The Untapped Greatness Of Man
Your answer to this question will determine the future of your career. We will only become what we conceive in our mind. Others think they can be managers and they became one. And others believe they can be supervisors and they also became one. Many of our great business leaders in our time started with a dream. And what seems to be impossible 50 years ago is now a reality. Those who can’t see themselves becoming a leader will never become one. As Rene Descartes said “I think, therefore I am“ When successful leaders of our time are just starting, they started with what we also have? Two hands to work, two feet that keeps us standing. And the thing called brain. Do you have what it takes to make a mark in your field? When our mother conceived us, the leader’s instincts are already provided for. It only became dormant, inactive and untapped because of lack of self-confidence. John Gokengwei Jr., one of the “giants” in the Philippine business community, in his commencement speech at Ateneo de Manila University, said “let me leave you with one last thought. Trade barriers have fallen. The only barriers left are the barriers you have in mind“. To be a leader and an effective one, an individual must answer these questions: “Who made me . . . What am I designed for?” Let’s look at the story of creation to search for the answer: Then God said, “let us make human beings in our image and likeness. And let them rule over the fish of the sea, and the birds in the sky, over the tame animals, over all the earth, and over all the small crawling animals of the earth. Genesis 1:26 (NCV) WHO MADE US? Based on the story, we are made from the image and likeness of the Divine. Come to think of it, we are patterned after the greatness of the one who creatively started all things, and systematically maintained the creation by his wisdom. We possess the same creativity, wisdom and power. And even though those attributes are limited in nature, we are still capable to be creative and to be wise. The reason why others have succeeded is their ability to tap these inner traits. WHAT ARE WE DESIGNED FOR? God made man with these purposes: (1) To be a RULER and MANAGER. “Then God said, “let us make human beings in our image and likeness. And let them RULE over the fish of the sea, and the birds in the sky, over the tame animals, over all the earth, and over all the small crawling animals of the earth”. Gen. 1:26 (NCV) “From the ground, God formed every wild animal and every bird of the sky and he brought them to the man so the man can NAME them’ Gen. 2: 19-20 (NCV) Man’s job description was: To Manage the Garden (Manage) The ability to excel is not exclusive to privilege few. We also possess the potential to mark a name for ourselves. Successful people are able to recognize their potential and develop these into skills. So don’t look for what you don’t have, start with what you have. (2) To have a relationship with the Divine ” And they heard the voice of God WALKING in the garden in the coolness of the day, the man and his wife HID themselves from the PRESENCE of GOD and God CALLED on the man and said WHERE ARE YOU?…” Gen. 3:8-9 (ASV) Man has a special place in God’s heart. In the beginning, God prepared a place for man to live, work and bond. In every area of his life, God is involved. Even today, God is walking in our midst and calling us by name. God wants to be involved in our professional development and add value in our life. (3) To enjoy prosperity Before the woman was created; God gave man a job and a place to live (a must before marriage). The Garden of Eden is a place of abundance and prosperity. Though, man was later evicted as a consequence to his action, he still has ability to gain wealth. Man has the ability to break free from poverty. DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY…You may not be occupying a leadership position yet, or your business has yet to break into higher grounds. But it doesn’t mean you are not and will not be at the cutting edge. When man was made, he was designed to ‘lead’, ‘rule’ and ‘recreate’. We all have what it takes to become leaders in our field. However, because of some factors, these instincts are untapped. We either look down on ourselves or we leave future to fate. We allow economic status; education, etc. define our future. We look upon ourselves with little confidence and because of unbelief; the giant in us is sleeping. This story illustrates my point It’s a fine sunny day in the forest, and a rabbit is sitting outside his burrow, tippy-tapping on his typewriter. Along comes a fox, out for a walk. Fox: “What are you working on?” Fox: “Hmm… What is it about?” They both disappear into the rabbit’s burrow. After few minutes, gnawing Soon a wolf comes along and stops to watch the hardworking rabbit. Wolf: “What’s that you are writing?” The rabbit and the wolf go into the burrow and again the rabbit returns by himself, after a few minutes, and goes back to typing. Finally a bear comes along and asks, “What are you doing? Rabbit: “I’m doing a thesis on how rabbits eat bears.” As they enter the burrow, the rabbit introduces the bear to the lion. It doesn’t matter how silly your dreams maybe, what matters is who’s behind your dream. Be inspired. Take into heart the very purposes why you are created— Search your heart and discover your destiny- be partners with God in transforming your potential into reality. You were born with a purpose– You may hold the solution to the needs of organizations and society, either as a professional or an entrepreneur. When Tony Tan Caktiung, President of Jollibee Foods Corp, delivered a speech at Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) Summit on Employment and Industrial Relations, he said that one of the driving forces of his organization to succeed is to provide employment. “Doing good business is a form of philanthropy.” Generating job, he believe, is his service to mankind. What if Mr. Tony Tan missed the mark and chose to take a different path? Where do you think will be the more than 25,000 present employees of Jollibee? Sonnie Santos is a Motivational and Self Help Resource Person, Human Resource Generalist, Trainer and Volunteer Worker. He has authored several anecdotes on work issues and career development in the context of life principles. Copyright © sonnie’s.porch, 2006 some rights reserved. 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Do You Have What It Takes To Succeed?
“What is my destiny, my assignment in life?”
“God took the man and ‘put’ him in the garden, to DRESS it and to KEEP it…” Gen. 2:15 (ASV)
To Name all the animals/plants (Creative)
To Rule over all the earth. (Lead)
Rabbit: “My dream”
Rabbit: “Oh, I’m writing about how rabbits eat foxes.”
Fox: “That’s ridiculous! Any fool knows that rabbits don’t eat foxes!”
Rabbit: “Come with me and I’ll show you!”
on a fox bone, the rabbit returns to his typewriter and resumes typing..
Rabbit: “I’m doing a thesis on how rabbits eat wolves.”
Wolf: “you don’t expect to get such rubbish published, do you?”
Rabbit: “No problem. Do you want to see why?”
Bear: “Well that’s absurd!
Rabbit: “Come into my home and I’ll show you”
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This was beautiful - Thanks for sharing - I believe God has a plan for his children and when we become aware of his plan in our lives we become great people for a greater purpose- his glory!