Reflection
I remember years ago when youth athletic associations thought it was in the best interest of their athletes to not keep score.
Somehow competition was viewed as evil.
Competition is one of my top five Gallup-Strengthsfinder traits, and I can tell you I am not evil…I like to win! 🙂
The only “winner” I know of who doesn’t keep score is Jesus…we are all losers that become winners because of His “scoreboardless†(grace) ways…a blog for another day.
Truth
If you don’t keep score, why play the game?
I ascribe to the SMART acronym for setting goals.
Goals need to be…
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-bound
Question
How SMART are your goals?
Do you keep score?
Philippians 3:13-14, “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
P.E.A.C.E.ful Living…
Plan – A dream/goal remains a dream until it is put into writing. Putting your dream or goal in writing is the first step in creating a PLAN to achieve it. When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Effort – Turning your dream/goal into reality requires a commitment to putting forth consistent and focused EFFORT toward the execution of your plan. Nothing great in life happens without working hard.
Attitude – Your chances of achieving your dream are exponentially increased if you believe you will achieve it. Always remember that your ATTITUDE determines your altitude in life.
Community – Nothing great in life happens by doing it alone. The chances of achieving your dream expand as your COMMUNITY of positive mentors and coaches expand. You become the average of the five people you spend the most time with…and yes, spending time with “people” through books and instructional videos factors into your average.
Energy – Chasing and achieving your dream requires optimal levels of mental, physical, and spiritual ENERGY. Take care of yourself; no one else will.
