Do you want to live an out of balance life? Then, continue to make extremely poor choices! Or, choose wisely — be precept-driven.
Balancing expectations and execution is a constant challenge for a leader. Why? Because there are always more expectations than there are resources to meet those expectations. So, what to do? I seek balance by adopting a clear set of life values that guide me.
The Essentials
I balance expectations and execution by allowing the precepts to transform my character, according to Proverbs 7.1-4.
Here, expectations are what’s required of me, that is the law. Whereas, execution is marked by practical doing, that is, the precepts.
Similarly, when I choose wisdom I’m better at sense-making, according to Proverbs 7.4. As well as discretion, Proverbs 7.5. In addition, wisdom produces a discerning character, Proverbs 7.7, that learns from the mistakes of others.
Conversely, when I lack character transformation, I’m shallow or simple-minded. As a result, I believe flawed reasoning, Proverbs 7.8-23.
So, why am I open to false arguments? According to Proverbs 7.8-12, I’m in the wrong place at the wrong time, speaking with the wrong person. Why? Because I make poor choices.
Ok, why poor choices? Because I’m simple-minded and lack discernment!
Next, why simple-minded? Because I’m not investing in personal growth by choosing a precept-driven life.
Now, what a cascade of negative outcomes as a result of an out of balance life!
Apply This Today!
First, leaders avoid disastrous life and career outcomes by discerning false rationale.
Second, to become discerning about right and wrong, be deliberate about being precept-driven.
Third, being precept-driven balances expectations and execution. As such, leaders avoid an out of balance life.
Finally, how do I, as a leader, know about divine expectations in the first place? Simply, I must be teachable.
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