How to truly succeed in your business and personal Life
Guess what...in doing so you attain success in your business and personal life like never before. You will be someone that people will trust and want to be around.
Today I attended a workshop hosted by a business coach. The range of what he shared was vast with some seasoned concepts, but mostly new and intriguing ones. On the merit of substance alone he was insightful, relevant and exceptional. However, what I believe had the greatest impact on his audience was not his concepts or wisdom - no it was something much deeper.
The speaker ended his talk by answering questions from the audience. The audience was attempting to understand his value and differentiation before they considered breaking-out the checkbook. Who can blame the audience, so-called business coaches are as common as lawyers these days. They all claim to have the latest techniques and the promise of soon to be amassed fortunes for their clients.
After playing verbal ping-pong with the audience for a while, the speaker came right out with it "why he is different." In a heartfelt and honest manner he explained how it is his life's purpose to do everything he can for his clients and friends, selflessly and with love. Yeah he said love and a few times. Actually the man exuded it. You just had a sense that this man would take your call at 10 pm at night earnestly wanting to help. He could have spoken for hours about why his process is the best while hoping to sway a few, but he didn't have to. His sincerity, compassion, passion and love for what he does were more than enough. He succeeded through his testimony of serving others.
As we steward our God-given gifts focusing on the giving or time, talent and treasure the biblical command is to do so with joy. A joyful giver. Actually one biblical scholar stated the truest translation of this command is to be a "hilarious giver". That sounds rather happy!
We can all think of at least one person that everyone seems to gravitate to; you know that really nice guy or sweet woman. The sort of person that you might say "would give the shirt off his back" or "she would do anything for you." I'm lucky enough to have neighbors like that. This selfless nature, that is, seeking to help others foremost, isn't exactly intuitive for most of us. However it will not only be the practice of good stewardship (time, talent & treasure), but it can cause a radical improvement in your life and those that you share it with.
If you want to foster new friends, grow your business, have a positive impact at home or in the workplace - would you consider not looking at what's in it for you, but how you can help? In everything that you do, if you should seek to help first, your chances of getting what you had hoped for initially are increased greatly. One caveat however, - don't simply give just to receive - give with love.
If you want to foster new friends, grow your business, have a positive impact at home or in the workplace - would you consider not looking at what's in it for you, but how you can help? In everything that you do, if you should seek to help first, your chances of getting what you had hoped for initially are increased greatly. One caveat however, - don't simply give just to receive - give with love.
Want to truly succeed in every aspect of your life? Are you ready to put yourself out there? Are you ready to establish a new paradigm of selfless love towards others? If you are - success in your life, no matter how you define it - will be realized.
I dare you to take a chance and try to implement this in your life. How about tomorrow? Perhaps you could return your neighbors trashcans to their house from the curb, call someone just to see how "they" are doing or simply letting someone know that you really appreciate their friendship or business. Seek nothing in return, but only to bring a little ray of sunshine into their life during these snowy days. I promise you - you will be rewarded.
Need some ideas or motivation? Please check out www.ilikegiving.com!
It's an amazing website demonstrating selfless and impacting giving.
It's an amazing website demonstrating selfless and impacting giving.
In case you missed a prior definition of it in the past: biblical stewardship is the use of our God-given gifts for God-given uses. The call to love our neighbor as we love ourselves was of utmost importance to Jesus in our lives. In all that we do - everything, let's do it in service of others first.
"Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection,* and take delight in honoring each other."
"Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection,* and take delight in honoring each other."
Romans 12:9-10, NLT
