I just read a book by Henry Cloud, “The Power of the Other.” Cloud has written a lot of great books but this one ranks up there (along with his books “Integrity” and “Boundaries”) as one of his best.
Cloud does a great job of detailing how important it is to have strategic mentors (my term) in our lives. Strategic mentors help us become better in the various roles we play in our life.
Last Thursday evening I was out of town on business and had an opportunity to go to a 12 Step meeting with a friend. I’ve been in recovery for over 29 years and have attended thousands of 12 Steps meetings. Although God has delivered me from my desire to drink or drug, he has not delivered me from my free will and I know I am only one bad decision away from screwing everything up again.
One of the primary keys to staying sober is to interact with other sober people. In fact this interaction with others, and a belief and trust in a higher power, is how we get sober and stay sober.
Needless to say, I felt quite energized after spending time speaking with my sober friend and attending the meeting last Thursday evening…even though I had just put in my third consecutive twelve hour day of work.
We all need strategic people in our lives.
What are your personal roles and responsibilities?
What are your professional roles and responsibilities?
What strategic partners do you have in order to help you get better in your roles?
Those who choose to “do it alone” are usually in for a bumpy ride.
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
2 Timothy 2:2, “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”
Proverbs 27:27, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
