Who is On Your Team?

How many people do you depend upon for your success every day? Who are they? How are they doing? What kind of contribution are you making in their lives? Remember, you depend upon them for your success. You are living in a time when people are overwhelmed and increasingly disengaged. Your attitude about others will greatly influence, if not dictate, the quality of your own life. Here are some life questions for you to consider?

Does your life revolve around you or around them? It is an important question. Is your customer really first or is it your employees? Is it your spouse first or you first? Your answer to these questions will be responsible for whatever life result you are currently experiencing. To the degree your point of beginning is off, to that degree, you will experience a corresponding measure of disappointment and depression.

How dependent are you in life? The independent spirit may be killing you. It has come into vogue to use the word "interdependent". I understand the thought. I just think it is an attempt to avoid reality. You are a dependent person. You are dependent upon God for breath and life and you are dependent upon others for the relationships you need to create a positive context for living. They clearly need you but you don't choose for them. You choose for you.

What kind of influence do you have upon the lives of others? It is your responsibility. It might be your greatest responsibility. So, what kind of priority does it represent? The truth is you do have influence. The question is are you having the kind of influence that will bring the best out in others. You will experience the result. Are you pleased with your life experience?

Life is about your relationship with others. It certainly revolves around your philosophy about you. Were you created for you or were you created for others? Deep, huh? If you believe you were created for a glorified and glorifying relationship with God then others will be the object of your focus because they are His. If you believe you were created for you and for getting all you can get out of life and from others then your focus will be you. You choose. Your answer is critical. Do well, my friends.