July is here! This means that
we are now more than halfway through 2015. At the beginning of each calendar
year, many of us set goals and affirmations for ourselves. Now that we are
midway through the year, it’s time to reflect on the status of those goals and
affirmations. What goals did you set for
yourself at the beginning of this year? How many of those goals have you
accomplished? It’s time to make your dreams a reality. Now is the time to take
action.
In an interview with prima
ballerina Misty Copeland, she shared that her only dream since she was 13 years
old was to become a principle dancer with the American Ballet Theater. It took
almost 20 years, but her dream came true. From her story I learned 1) all things
are possible and 2) the theory of the compound effect is true.
Author Darren Hardy wrote a
book entitled The Compound Effect. As
I listened to the audio book yesterday, something clicked. I've heard it for
several years but I didn’t take heed until now. The lesson for me is that great
things will come in time. Often times, we like to rush things and get instant
results. The truth is, life had several building blocks. Life requires our
diligence. When we take our time to move towards the things that matter the
most, we must be patient. After all, according to Ecclesiastes 9:11, “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the
race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to
the wise, nor yet riches to men if understanding, nor yet favor to men of
skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.” It is important that we
take small, consistent steps each day. Being obedient in the little things will
eventually provide the results that we ultimately desire.
No
matter what your goals have been and/or currently are, do NOT give up. Be
diligent and steadfast. Your success is yet to come! 
So true! #
ReplyDelete