"Fat Doctors"

Have you ever seen a fat doctor?  You wonder, how come they don't follow their own advice?  Many doctors are specialists in a particular area and their main problem is the very thing that they specialize in.

It makes you wonder how did they ever get good in the area that they specialize in.  But doctors all over the world are solving problems, helping people get healed, and advising people to make changes that will have a lasting impression on their lives.

I was thinking of the recent stories in the news, of a few pastors that have gotten into trouble over bad decisions and unacceptable actions.  We have a lot of "Fat Doctors" in ministry and leadership.

People who are good at teaching others what to do, but not following the teaching themselves.  What has happened that as leaders we have become comfortable with "selling" what we have not "bought" yet ourselves?

In leadership, we become so consumed with helping others and seeing results, that we forget to stop and take the "pills of principles" that we prescribe out daily to others.

How much more effective would we be if all our words were confirmed with actions, that show the instructions we give to people really work?

I challenge those who are in leadership, ministry, and positions of influence not to be "Fat Doctors".

"Big Fifth Grader"

Repeating a grade.  Nobody likes it, but sometimes it is necessary.  The learning, growth, and development that was supposed to take place during this time period just simply didn't happen.  And if the child did advance to the next grade, they would not have the skills required to succeed at this level.

As a parent, this can be a tough decision to make.  On one hand, you want your child to be in their "right" grade, not get teased for "sticking", and stay with friends they have went to school with since kinder garden.  On the other hand, you want what's best for your child in the long run.  And you don't want your child to constantly struggle through the years ahead.

If the decision to repeat a grade is made, many times the child is upset.  This is understandable.  A lot of times, they will have the same teachers, same classes, and same tests.  Their friends and peers go on and leave them to the next level of education.

I was thinking about this idea of "sticking" when it comes to our spiritual lives.  A lot of us are frustrated with being on the same level spiritually that we have been on for years.

God desires to have a closer relationship with us and take us to higher levels of faith, knowledge, and  revelation of Him and His kingdom.   We have bigger "kingdom assignments" to accomplish in our lifetime, but many of us are stuck taking the same tests of years ago.

As a result, we have become a population with a lot of "big fifth graders", in a spiritual sense.   A lot of us have been saved, going to church, and have had a relationship with Christ for 10, 20, 30 years, but still spiritually immature.

Some of us even have the nerve to be angry at the people who have advanced to new levels, dimensions, and realms of faith.   This anger, jealously, and also guilt are the very stumbling blocks that prevent spiritual growth.

We have to realize that in order to advance in the Kingdom of God, their must be times of testing, trials, and hardships.  These are the training grounds for advancement in the Kingdom.  Out of ignorance, frustration, and the lack of perseverance that we quit, fail, or drop out of the very things that were sent to help us.

This scripture sums this up the best:  All this is evidence that God's judgement is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
2 Thessalonians 1:5   

 We are kingdom citizens, and the kingdom of God rises under pressure.  Let us be mindful of this as we go through the tests, trials, and hardships in life.  Nobody likes to be the "big fifth grader"!

"Offended By God"

I couldn't believe it.  This can't be right.  "Something" must be wrong.  I couldn't understand why this was happening to me.

You see, at this particular point in my life, I thought I had it all together with my relationship with Christ.  I went to church, prayed, read my bible, fasted, taught bible study, etc......  I felt that I had faith, and a pretty good relationship with the Lord.

What I couldn't understand is why the closer I got to the Lord, the worst things started going for me.  I had basically left a career, to devote my time to ministry and fulfilling His purpose for my life.

My faith was running low.  The pressure of being a husband, a father, and provider was looming.  And to top it all off, the lack of what I thought was success in ministry caused me to doubt the whole reason I was going through all this in the first place.

Cars started going, accounts got closed, and relationships were strained.  Then--- I got angry, no, I got offended.  Offended by God.  How could He allow someone who had given his life to Him and His will allow me to go through all this?  How come I wasn't being delivered from this?  I could count off and quote a dozen scriptures that said I "win"!

I was so offended, that I questioned my calling, I questioned "Church", and I questioned what being a follower of Christ was really all about.  As I evaluated all of these things, I decided that I was going to have a relationship with God, "by myself", and "my way".

My perception got distorted.  I started thinking, "well, since God isn't going to help me, I have to do things my own the best way I can."  I felt alone, and "forced" to do things my way.

What I didn't realize is that I was being tested.  The things I was going through, were the training grounds for my assignment in life.  The hardships were building a platform that would last, for me to stand on.  But, I failed the test, and went through even more things than I had to, and longer than I had to.  I had become the "big fifth grader".  I had "stuck", and had to repeat the "spiritual semester" of my life.

You see, as many scriptures that I had that said I shouldn't have gone through this,  there were an equal amount, or more, of scriptures that said that I had to go through this!

What I am suggesting is that we don't get offended by God when we go through things, or if we go through things a lot longer than we think we should.  God is testing us, training us, and building us up for our assignments in life.

The bible says that we must endure hardship, persevere, and trust in Lord with all our heart.  What I learned, was if I would have held on a little longer,  kept my faith, and persevered, deliverance was just around the corner.

In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

"A Chance To Be A Man" Part 3

 

What is a "real man"?  Is it someone who makes money, fixes things well, and likes sports?  In conversation people say, "be a man", "man up",  and "act like a man".   So is a man someone who is strong and tough?

During the civil rights movement,  African American men fought for equality and a chance to have the same rights, privileges, and opportunities as men of other races.  But what exactly was this "manhood" that they were fighting for?

In part 1 of this series, I talked about a man's role and responsibility in a relationship from a woman's point of view.  And part 2, was about growing up without having the affection and example of a father.

The saying, "it's easier said than done", is an understatement.  It's easy when you are on the outside looking in at someone else's situation and suggesting what they should do.

As for me, I feel like I have been given a chance.   A chance to be a leader and a follower of the good examples that have gone before me.  A chance to be a father who teaches his children by word and example.  A chance to be a husband who loves his wife as Christ loves us.  A chance to be strong and courageous enough to fulfill God's purpose and plan for my life.  

I feel like I have been given this awesome chance, "A Chance To Be A Man".

"A Chance To Be A Man" Part 2

One of the most not talked about parts of growing up without a father in the home, is the "absent heart" of a father.  What I mean by this is: a father is physically in the home, but his heart and mind are not in the home. 

Most of us have heard stories and points of views of people who grew up not knowing who their fathers were, or how they knew who they were, but they were just not around.

But not so often do we here about the effects of not getting the attention, love, and care that a child so desparately needs growing up, even when the father is in the home.  Often times, this can feel worse than the father not actually being in the home.  It can make a person wonder if there is something wrong with them, or if they have done something wrong to receive this lack of attention.

Something that seems so small to an adult, can mean the world to a young man, and have a huge impact on his "chance to be a man".  It can be going outside to throw the football, a trip to the movies, or just a special time set aside where a son has his father's undivided attention.

This unspoken void has contributed to low self esteem, depression, addictions, and a general feeling of identity crisis in the lives of many young males.  Young boys grow up and turn into young men, often blaming their fathers for the many shortcomings in life.

This process, this cycle, continues to go on, from generation to generation.  Pride, fear, and an overall feeling of vulnerability prevents men from talking about these feelings. 

When a boy grows up lacking the skills, the knowlege, and the example;  it seems like it lessens his chance, "a chance to be a man".

Let us be mindful to break this cycle, and talk about it, to give our sons a "chance"!

"A Chance To Be A Man" Part 1

 

It's 2012.  You have all types of situations in households now.   Couples where both people work, just the man works, and also situations where just the woman works.  It's all about finding the combination that "works" for your particular situation.

A lot of women have such big hearts, and such a strong desire to find love in a relationship, that they settle for less than what they desire in a man. It is in my opinion, that in that settling for less than what they desire in a man,  they short circuit the guy in the relationship's "chance to be a man".

Here's an example:  A woman and a guy meet.  They date for a while, and things are going good.  They decide to move in together.  She has her own place, but the guy still lives at his parent's place.  So the guy moves in with the woman who has her own place.  The guy goes from his mama's house, to her house.  Now since this was already her place, of course she already manages the bills.  And since she was taking care of the bills before he moved in, she isn't necessarily depending on him to pay the bills.

Now not all, but most of the women that I talk to, want to one day get married.  But when you live together, and are already having sex before you get married, it lessens the urgency and desire for a man to want to get married.

A lot of people in their early twenties are looking to find a good job, and still trying to figure out what they "really" want to do.  Many women are sensitive to this, and willing to wait for a man to figure out what he really wants to do.   So all of a sudden, the relationship becomes lopsided, and turns into expensive companionship.

 For the man it's his first serious relationship.  He went from is mama's house, to her house.  Since, she had the responsibility of the house, she has to still work while she figures out what she "really" wants to do.  And her situation provides the opportunity and more time for him to figure out what he "really" wants to do.

In her settling and desperation, a situation was created in the relationship that lowered the possibility in his "chance to be a man".

"Two Kinds of People"

There are two kinds of people in this world.  Those who are doing things, and those who watch others do things.  Who are you going to be?

There are two types of followers of Christ.  Kingdom citizens who do what Jesus did, and religious Christians that just talk about what Jesus did.

You can only believe two ways; either by faith with the substance of knowing, or merely hope which is empty and has no substance.

There are two kinds of people in this world.  People who make decisions, and people who let life make the decisions for them.  Which one are you going to be?

"Title Faith"

When I was sixteen and got my driver's license, I bought a 1988 Toyota pickup truck as my first car.  I had saved up enough money to buy it myself by working, and sacrificing lunches at school.

At the time, I didn't know the importance of a car title.  I had paid cash for my car, and I kept the title in the glove compartment of my truck. 

One day, on my way home from visiting a relative's house, I got pulled over by the police for the first time.  I was thinking, "what did I do wrong"? Was I speeding?  Am I being racially profiled?  As my heart was pounding, not knowing the reason I was being pulled over, endless thoughts were running through my head.  The officer asked my for my license and registration, which I had in my glove box also.  I fumbled through the glove box looking for what he had asked.  Then he stopped me, and said, "why do you have the title to your car in the glove box"?  Then he said, "you know, whoever has the title to your car, has control of your car, so you should keep that in a safe place"!

Those words he said to me that day stuck, and I never forgot what he said.  And just in case you were wondering, he pulled me over because it was getting dark and I didn't have my lights on!

But I learned a valuable lesson that day.  It doesn't matter if you don't have possession of the car, if you have the title, you have legal ownership of the car.  Without the title, you can't get registration or tags.  But with it, you can sell the car, get a loan on the car,  or even trade it for another one.

As I was studying to prepare a message one day, I thought, that's what we need, "title faith"!  You see, in a spiritual sense, the bible, it's laws, principles, and promises are our "titles of faith".  It doesn't matter if you don't physically have the thing, as long as you have the title,  what the bible says is legally yours, it's yours!

Anyone who has possession of what is rightfully yours by "title", is illegal.  It's time for the Kingdom citizens to call for possession of what is rightfully ours, by way of the promises of God.

Just as a lender repossesses a car from someone who doesn't have the full title for the car, it's time for us to repossess the rights, privileges, and promises in the Word of God.  Today, let us remember the bible is the substance, or "title faith" for the rights as God's children.

"I Want A Rematch"

It was the fall of 2009.  I was just coming to grips with the fact that my career as a Realtor was coming to an end.  I had decided that I was going to pursue what I felt was my true calling and God's purpose for my life.  I started writing and preparing to speak anywhere that someone would allow me to speak.

I had a vision of what I wanted to happen, and I went for it with everything that I had.  Doing something new, after years of doing something so long that it seemed like second nature, was a struggle for me.  I knew that I couldn't go back to the good old days as a successful Realtor, and I wasn't used to my new career in the speaking and writing business.  But I kept moving forward.  I got my business registered, built my website, and joined organizations in my field.

I began calling people and looking for opportunities to speak and write.  Some people seem interested, and told me they would keep me in mind.  Then I got my first paid speaking engagement, and that was a very good feeling.  I'm thinking, "wow, this is really happening".  I was going to schools, youth groups, and having a weekly bible study at my house.

But the money wasn't coming in like I needed it to.  Bills were getting overdue.  Tensions were flaring with me and my wife, and all of a sudden, my new business didn't seem like such a good idea.  I felt defeated and if I had been let down by God.  So I began to slow down.  I stopped having the bible study at my house.  I called a few places here and there, but for the most part I stopped prospecting for speaking engagements.  I would still write, but not with the same enthusiasm that I had before.

It felt like I had gotten into a fight with life and lost.  I started to do other things.  A job here, a job there.  And the next thing I know, a couple years had gone by.  My passion hadn't gone away, it was just buried in fear, disappointment, and lack of confidence.

So I decided to give it another try.  A couple of years had past.  I learned some valuable life lessons, and had developed more wisdom and insight on how to do things.

I declared to life, "I want a rematch"!  Sometimes, you have to declare to life that you want a rematch.  During the time period that you felt you had lost and now, you will have grown, become stronger, and learned things that are going to help you in your "rematch".  And the fact that you have an opportunity for a rematch,  means that God wants you to win.

So review the, "tape" of life.  Look at the mistakes you made before and learn from them.  Use the training, teaching, and development that life has given you, and declare "I want a rematch"!

"A Second Opinion"

Every day someone is diagnosed with an incurable disease, terminal illness, or something that requires a major operation or surgery.  The shock of this news can be a life changing experience.

When people receive this news and unfavorable reports, many like to get a second opinion on the situation.  Some people have lost confidence in doctors with all the recent mistakes and malpractice suits that have been going on.  But some people just don't agree with the doctors, and search for a doctor who agrees with their point of view on the situation.  It's like this: one doctor says you need to have surgery, and you don't want to have surgery.  So you search for the "second opinion" of a doctor that agrees with you.

This made me think of how God searches for a "second opinion" that agrees with Him.  So many of us are living by sight instead of by faith.  Many of our thoughts, actions, and emotions are being ruled by the 5 senses.  But God is looking for us to be in agreement with him so that His culture, nature , and way of doing things can forcefully advance in the earth.  

When our thoughts, decisions, and emotions are in line with His, that is when we will see the power of God and results in our lives.

"Real Life Avengers"

The Avengers is a team of superheroes created by famous comic book writer Stan Lee in 1963.  They have been called "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", and has included some of the most popular Marvel Comics characters: Iron Man, The Hulk, Captain America, and Thor.

A rotating roster has become a staple of the team, although one theme remains the same: the Avengers fight "the foes no single superhero can withstand".  Some of these "foes" have been humans, robots, gods,  and other supernatural beings.

Being the huge Marvel Comics fan that I am, I was exited when I heard that this comic was going to be turned into a movie.

Sometimes you can find inspiration in the most unusual places. I was thinking about this upcoming movie, and the concept of "Avengers".   I was thinking, "that's what we need, Real Life Avengers"!

You see comics are a lot like real life.  I believe that the reason that we have so many problems in the world today, is because we don't have enough unity.  There is too much "every man for himself".  Or "every family for themselves".

To overcome "real life foes" like crime, poverty, and racism we need more "real life avengers".  People who are willing to come together to accomplish what "no single superhero can do by himself".

And the responsibility shouldn't be only just a select few. Just like the Avengers, there should be a rotating roster of people willing, ready, and able to make a difference.

We may not all be "Iron Man", but let us all play our part in being "Real Life Avengers".

"I Faked My Own Death"

I was inspired to write this blog by a TV show that I saw on The Discovery Channel;  It had stories of people who had staged their own deaths, but were caught months, years, and even decades after disappearing and starting new lives.

Some of them did it for money and possessions.  Others did it to escape jail time, fines, or punishment.  And some even faked their deaths to escape bad reputations and perceptions of how others viewed them.

Some of the people had elaborate schemes and well thought out plans that looked like it took a long time the come up with.  A few of them were so clever, I was thinking, "if you are that smart than you could use all that time, money, and effort and fix the situation without faking your death".

Then you had the "not so bright one's".  A couple of these stories could have also been on another TV show called, "America's Dumbest Criminals"!  These foolish attempts, ended up in the people getting caught in just a short amount of time. 

In the bible, there's a concept called "dying to the flesh" or "crucifying the flesh".  Basically it means to stop or to deny your thoughts, actions, and emotions from being ruled by the "flesh" or your 5 senses, and to be led by Spirit or the "inner man".

Most people who call themselves Christians, believers, or followers of Jesus Christ have committed to this concept of "dying to the flesh" by being saved or born-again.

But sadly, just like the TV show where people fake their physical death and eventually get caught; many people "fake their own death" in a spiritual sense, and get caught by the tests, trials, and circumstances of life. 

The reality is that to get saved, baptized, or born-again is just a commitment to as the bible says, "dying daily" to being ruled by the 5 senses.

 Let us not "fake our own deaths" by having "one-time events" or (fake deaths) and not committing to the daily process of changing our thoughts, choices, and emotions.

"King On Paper"

Declarations.  It's something that we all have.  Short sayings that we say in our heads or out loud, that give us the motivation that we need for the particular moment or situation we are in.

We say things like, "I'm a king", "I'm a champion", or "I'm an over-comer".  Many of our declarations are reminders of who we feel we are on the inside.  Most people feel that they are good people, with good intentions for themselves and others.  But in addition to that, about the same number of people feel that they are misunderstood and wish that people could understand who they "really are".

What makes one be misunderstood?  Is it a certain vibe given off when meeting people or in conversation? Is it not displaying a positive attitude toward situations? Or is it more a matter of actual facts and data that are clear, concise, and in black and white.

I was speaking to a friend about why bad things happen to "good" people.  We talked about how it seems like it takes money to make money, how nice people get taken advantage of, and how God's children should be "on top".

In a spiritual sense, we are all God's children.  And God is a king.  So if we are the offspring of God, then that means that we are kings too.  Many people know this and feel this way, but have trouble displaying their "kingship".

We are kings in our heads, but how many of us are Kings On Paper?  We declare that we are kings with our mouths but show something else with our decisions.

Ask yourself these questions:  Can someone tell that I am a child of God by looking at my credit report?  Will my criminal background check reflect my kingship?  Does my Facebook page show my royalty?

We are kings in our heads and hearts.  We are kings in our declarations and confessions.  Let us also be kings on paper.  

Needs, Haves, And Wants

What is the driving force that makes people do things in life?  In every area of our lives we have different things that motivate and inspire us to make the decisions that we make.

I was sitting down thinking about all the things I do on a daily basis.  I came to the conclusion that there are 3 basic reasons that motivate us to do what we do.

1. Have to's-  A majority of our daily tasks consist of things that we feel that we "have to" do.  We have to go to work, have to take care of our kids, and so on and so on....
2.  Need to's- This is where is starts to get more oppressive.  Things we simply do out of need, but we don't necessarily want to.  "Need to" pay a bill, "need to" make ends meet, "need to" buy some time, etc....
3. Want to's- This I mean in the most positive light.  These are things that we have a strong desire to do that comes from within, without the influence or pressure from things outside yourself.

It is my opinion that we need to strive to do more things because we want to.  So many of our choices are made due to oppressive needs and things that we feel we have to do.  Most of these decisions are made out of fear.

When I thought about these main driving forces, I was thinking about my relationship with my wife.  I don't need my wife, I want my wife.  I am not still married because a piece of paper says I "have to".   After 4 years of ups and downs, successes and failures, I am still married today because I "want to".

But how many of us are in relationships because we feel that we "need" a man or a woman?  How many women tough it out because they feel they "have to" for the kids?

How many of us wake up in the morning and go to a job because we "need" to make a certain amount of money?

Can you count the hours out of the day that you don't do things because you "have to"?

By no means am I saying to neglect our responsibilities in life.  But there has to be a time where we step back and look at the quality of our every day lives and strive for improvement.

Let us take steps to do things that we really, really, really, want to do.  From relationships, to careers, down to just how the hours of your day is spent;  It feels good when the driving force behind it is because you really want to!

"Simply Put"

My Wife, Nicole "Cakes" Willis

My heart.  That is what you are.  How can you love someone so much that it gives them the power to make you the happiest and to hurt you the most?  I trust you with my heart and the power of it's vulnerability in your hands.

My mind. That is what you have.  I often have said that you have to love someone, and they have to be what you want in order for "it" to work.  I made up my mind a long time ago that you are what I want.

My Life.  That is what I give to you.  You are my lover, my partner, and my friend.  I look forward to our future together.

What means more than flowers, cards, and candy?  What can top dinner reservations for two? With all that I am, all that I have, I tell the world, simply put, I Love You!

"the Gap Generation"

It's the largest population of people in the United States.  An age group that's the bread and butter of most pillars of society.  Most athletes, singers, and artists are in "the Gap".

"the Gap" is a generation that doesn't know how it "used to be",  doesn't like how "it is", but knows how it "should be".

We are starting families, starting businesses, and shaping culture on a daily basis.  Also, we are a group of people who have moved from one phase of life but are not necessarily used to this current phase of life.

"The Gap" generation is the most unreached age group by most churches, religions, and faith based groups, but in my opinion, the one's who need the most spiritual guidance.  But why is this?  How is it that the largest population of people, who are some of the most innovative, creative, and influential people in the world, be the most overlooked by spiritual guidance?

I think that as a whole, we have been turned off by religion and have seen the many inconsistencies of church as we know it.  Also, when we became adults, moved out of our parents houses, and started making decisions for ourselves, we were so tired of all the rules and regulations, seemingly attempted mind control, and simply things that didn't make any sense, that we never returned to the religions that we left.

Another thing is, most churches and religious organizations have a youth ministry or teen group, but when teens turn 18, they often go into adulthood with no spiritual direction from the church.  So you go from a teen group, then are faced with the "adult world" with little "adult spiritual direction".

This is why I call it "the Gap".  If you walk in most churches and religious organizations, you will see youth, who are mostly forced to come by their parents, and people who are usually 35 and older; who have made their mistakes in life, and decided that they can't make it on their own.  Then you have this huge gap in age. Sure you have some young adults in the "house", but many times they feel like outcasts and long for things that are relevant to their everyday lives.

I see some really awesome young adult groups here and there, and wish there were more outlets for this age group.

I am passionate about reaching the 18-35 age group, and providing spiritual guidance and knowledge of The Kingdom of God.  Like the bible says, "the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few".  If we are going to reach "us", then it's going to be up to us.  Let's use this desire and passion we have to plant groups to reach this generation around the world.

"Stop Bradying"

Nobody likes to lose.  The agony of defeat is not a good feeling.  A tough loss, whether it is a game or life can make you want to go crawl under a rock.

The sting of a loss can make the toughest and bravest have "temporary insanity" of low self esteem and depression.

We all can succumb to "Bradying" or pouting when things don't go right or go south.

But just like Tom Brady, we have to remind ourselves that we have been "here" before, and we have a lot to look forward to in the future, and in the other areas of our lives.

The situation may have been a big battle, but it was not the war.  Let the successes of yesterday and the potential of tomorrow pull us back up and cause us to stop pouting.

"Word Power"

In the bible, there is a scripture that says that death and life are in the power of the tongue.  It is my observation that this notion holds to be very true. 

You see, words and thoughts have power.  Power to make us form decisions, make choices, and take actions that will have a lasting effect on the rest of our lives.  It's called the power of intention.  Many of us "intend" things into our lives unknowingly by the words we say.  What we think and say expands, and shows up in our lives as we repeat this process with more frequency and intensity.

Sadly, I was recently reminded of this principle with the recent death of football legend, Joe Paterno.  As one of the greatest coaches of all time, Joe Paterno was known as a man of character, and his words have been quoted many times over the years.

But Joe Paterno once said he’d die without football in his life. Now, only 74 days after he was fired as head football coach at Penn State University, where the beloved coach stood on the field for 62 seasons, Paterno has died of complications from lung cancer.

Words have power.  They set the atmosphere for the "perfect storm" to happen and bring what we have intended to pass.  Let us me be mindful to watch what we think and say.

"Base Hits"

Goals.  Everybody has them, or if they don't, they need to!  But how many of us are actually achieving our goals?  As we embark on a new year in 2012, many of us scribble down goals, new year resolutions, and things we want to have or do "this" year.

Year after year plans are made.  We start off the year good, but by the 3rd week of January, most of our steam is lost, and many of us revert back to our "everyday habits".

Maybe we should be making new year strategies instead of new year resolutions.  So this year, I decided to do something different.  When the ball dropped, I made no resolutions and wrote down no new plans.  But rather, I decided to look at the goals I had set in the past, but didn't achieve, and looked for where I may have went "wrong".

I discovered that the reason I didn't reach some of my goals, or even get any closer to having some of the things that I want, is because I was waiting for the "home run".  You know,--- "the home run".  "If I hit the lotto, I will---",  "After I get this big client, I will---",  "When I get out of debt, I will---".  Etc, ect, ect......  Many of us are waiting for the home runs in our lives,  while overlooking the "base hits".

The "base hits" are the small steps, daily victories, and simple things we can do to reach our goals.  Theodore Roosevelt's quote, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are", is so true.

If you tend to be a left side of the brain person, as I am, base hits can often be a challenge.   Most logical thinkers like to have all their ducks in a row, dots connected, and things done "right", before we do things.  The problem is, we end up not getting things done at all, while waiting for the right time, right situation, and so on and so on.

What we have to realize is that base hits win games too!  Sometimes all you need is a base hit to win games.  Home runs are great, but never underestimate the simple things we are able to do.  Saving 50 dollars a month, will still add up to the money you need to make that purchase.  Taking one  class at a time will still get you that degree.   Writing one chapter a week will still get that book done.

And guess what, base hits set you up for the home runs!