We work hard and sometimes circumstances beyond our
control thwart our progress. I’m often
asked “How do we keep ourselves motivated in the face of all these challenges?”
I hate setbacks and external circumstances that
get in my way. But I try to take
“satisfaction in the cause” that I am working to advance. I wake up every day and remind myself of my
mission and then take satisfaction in giving full effort to move it forward.
I also take satisfaction from working elbow to
elbow with others similarly committed to the cause.
And to pursuing excellence in all we do.
Of course we want to make measurable progress
toward our mission “goal line.” But we
have to take satisfaction in knowing that we are pursuing noble and, sometimes,
daring missions.
After all, it was Helen Keller who said “Life is
either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
For me, at the end of each day I want to be able
to say to myself: "'I have fought the good fight, I have finished my race for
the day'. I have made as much Mission Impact as I possibly could
today. And tomorrow is a new
adventure." Good luck to you in your
important, daring mission adventures.
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