Monday, August 31, 2009

WHICH DOOR WILL YOU OPEN?

I've been reading a book by a man named John C. Maxwell called "Talent Is Never Enough" recommended, actually, by the Pastor at the church I attend. Excellent reading and I see examples of it every day - in my life and in other's lives. Yesterday, I witnessed a gentleman talking about two "doors" he faces two open every day. Going through door #1 makes him feel very comfortable. No surprises. Everything runs as he expects it. He feels very much in control. BUT - then there's door #2. Going through this door, he has no idea what is in store. It could be the best thing that ever happened to him or the worst. He's never sure what to expect. Is there danger? Is there a reward? He never knows.
After hearing this and, after getting through half of this book, I see where a good portion of us have a tendency to gravitate to door #1. Things just roll along effortlessly. Door #2 contains intrigue, adventure, surprise. All of it. We are afraid of change and wary of unknown challenges. We try to make it on what we are known for (our talents) more often than not. Now - think of this! Door #1 holds no surprises and no distinct rewards. You already have what you need and you get no more. Door #2 holds some of the biggest rewards you'll ever receive but you'll have an adventurous, sometimes dangerous, road to get to them. Which door will you open?

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