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McGhee's Manifesto

Monthly Archives: April 2012

Start with what you need to stop

29 Sunday Apr 2012

Posted by David McGhee in Leadership, Life

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Self assesment, Success

As we reach different stages in our lives, we find ourselves wanting to do more, needing to do more, and inspiring to do more.

Contrary to popular belief, much of our success isn’t tied to what we do.  In retrospect, it is actually tied to those things in which we don’t do.  Yes, people who have reached any level of success have done some great things; things worthy of being recognized and noted in the walks of history.  However, I assure you that all of these individuals share a common theme: They have resolved some things that they don’t do, have stopped doing, and will never do again.

Too often we are so determined to “start doing” something, that we overlook those things we should “stop doing”.  This could be the very thing holding you back.  This could be the difference between good and great.  This could be the difference between simply living, and leaving a legacy.

Stopping, in many cases, is better than starting.  So the next time you ask yourself, “Where should I start?”  Remember this: Start with what you need to stop.

With God, nothing is impossible.

© David McGhee

Watch your “wait”

14 Saturday Apr 2012

Posted by David McGhee in Leadership, Life

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Action, Leadership, Self-starter

In many cases, thinking is overrated. Why, you ask? Here’s the thing. An athlete plays. A builder builds. An architect draws. A speaker speaks. A writer writes. Get my point?

None of these can be accomplished by simply thinking. If all a writer does is think, the book, movie script, or grant proposal will never come to life.

So often in our thinking, we find ourselves wanting to wait for the perfect time to start doing whatever it is we need to, or desire to do. In this case, I encourage you to watch your “wait”. The more you wait the less that gets done. Nothing is produced though thinking. Sure, thinking is the first step, but acting is the most important. Even if you fail, there is more to learn from staring and failing than there is from just thinking.

You don’t need a lot of money to walk into your life purpose, and get started. You don’t need the right business partner, a different job title, or the corner office in that fortune 500 company. All you need to get started is you.

Don’t just think about the future you want. Act your way there! -McGhee’s Manifesto

© David McGhee

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