“When you can do whatever you want to do, what you choose to do reveals your heart.”-Keith Moore

I’ve been challenged by that statement lately. I don’t know about you, but I often find myself saying, “If I had more time, If I had more money, if I had more_______, then I’d be able to do everything God wants me to do. Then I’d be able to focus on my dream. Then I’d be able to do ______.”  Have you been there?

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“Although you cannot got back and have a brand new start my friend, anyone can start today and have a brand new end.”

I was interviewing someone for an upcoming Learning to Lead podcast, and he said, “I believe God has given me a second chance. Act 2.” He is in his fifties and he is convinced his second act began four years ago when he was given 51 months to live. 51 months later, he is in great shape, but has an entirely different perspective on life. His main focus: Make the most of his second act.

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For years I’ve heard John Maxwell say, “Leaders always go first.” The more I grow, the more I realize how true that statement is. Do you want to see who the leaders are in your organization? Look to see who is always going first. Leaders don’t wait to see what everyone else is going to do, they choose to step out and lead, regardless of how they feel. If you desire to lead, start accepting the fact that you’re always going to be going first!

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