Staying focused, committed and determined takes energy, effort and a great playbook. Pre-planning, goal setting and an environment of motivated/positive people. But when you are climbing that ladder, trust me - you become a target and people love to throw mud. As you begin to seperate yourself from the pack of mediocrity you will begin to face not only Dream Killers, but you will face Energy Vampires.
Energy Vampires are negative people who are like human black holes. They will suck the life, vision and dreams out of you. We all know people like this and God forbid, we are people like this. Energy vampires will demean you and attack you. Make you feel like you are always on guard and need to defend and protect yourself. They will cause your energy to fizzle. How do you recognize these type of people so you can protect your vision and yourself? One thing you will notice is that they are always talking about how bad things are or are always complaining. 1 Corinthians 15:33 says "bad company corrupts good habits." This means that if you surround yourself with these types of folks, be prepared...your focus will blur, your goals will be demeaned and eventually diminish and you may even become depressed. In Proverbs 1, Solomon says, "let the wise hear and increase in learning and one who understands obtain guidance."
You see when you write your vision, you have to protect your vision. Energy vampires will make you feel it's you and not them. You have the problem, who do you think you are? Why do you think you can do what so many others have failed at? Don't you know that sounds silly? You just seem foolish doing that. But you have to remember, their negative comments and attitudes are not a reflection of who you are! Hello, surround yourself, wrap yourself up in the comfort and love of God to protect your dream and your vision. And remember, "O.I.Y.L.I." Whats that mean? It's an acronymn - Only If You Let It. That means their comments and attitudes can only affect you and hurt you if you let them. One thing I have learned in coaching young people, I see more not even try to step up or step out based on what others say or might say. Here we are doing drills and a player makes a mistake. Other members of the team begin to laugh and snicker. More times than not I will notice the player wil stop pushing themselves to get better and do the drill more carefully so to not make a mistake and be pointed out. Now the skills don't improve, they diminish - based soley on what others say, think and do.
And we can do the same thing with our dreams - even Dr. Phil says if you want to be a WINNER you must have a defined image. Now beyond Dr. Phil, what does God say, "that you are fearfully and wonderfully made." A child of the King - forget what others say, what does God say. He says you are smarter, He says you are stronger, He says you are a Conqueror, and He says you can do whatever you think, dream or envision you can do. Protect your inlets, your senses: ears, eyes, heart and head.....Filter the foolishness and the madness thru the filter of God's Holy Word.
Be prepared my friends, they are out there and they lay in wait for you to share your dreams and ideas only to take them like the Egyptian soldiers took the male Hebrew children. Dream Killers, Energy Vampires, Black Holes...When you want to Play Big, surround yourself with those who speak life into you, who pour into you, who encourage you and look for opportunities to support you. It's one thing to write your goals and plan using your playbook, it's another to be on the right team. Can you imagine a great QB like Tom Brady giving his playbook to the opposing team? No, he shares that and his favorite plays with his greatest supporters. His best receivers, his coaches and mentors and his lineman who protect him and his vision. They block those who are trying to do Tom harm or "sack him". Even if a defense person gets in, they will risk a hold and get a penalty rather than let Tom get hit. Do you have people around you like that? Who will take a penalty before they let you take a sack? Look around, check your circle and it may be time to rearrange your offensive line. Time to trade, waive or cut a few "posers" who act like they blocking but really they are letting the defense right by.
Expect the Great my friends...stand by for video links of great messages and nuggets. Share this blog with others, support the vision and stay focused....Truly God is greater.
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