Give of Yourself

Our model teaches that "Others will help you achieve your goals." Recent events emphasize that point. When we give of ourselves, even a little bit, we can make the world a better place to live.

I witness the power that others bring to making GOALSWORK. I would like to share a few for your benefit:

• A mother who sacrificed her own money to pay for her children and their spouses to go to Israel for a week. The preparation and anticipation for the trip bring all of them to Christ and together.
• A woman who invites friends, family, and others to enjoy a retreat at her weekend home. These annual events bless those who attend with peace, happiness, and respite.
• A business owner asks three members of a professional association to help him resolve a conflict with a long-time employee. Their advice helps him find a solution that resolves the problems and strengthens the employees resolve.
• A cousin with skills in business development sits down with another cousin to develop a plan to grow the business to $10 million in four years.
• A professional association sponsors board members from around the world to attend a conference where they learn how to grow their chapters lifting tens of thousands of professionals around the world.
• A neighbor brings enough meals to feed a family for 3-4 evenings when the wife has surgery.
• Colleagues rally together to share ideas, successes, and resolve problems. As a result an additional 3,000 people find jobs, enroll in school, start or improve their business.
• A friend provides a wonderful experience to a man and his son, by taking him sailing at a time that the man needs a lift and to forget unemployment and school challenges.
• Church leaders share their insights, counsel, and witnesses to millions across the globe. Their messages increase giving to others, strong families, personal growth, and service. They inspire, lift, and strengthen their fellow beings.

I could list a score more examples. Yes, others will help you achieve your goals. Remember, however, that you may be the "other" that will help someone else achieve their goals. It doesn't have to be a big task. Just look around you and you will see what you can do.