Traveling Through Life – Dr.John C. Maxwell

Traveling Through Life – Dr.John C. Maxwell

Tip #1: Travel Light. - You can always tell the difference between an
experienced traveler and a new one… by the size of their luggage. John
mentioned that too many people travel through life with a lot of emotional
baggage, which they’ve not yet learned to let go.

Traveling light is about finding your priorities… carrying only the
essential
stuff… Oh yes… and asking for forgiveness along the way.

Tip #2: Take someone with you - Life is about relationships. Isn’t it
awfully
lonely to travel through life alone?
Maybe you’ve been hurt before, but that doesn’t mean that you should close
your
heart. It only means that you know the characteristics you don’t want in a
partner/friend.
Let time heal your heart and then find someone to travel through life with.

Tip #3: Follow The Road Map - Have a game plan. If you do not know where
you
are going, then how can you hope to get there?
It is important to know where you are (A) by doing self-reflection everyday
and
where you want to go (B) by setting goals… but do not succumb to
“destination
disease”.Life is not only about reaching B. Life HAPPENS between A and B!
Enjoy
the journey…

Tip #4: Take The High Road -”Those who are instruments of grace to others
become recipients of grace to themselves”.
John talks about the necessity of having a life stance - your overall frame
of
reference - your attitude, assumptions and expectations of yourself, others
around you and life.

Taking the high road means that you do not keep score. You learn to forgive
others and do your best to help the people around you.

Tip #5: Stop And Ask For Directions -Most people are too stubborn or proud
to
do that. They would rather go around in circles than stop to ask someone
for
directions.

Remember that no matter the direction you are heading, it’s very likely
that
someone else has already been there and done that. Be prepared to ask for
advice… and shortcut your learning curve.

Tip #6: Make A U-Turn When Needed -”Life is the art of drawing without an
eraser.” You can’t turn back time when you have made a mistake… but you
can
change directions and make a U-turn before it’s too late.

Sometimes, we may find ourselves headed into a dead end… the sooner we
realize
we have to make a change and do it, the more likely we will find ourselves
back
on a safe route.

Remember… not changing when you have to may lead to death!

Tip #7: Appreciate The Detours - Life is not a smooth one way street. Along
the
way, you will meet obstacles and challenges. Appreciate and learn to take
the
detours.

I love the way John reframed “Problems”. He said that problems are…
Predictors
Reminders
Opportunities
Blessings
Lessons
Everywhere
Messages
Solvable
Could you see how that can be really empowering?

Tip #8: Take Pictures - Create Memories.

John suggests that you should….
Work like you don’t need the money
Dance like no one is watching
Sing like no one is listening
Love like you’ve never been hurt
Live like it’s heaven on earth
How beautiful is that?
Tip #9: Travel The Extra Mile - And then some…Who knows what you would find
in
that extra mile? Another adventure… A beautiful sight… A lovely
encounter…
An
enchanting lover…

Go the extra mile… it may be worth the whole journey.

Tip #10: Stop To Smell The Roses - Remember not to rush though life… Take
some
time out to appreciate its beauty… Enjoy the butterflies’ dance… and
last
but
not least, be grateful… for everyone and everything in your life.

"The More you Share the More you Grow"