the following statement with sincere conviction:

"When I am committed, I can find the possible and even improve upon that -- becoming an achiever with an ideal."

Leaders ViewPointe:

1. Leaders are not content to settle for anything less then the best.
2. Those we lead should not have to settle for a "second best" effort from us.
3. We rise above "second best" when we make and keep our commitments.

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A quick note from a road warrior.  It is very late in the evening and I'm waiting in Dallas at the airport for a very delayed flight home.  If all goes well, I should be home tommorrow.  I've just spent a week in Texas and New Mexico with some outstanding leaders.  They represented non-profit organizations, government, law enforcement, banking and finance, shipping, and many other industries.  I can tell you this -- commitment is not a lost art.  These individuals exemplified tremendous desire to go to a new level in their commitment to be the kind of leaders that people want to follow.  Even though I'm physically weary, my heart is energized by the passion of committed leaders.  Good luck in your journey!