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All of G-Pop’s children want to be successful.
They like the sound of it.
They like the feel of it.
And certainly, they enjoy the benefits that come from being considered one of the “top dogs.”
Yet even though the willingness of each generation changes, the path to success remains the same. Matter of fact, no success can ever be acquired without understanding three undeniable realities:
1. The effort you are willing to give will always be insufficient.
2. The passion you bring will continually fall short.
3. The plan you have conceived will be found wanting.
It isn’t mean-spirited. It’s just a system that makes sure that the lazy, gluttonous, selfish cheaters don’t soak up all the treasures of the Earth.
So what is necessary to be successful? A two-word philosophy:
One more.
That’s it. It always takes one more. Whenever you think you have sufficiently addressed a situation, take the precaution of doing one more.
If someone asks you for two bottles of water, bring three. When you arrive, there will always be somebody who changed his or her mind and now wants one. You will look like a genius.
If you check your GPS, and it says a trip is going to take three hours and forty-five minutes, allot four hours and thirty minutes, just in case life throws you that normal curve in the road.
You never find success in the first mile.
- It’s too crowded.
- It’s too competitive.
- It’s jammed up with people who think they have some sort of new angle on the present angle.
But along about the first mile mark, the competition lessens as the travelers lose heart or begin to pout because things were not as easy as they anticipated.
Anyone who is willing to go the second mile will find the journey simpler, less congested and a private pathway to their heart’s desire.
It always takes one more.
Sometimes it’s one more prayer.
Oftentimes it’s one additional follow-up instead of walking away and throwing in the towel.
Life is not out to get you–but life is also not out to help you,
G-Pop wants his children to know that the only way you aid your cause is to look at what you can bring–and then find one more to offer.
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G-Poppers … January 12th, 2018
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As a boy, G-Pop recalls how beautiful and powerful six inches of snow was in Ohio. It usually meant that school was canceled for the day and the winter wonderland was available for walking and playing.
Yet with all the potential, it was G-Pop’s profile to go outside for a few minutes, but then to come back in, pull out the Monopoly game and play, by himself, using three different pieces, so he was only competing against himself.
It was so much fun. No yelling, no arguing, no fussing and lots of surprises.
Outside it was cold, crowded and competitive. The air was frigid and the surroundings were full of children looking for a way to create mischief with the snow–and the hillsides for sliding were soon lined up with people waiting their turn to get the best “slick trip.”
G-Pop just didn’t like to take most of his glorious day and spend it waiting, freezing and sometimes arguing
G-Pop wants his children to understand that we now have the same situation in our country. People have defined the thrills and chills of our era–so everyone bundles up and goes out into the cold, where it’s crowded and competitive. Of course, it can become so cutthroat that people start getting hurt.
G-Pop recommends to his children that they slip back into the house and play a better game. It’s named “Kindness”–and it is so unusual, so ignored and so set to the side that they will find themselves succeeding by surprising everyone with the choice.
It has three parts to it:
1. Return to “courtly.”
Reinstitute phrases like, “if you don’t mind.” Or, “if you would be so kind.” And of course, “it was so nice of you to do that.”
It doesn’t matter if other people are saying the same words. It gives a sense of well-being, purpose and gentleness.
2. Lead with a smile.
The usual grimace just doesn’t cut it anymore. If everybody’s frowning at one another, the possibility for negotiation or business is nearly eliminated.
Is there a danger in leading with a smile? G-Pop supposes so–there are always con men and women who will try to play off weakness, but if you can see them coming, you can keep a nice grin, welcoming people in.
3. Set aside a blessing.
Yes, every week, put a little extra money to the rear. A little extra time. A few things no longer used, to give to somebody who would benefit from them.
We are so interested in giving to charity, but often we don’t know where that money goes. If you set aside some of your charitable funds, and place them strategically where you desire, it is so much more fulfilling.
The world is cold, crowded and competitive.
Come inside the love of God and discover your warmth.
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