Take It To The Max
For well over a year, I’ve been working on a freelancer platform. It’s basically a marketplace for independent contractors, so there are some benefits for the employer and the employee. Last night a couple of thoughts popped to mind. First, I’ve got one contract at the lowest rate I’ve worked for in over a year on the platform. Second, the hours of the contract are less than any contract I’ve had since joining the platform. Third, and probably most important, I haven’t maxed out the contract so far this week.
In a bit over a year, I had at least a dozen contracts. Every contract ranged between 20 and 30 hours per week. At one point this summer, I had a perfect storm, three contracts, three different time zones, totaling sixty hours per week. In every instance, whether one contract or multiples, I haven’t maxed out any in total weekly hours.
My lesson is this - “If you can’t take advantage and maximize what I give you, what makes you think I would give you more?” That’s the question I imagine my Creator asking me or anyone else unwilling to or unable to max out what’s clearly in front of them. Same lesson applies in many areas. If I can’t be a great steward of five dollars, what evidence have I shown my Creator I can be a great steward of five thousand, five million, or five billion? There’s no evidence of my ability to handle those things. If I’m unable to handle the small things, how does that show someone, like an employer, that I’m capable of handling larger tasks.
At some point, I forgot that the devil is in the details. Small things matter big time. I’m guessing and I’d have to contemplate or maybe read some lists from last year to see if I was getting close to maxing out my contracts.That’s the lesson though, treat every deal as if it’s my last. Additionally, max out every possibility. The more I max out, the more that will come. My ability to manage small things, small wages, small contracts - the miniscule, seemingly insignificant things are what matter.
Today, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, I am grateful that:
Diana and I spoke a bit earlier. She’s got everything covered and there’s not much I can do to be of service at this point. Some items mays pop up later in the week, but today she’s good.
The lessons continue to be revealed. A second lesson in as many days. Confirmation that I need to continue to write consistently. The practice of disciplined creativity comes to mind again.
I’ve got work now. A small contract is better than no contract. For me today, this small contract keeps me afloat. It doesn’t allow me to get ahead, but I won’t fall behind either.
How do you max it out?
Are you consistently maximizing your opportunities?
Have you noticed when you max out your opportunities, more appear?
Abe,
Be Greater!!!