Are you missing something?

I was reading a blog from Matt Young (Branch Manager at MHK in Colorado) and he was relaying this story:

"John Jones was in New York City. He wanted to go to Boston, so he went to the airport and bought a ticket. Having a few minutes to spare, he walked over to some scales, stepped on them, inserted a coin, and down came his fortune: "Your name is John Jones, you weigh 188 pounds, and you are going to catch the 2:20 to Boston." He was astounded because all the information was correct. So he stepped back on the scales, inserted another coin and down came his fortune: "Your name is still John Jones, you still weigh 188 pounds, you are still going to catch the 2:20 to Boston."

Now he was more puzzled than ever and sensing a trick, he decided to "fool" whoever or whatever was responsible. He went into the men's room and changed his clothes. Once again he stepped onto the scale, inserted his coin, and once again down came his fortune: "Your name is still John Jones, you still weigh 188 pounds, but you missed the 2:20 to Boston."

Are you missing the 2:20 to Boston? Or did you get off before arriving at your destination? Maybe you don't even know your "destination"? As we come to a close on yet another Summer, are you going to let another season, another month, another year pass without realizing a dream or a goal? Oliver Wendell Holmes once said," The biggest tragedy in America is not the great waste of natural resources (although this is tragic). The biggest tragedy is the waste of human resources." He also pointed out that, "The average person goes to his grave with his music still in him." Or as Thoreau said, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation."

Sadly, most people look for success in lottery tickets and game shows. The reality is that the seeds of success are already within each of us. A philosopher once said, "You are where you are, because that's exactly where you want to be." But is this exactly where you want to be? Or did you receive the wrong road map or wrong instructions? Maybe your climbing the ladder of success only to realize that it’s leaning against the wrong wall? Regardless of where your life was taken you thus far, you have a choice where you'll end up! Make this next season on this planet your very best! It's not just a good idea, it's your responsibility to yourself!"


I know a lot of people who waste their time, money, and energy on things that give very little back in return. At Evans Elementary this week we talked about focusing on goals that are worthy of you. Not just any goal, but only th eones that are worth the time, money, and emotional energy for your to pursue. Working towards your black belt is a worthy goal. It's challenging, yes, but can easily be accomplished if you put all your energy towards it.

Dedicated to your success,
Master McGee