Know your Mission
by Clyde Dennis, a.k.a. "Mr.
How-To"
One passage states "If you want to defeat
them, distract them." Another reads "divide and conquer."
In the game of life there is a constant battle
raging within and all around you for your attention. It’s like two opposing
teams wanting to occupy the same spot on the playing field. That playing field
being you. Each team is wanting to control where you go, what you do, who you do
it with, etc. It is ultimately the unspoken goal of each of these teams to
determine what you accomplish in your lifetime. This battle is definitely a
detractor from your inner peace.
The only hope you have of gaining the upper
hand in this struggle is to develop and establish your own agenda. To get it
clearly defined and engraved in your own mind where you’re going, and what
you’re going to accomplish. If you don’t you’ll no doubt be easily pulled
off course or otherwise distracted as those warriors, both internal and external
push and pull you to their idea of where you should be. Those who have an agenda
are very clearly more efficient in their actions. They know what their mission
is from day to day, month to month because it does not change with the coming of
any new season. They are not easily distracted.
We are reminded daily in the news of the pit
falls that people and organizations run into because of being
distracted in one way or another. Businesses that have established
themselves through the years as being the best at whatever they’re the best
all of a sudden deciding, to try a different branch of business. And of
course, the list of examples of personal distractions that lead to disaster is
endless.
The phrase stick to the knitting comes to mind.
Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should. When
new opportunities come along we must evaluate how they relate to the successful
completion of the mission. This implies that you:
- Have a mission, and
- Are committed to the completion of this
mission.
Getting clear in your mind where you’re going
and what you need to do to get there makes life simpler. More enjoyable.
You’ll act with more certainty and decision making is a breeze. Because you
know where you’re going it’s just plain more fun.
But first – You have to know what your
Mission is.
And so the question for the week: What’s your
mission? The fact that you're reading this tells me you're on your way
somewhere. Where are you on your way to?
Just wondering. Thanks for tuning in.
Live some. Love some. Learn some. Everyday.
C...
About the Author:
Clyde Dennis, a.k.a. "Mr. How-To" has been writing and publishing
Articles and Newsletters online since 1999. Clyde's company EASYHow-To
Publications provides "How-To" information on How-To do, be or have
just about anything one can imagine. For more information visit http://www.EASYHow-To.com.
Email correspondence for Clyde should be sent to: cdennis at easyhow-to.com
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