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A Life That Risks the Wasting of Itself

Success doesn't happen by accident, and if it does, it's not really success and it won't last.

True success happens on purpose. It results from the accumulation of enough of the correct things done properly, over time. In other words, it is intentional.

So what?

Well, we must realize that this isn't as obvious as it sounds. If it were, more people would be making intentional steps toward the realization of something great, instead of bilging on distractions and wasting their days. 

What's the holdup?

Belief. People will only do what they believe they can do. Once they start to get doubts they also start to stop. This is why our world is crammed full of starters but crying out for finishers.

So work on your mental picture of what you want to accomplish, who you want to become, and what you feel God has designed you to do. It's not okay to tip-toe through life trying to get to death safely. The safe life is the riskiest life there is, because it is the life that risks the wasting of itself.

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  1. Dorothy Hendricks Avatar
    Dorothy Hendricks

    Thank You Chris!!! This is just what I needed to hear today. I wasn’t going to be on the bus tomorrow but watched Tone go out the door with Manase this morning and got incredibly upset. I’m done letting those distractions get in the way. I will be on that Bus and I will see you and Terri in St. Louis. But, Shhhhh don’t tell Tony he has no idea!!!

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  2. Phyllis Hoff Avatar
    Phyllis Hoff

    Chris:
    You are such an inspiration. Belief is so powerful.
    I have never heard risk and safe in the same analagy before but your explanation of why is phenomenal. The wasteful life. Wow!
    Thank you once again for your insight.
    God Bless and we will see you and Terri in St.Louis this week end.

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  3. John Dickinson Avatar
    John Dickinson

    Chris,
    Mental movies are awesome!
    Thanks!
    John

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  4. Drew Myers Avatar
    Drew Myers

    Crazy story: When I was sitting in a bar in Ashland, Oregon, years ago, I was sharing a pint with a homeless gentleman who worked around the bar for extra money (and pints). His name was Patrick and he mumbled. But during our conversation this particular evening his words became crystal clear. He said: “I don’t want things to happen accidentally. I want things to happen on purpose.” It was a profound statement that has shaped my life from that moment on!
    Not sure how I found this blog post (written in 2010) TODAY, but it was a wonderfully great reminder of Patrick’s whisper to my soul.

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