Producing Hope

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Ancient text tells us: suffering produces perseverance; perseverance builds character; and character leads to hope.

Interestingly, the Greek word for suffer is the same as passion.

We often ask, “What are you passionate about?”

But maybe the better question is: What have you pursued so deeply that you were willing to suffer for it?

Have you?

Suffered to the point of perseverance.

Suffered until your character was shaped.

Suffered long enough to see hope grow, because you realized the struggle was worth it.

I believe anything truly worth doing is hard.

And while we all want hope for the future, the real question is:

Are we willing to endure the sacrifices necessary to make it happen?

Make it Happen

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One Good Apple

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Recently, I had an interesting conversation about the concept of one good apple.

We often focus on the impact of one bad apple in a work culture or relationship and how that can cause all the other apples around the bad one to decay and smell bad. What’s the solution? Remove the bad apple, then all the other apples magically don’t break down over time?

No, the reality is that apples all become bad apples without proper storage, care, and consumption. Getting rid of the bad one is not always the answer. Today, I want you to consider the impact of one good apple.

One act of selflessness, one right decision, or one courageous act can make an impact on all the other apples around you.

Are you that one good apple?

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What’s In Your Bucket?

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You reap what you sow — a simple truth with many names. Plant watermelon seeds, and you get watermelons. Plant tomatoes and get tomatoes. Sometimes it feels like we plant carrots and expect oranges.  Do you consider what you’re sowing? Most of us don’t, we just try to stay positive and get through it.

What if we paused to think differently? First, accept the principle of sowing and reaping. Second, decide what you want to harvest. Third, choose the seeds that will grow what you’re after.

Picture starting your day by loading up an imaginary spreader with what you want to sow. At first, it feels heavy and awkward, but as the day goes on, you’re cranking that spreader, broadcasting seeds everywhere — at home, work, the gym, with friends, strangers, even adversaries.

Eventually, the bucket empties, and the day ends. But now, you can reflect on what may sprout — and decide what to plant tomorrow.

What’s in your bucket?

Matt

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