Espresso Shots [4-8-05]
A Royal (messuva) Wedding
You know what they say, "It's easier to get forgiveness than permission."
(...but the consequences can still bite you on the butt.)
Out of the Wilderness
Nick Queen's seventh "Out of the Wilderness" blog showcase is up with two new blogs. Check them out at NickQueen.com or you can access the new blogs using the banner to the right.
Better Good Than Lucky?
I overheard part of a conversation the other day (not that I was eaves-dropping or anything), in which this guy innocently, and probably thoughtlessly, said "I'd rather be lucky than good any day." Cliché or not, I got to thinking about that and wondered how many people really have that attitude? Is there a greater value on doing the hard work of living up to your potential or are we more content finding the breaks, waiting on an inheritance, or playing the lottery (after all, somebody's got to win...might as well be me)?
Certainly, it is easier when we get breaks that go our way, but it is more a question of value. Which would we rather have? Seems to me that the times I've had to struggle or work hard for something is when I valued that thing the most, appreciated what I had, and learned so much through the process. If we give up the desire to work hard and succeed and become satisfied with coasting by, caring little about quality or results, we've lost much of what it means to be a growing, maturing human being and we end up terribly short-changing ourselves and those around us. Yet that is exactly what we seem to find the most in modern society: lack of concern over quality, a de-emphasis on service, and the customer is never right. That is the predominant attitude in business, yet it speaks to the heart of the individuals who make up the work-force.
This is a problem that continues to worsen. It seems to be part of the general deconstruction of society. I didn't have a quick fix regarding this, but I left feeling the urge to spend a little reflection time on my own attitude. Do I strive for excellence in every area of my life? As a Christian, do I do everything I do for the glory of God? Am I living up to my full potential? Do I set out to make the lives of the people around me better?
These are tough questions if we're serious, but it seems to me that society is suffering precisely because we're not a little harder on ourselves; because we don't take the time to evaluate who we really are. Maybe this would be a good weekend to start.
I suppose I could go on, but since these are supposed to be bite-sized thoughts, I'll stop there. Perhaps you have some thoughts or observations on the subject. Feel free to toss in your two cents.
Finally, a bit of information and encouragement to help you on your way:
Hmmm...a man who has been involved in an adulterous affair for 35 years promises to be faithful this time.LONDON — Prince Charles and his wife-to-be, Camilla Parker Bowles, will confess their sins and admit they were adulterers at a church blessing of their marriage that will be broadcast to millions of people on Saturday.
Charles is to acknowledge his 'manifold sins and wickedness' and pledge to be faithful after he marries his longtime lover." (Fox)
You know what they say, "It's easier to get forgiveness than permission."
(...but the consequences can still bite you on the butt.)
Out of the Wilderness
Nick Queen's seventh "Out of the Wilderness" blog showcase is up with two new blogs. Check them out at NickQueen.com or you can access the new blogs using the banner to the right.
Better Good Than Lucky?
I overheard part of a conversation the other day (not that I was eaves-dropping or anything), in which this guy innocently, and probably thoughtlessly, said "I'd rather be lucky than good any day." Cliché or not, I got to thinking about that and wondered how many people really have that attitude? Is there a greater value on doing the hard work of living up to your potential or are we more content finding the breaks, waiting on an inheritance, or playing the lottery (after all, somebody's got to win...might as well be me)?
Certainly, it is easier when we get breaks that go our way, but it is more a question of value. Which would we rather have? Seems to me that the times I've had to struggle or work hard for something is when I valued that thing the most, appreciated what I had, and learned so much through the process. If we give up the desire to work hard and succeed and become satisfied with coasting by, caring little about quality or results, we've lost much of what it means to be a growing, maturing human being and we end up terribly short-changing ourselves and those around us. Yet that is exactly what we seem to find the most in modern society: lack of concern over quality, a de-emphasis on service, and the customer is never right. That is the predominant attitude in business, yet it speaks to the heart of the individuals who make up the work-force.
This is a problem that continues to worsen. It seems to be part of the general deconstruction of society. I didn't have a quick fix regarding this, but I left feeling the urge to spend a little reflection time on my own attitude. Do I strive for excellence in every area of my life? As a Christian, do I do everything I do for the glory of God? Am I living up to my full potential? Do I set out to make the lives of the people around me better?
These are tough questions if we're serious, but it seems to me that society is suffering precisely because we're not a little harder on ourselves; because we don't take the time to evaluate who we really are. Maybe this would be a good weekend to start.
I suppose I could go on, but since these are supposed to be bite-sized thoughts, I'll stop there. Perhaps you have some thoughts or observations on the subject. Feel free to toss in your two cents.
Finally, a bit of information and encouragement to help you on your way:
Have a great weekend. I'm off to Birmingham.
Labels: David C. Price
posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 4/08/2005 04:45:00 PM
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1 Comments:
David, just dropped by and wanted to say that I really like your blog's new look. I've always enjoyed the content but a nice wrapper never hurts.
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