Be Abnormal! Step out of your boat. One day, the disciples were in a boat, tossed by stormy waves. And all of a sudden, they saw Jesus walking on the water. They thought they were seeing a ghost. But Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. It is I.” That was when Peter said, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.” Jesus said, “Come”. And the Bible says, then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. (Matthew 14:28-29) I love that scene: Peter stepping out of the boat. There are people I know who put one foot on the water but leave their other foot on the boat. And for the rest of their lives, they seesaw between the boat and the water. What’s wrong with that? They’re not committed. Committed People Step Into The Storm Are you in a boat too? Are you in your safe zone? Jesus is asking you to get out of your boat. Author Robin Sharma said your safe zone is the most dangerous zone, because nothing happens in the safe zone. Nothing happens in the boat. You’ve got to learn to step into the storm. You’ve got to leave the certainty of your boat to step into the uncertainty of the storm. Problem: We get attached to familiarity. For example, I’ve met women who are trapped in bad relationships. They know they’re boyfriend is a Jerk, irresponsible and selfish. They know their boyfriend doesn’t really love them but is simply using them. They know God is calling them out of their boat. I tell them, “Unless you get out of your bad relationship, you won’t find a good relationship.” People ask me all the time, “Bo, please help me. Why do I feel that nothing is happening in my life? Why am I not moving forward?” Some ask me, “Why am I still stuck in my debts?” Or “Why am I still trapped in my crummy job?” Or “Why am I still chained to my ugly situation?” Let me tell you why: Because you’re not committed. Because you’re stuck with the familiar and are not willing to step into the storm. Committed people step into the storm. Committed People Aren’t Enslaved By Their Feelings What separates Achievers from Average people? What separates Magnificent people from Mediocre people? Simple difference: Commitment. I’ve realized that committed people do what they have to do, not just what they feel like doing. For example? I love my wife. I love my wife more now than ever before. I kiss my wife everyday. But please know that there are days when I don’t feel like kissing her. (And I’m pretty sure there are days when she doesn’t feel like kissing me too.) But we kiss each other everyday whether we feel like it or not. Why? Because we’re committed. We want to make this marriage work. We’re here for the long haul. And that’s why we have a phenomenal marriage. Let me give you another example. I spend time with my boys everyday. With Francis, that means sitting on the floor playing with his dinosaur toys. Believe me, there are days when I want to do something else. There are days I just want to rest, prop my feet up or sleep on the couch. But I still spend time with my boys, no matter what I feel. Why? Because I’m committed. Some people ask me, “Bo, how can you write 5 books a year? Answer: I write when I don’t feel like writing. Yes, I live an abnormal life. I don’t watch TV. I don’t play video games (except when I play with my kids—to bond with them). Here’s a truth you can take to the bank. If you want abnormal success, live an abnormal life. (I tell entrepreneurs—if you want abnormal income, do things that other people aren’t willing to do. Be abnormal.) Every Saturday night, while everyone else is relaxing, I’m preparing for my Sunday talk until midnight. Every Sunday night, while everyone else is watching TV, I’m writing my Soulfood Letter to be sent the next week. And on Monday, I’m preparing for next Sunday’s talk. People are afraid that commitment will trap them. Actually, commitment sets you free from your fears. Ultimately, commitment sets you free from yourself. Get out of the boat! And step into the storm. May your dreams come true, Bo Sanchez
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:33:50 +0000
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