A deeper dive into the opening quote…
“Rough” graphic of Circle of Concern vs. Circle of Influence
In each of our lives, we have areas we can influence. For example, each morning, when I write down the things I am grateful for–my relationship with Jesus, my health, Lori, our kids/grandkids, our resources, and my clients–those are all people and things I can influence…hopefully all in a positive way.
In each of our lives, we have areas we are concerned about but have little to no influence over i.e. people, places, things, news, politics, news, politics, and news and politics. Did I mention the news and politics? 🙂
If our goal is to live a worthwhile life, our focus should be on areas we can influence.
You only have 1440 minutes in a day. Why not invest your waking hours in becoming this person Covey so eloquently describes:
Be a light, not a judge, be a model not a critic. Little by little, your circle of influence will explode and you will avoid the emotional metastasizing cancers of complaining, criticizing, competing, comparing, and cynicism, all which reflect victimization, all of which are the opposite of being proactive.
As your circle of uncontrollable concerns decreases your circle of influence increases…I always write from experience.
2 Chronicles 20:15, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s”
… and there is no Circle of Influence more significant than God’s.
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
