Lead By Example

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

Stop waiting.  Show others how to follow.  The secret to being a leader is being brave enough to take the first steps.  You set the tone, pave the path, clear the weeds, so that others can follow.  You make it easy for them.

We don't like the weeds.  We shy from resistance.  And that's ok.  But, if you really want to start a movement, if you really want to create change, you have to show people that its possible.  Faith is only so strong.  Even God must remind us to believe in the impossible.  Take the first steps.  Lead by example.

When Your Best Is Not Enough

Don't give up!  That's the easy way out.  It's an excuse.  "I gave it my best, it didn't work, time to raise the white flag."

Sound familiar?  We've all said it.  No one likes admitting that our best is not enough.  But in competitive win or lose scenarios, someone has to win, and the other "loses".  How you accept the loss is up to you.

If you see loss as feedback, as research, as an outline for improvement, you're on your way.  Loss is inevitable, defeat is a choice.

When your best is not enough, keep practicing, keep innovating, keep the momentum moving forward.  Success will happen.  Your best will get better.  Your bar will be higher. You will master your art.  You will share it with the world.  Because your best is always enough.  Only, it's our decision to stop giving it, or to keep the momentum moving forward.