Be All In
Be All In
Be All In
I believe in doing things right by being invested in quality work. But, before you can get to that resolve there's always decision to make. That decision is all about whether you're going to consistently be all in or not. I bet you've experienced someone doing something half-hearted. The results they produced were probably less than you expected. The reality of a lack luster job is usually the fruit of lack of full consistent commitment. Excellence never happens by accident.
During my time as a leader I've had numerous opportunities to give up or throw in the towel. Whatever you call it, the quickest way to not reach your goal is to quit. As it pertains to your God-given potential, gifts, and abilities, I hope that quitting is not an option. Though it might get hard, stay the course. Your present sufferings can't be compared to the awesomeness of what's in your future. Don't allow your passion fluctuate with present commitments. Know the difference between the need to be refreshed and the need to be restarted. If you're involved in too much, ask for God's guidance on what stays and what goes. Seek His will and wisdom for all your activities. There's only so much time in a day. Ask for His perspective on how to handle the expectations others have of you.
There are three principles that have helped me be and stay all in. Like you I have a busy life. I'm a husband and father. I pastor a growing church. I help lead a digital transformation for a major healthcare system. I write books. I coach other leaders. And to keep it real, it takes a lot to be all in for all of it. Here's how I'm able to keep it all together.
I surround myself with people who encourage my commitment.
Everything I do flows out of my commitment to serve and please God. I really do feel that I was created for a purpose and to do major things. There's no way I could have accomplished what I have and what I will without a super support system. My wife, son, close friends, and even those I lead are invested in my success. They pray for me. They do for me what I can't do for myself. I trust them. They trust me. They know when I'm not my best. They call me out when I'm being a "butt." They all have one thing in common, they won't let me be anything but all in.
I intentionally seek to reap the benefits of the process.
It's easy to get disillusioned during the process, especially when you don't feel like you're making progress. You can't rely on your feelings as the sole indicator of success or productivity. Every process has learning built in. You don't lose, you learn. Maintain an attitude of learning in order to reap benefits associated with perseverance. With perseverance comes stability, or what I like to call "staying ability." If you recognize the benefits of what you're going through you'll be less prone to give anything but your best effort. Being all in is about being the best you in any situation for the benefit of others. They deserve the best you possible. You accomplish that by buying in to being all in.
I choose to rest fast.
Those who know me know I tend to put too much pressure on myself. I want everything to work the way I envisioned in my head. Not always seeing what you want when you what can induce stress responses your body if you're not vigilant about monitoring and maintaining your physical, emotional, and mental well being. My body is an expert at sending me signals about my need to rest. Over the years, I've learned how to listen to those signals and immediate act to preserve my ability to recharge and refresh. One of the best ways I rest is to flood my mind with gratefulness. Being thankful for what you already have, where you've already been, who you've already met, and where God want to take you is a powerful way to rest and reduce stress.
Simply put, don't give up. But, also don't give what would cause others to think that you're not all in. Be committed. Stay connected. If you don't give up, the reward will be yours.
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