There is a lot of difference between what we can’t do and what we won’t do.  What we won’t do will keep us from being successful a lot more that what we can’t do.  Poor choices, not lack of talent and ability, are the greatest hindrances to most people’s success.  If we want to succeed in life, we must do what we don’t want to do, so we can do what we need to do.  We must be willing to pay the price.  – John Maxwell

I am a runner.  Earlier this morning a good friend of mine (a former runner) was commenting that if I called him to go running at 7AM, he couldn’t do it.  Then he went on to say that he lacked the desire and discipline to get out there and do it.  So which was it?  He couldn’t or he wouldn’t.  He is clearly capable of getting up and running.  It was not a lack of talent or ability.  It is a choice.  He is unwilling to pay the price!

Today, no every day, I encourage you to help your students recognize when they are limiting their success, not because they lack the ability, but because they are unwilling to pay the price.  Remind them that no successful person has ever experienced accidental success.  Nothing of genuine value is easy, quick, and downhill.  All the precious things in life require that we pay a price.  Just sayin’!

Make Today a Magnificent Day!

Gary L Rupert

Culture Strategist/Mentor

II:Leaders Creating:II Leaders

LCL Mentors @ Marching Arts Education