I’ve always wondered what it would be like to do “great things”. I’ve watched countless history channel specials and biography broadcasts of famous people in history who have done what the world generally considers as “great things”. I’ve always admired the great founding fathers of the United States like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams, etc. I’m amazed at the incredible accomplishments of these great leaders in addition to the countless others who fought for and established the great nation of the United States.
I am also inspired by the great accomplishments of the people who have changed our world with their intelligence, talent, bravery, leadership, sacrifice, hard work, wisdom and resolve. I think of Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Harriet Tubman, Neil Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Warren Buffett, Billy Graham, Babe Ruth, Sir Isaac Newton, Winston Churchill, Charles Lindbergh, Helen Keller, Martin Luther, Martin Luther King, Jr., Henry Ford, etc. How’s that for a list of amazing people?
Why are we so intrigued and obsessed with those who have done great things? What is it about these amazing accomplishments that we find so fascinating? Perhaps there is a desire in each one of us that longs for greatness, something deep within our soul.
Have you ever considered your own capacity for great things? Do you believe you have the potential, ability and will to capitalize on life’s opportunities in order to fulfill your purpose?
Let me ask you another question… If you could go do whatever your heart was designed to do with complete fulfillment, excitement, passion and adventure without the possibility of failing, would you do it? If your answer is yes, but the concept is not reality in your life, then it’s time rethink some things.
The culture today has twisted the definition of great things. The world says great things have more to do with fame, fortune, self-gratification, accumulation of things, power and popularity. Although fame and fortune and power are not inherently bad, they are completely irrelevant to authentic great things. In many cases, they are simply distractions to what’s really important.
Today I challenge you answer this one question. If there was one thing that you could do consistently well that would have the greatest impact on your life, what would it be? Ponder that question for a while and then answer it.
Once you’ve answered the question, make it your goal this week to put it into practice. You will be starting down the pathway to great things.
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