Greatness

For most of the day I’ve watched videos about some of the greatest individual athletes in their chosen professions. To name a few; Wilt Chamberlain, Deion Sanders, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Barry Sanders.

I started the day with a deviation from my typical morning music. I listened to songs from my teenage years. Songs by LL Cool J, Run DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, and the Beastie Boys.

I needed to change my state. After yesterday it became clear of my need for a variance in routine. After about an hour of consciousness, I felt a tremendous sadness. A weight, sudden and empty, and from nothing in particular. I’m supposing it was merely a slump. A temporary setback. Yet I was compelled to change things this morning, so it did.

As I watched the videos on these individuals, and reflect upon them now, I’m left to wonder about their greatness. It wasn’t just enough to have talent. Talent is a gift. What, in my opinion, made them exceptional was their willingness to develop and nurture their gifts. Most worked relentlessly. Most elevated themselves; as well as, they elevated their teammates.

I’m left to ponder what must I do to nurture and develop my gifts and elevate those on my still nonexistent team.

Today, Tuesday, October 22, 2019, I am grateful that:

All my needs are met. There is absolutely nothing I require that I don’t possess, today. Tomorrow will present another set of challenges but today is all I have. I must remember to live within this day. To be my absolute best, today. Tomorrow will take care of itself, when it becomes today.

I’ll get to attend Gloria’s birthday party. Al’s wife extended an invitation on Saturday and although it’s a variance of my normal weekday/workday, I’m happy to remain flexible and participate in developing and fostering another couple of relationships.

I took time this morning and replenished/recharged my battery and reserves. I think it’s something that vital and although I did much of the same on Sunday it must have been something that was needed once more.

How Will You Nurture Your Greatness?

Be Impactful!