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I Can’t Go Everywhere
Every conference speaker and author has to travel a lot. Before I began doing much speaking, that seemed like a glamorous
life. But after logging several million miles, I know what kind of a toll it can take. Ironically, I still love traveling for
pleasure with my wife, Margaret. It’s one of our great joys. She and I could take ten vacations a year and enjoy every one of
them. Yet we can’t, because so much of my time is consumed doing what I wascalled to do: help people to grow personally
and to develop as leaders.
I Can’t Be Well-Rounded
Being focused also keeps me from being well-rounded. I tell people, “Ninety-nine percent of everything in life I don’t need to
know about.” I try to focus on the one percent that gives the highest return. And of the remaining ninety-nine, Margaret
keeps me aware of whatever I need to know. It’s one of the ways I keep from getting totally out of balance in my life. Being
willing to give up some of the things you love in order to focus on what has the greatest impact isn’t an easy lesson to learn.
But the earlier you embrace it, the sooner you can dedicate yourself to excellence in what matters most.
Thinking Question:
Am I dedicated to removing distractions and mental clutter so that I can concentrate with clarity on the real issue?
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