The Problem with People... It's Go Time...

To anyone who reads this: The problem with people is that they are just like other people.

I may know you and I may not know you. But one thing I do know is that people like being just like other people. I know I do. I like buying what my peers buy. I enjoy looking like my friends look. I enjoy shopping and hanging out and doing things not only with everyone but like everyone. But many people don't realize this one thing... if you step away from being like everyone, you step towards greatness. You see, you can't please everyone. That's what most of us try to do. We try to be the someone that agrees, complies; we try to be the "yes man" in situations at work or school. We think that makes us seem strong and we try to be strong because we can. We try to be strong because we can handle it. We all have that attitude. (If that isn't something you have experienced, you will.) But handling everything and doing it all so we don't miss anything isn't right. What happens? We burn out or get kicked out... both options leave you feeling pretty crappy. Trying to be like the next person does guarantee you with one thing... an "invisible cloak". And I suppose that's why we do it. We want to be quickly checked out, not thoroughly investigated. We want our lives to seem open, but actually be closed.

To all: Be someone different. Don't run with the good crowd or the bad crowd. Run with yourself. We are all called to be leaders in some way, and for some of us, it's go time. Here are some helpfuls: (1) Find someone wise in your life and walk with them; most will let you. (2) Develop your own personal board of directors (group you can learn from). (3) Focus on the "how" and "why," not just the "what" - people will notice. (4) Be an encourager! When you catch people doing something right, tell them!

If you are struggling like I am with your future plans, then try to develop what you focus on... in other words, when you find something that gives you great satisfaction, write it down! Read it over and over... think about things that make time go quickly, those are the things you are meant to do.

Be a person with four things: A Vision, A Mission, A Strategic Motivation and A Plan. Know yourself so well that you find great confidence in living. These four things will focus your life much more than you can imagine. Having a positive mindset will ease stress, even when you aren't exactly sure where you will end up.

"Leadership is willing to rise to the bottom."
-Dr. Glen Schultz