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Be The Example!
| Guest post by: JoAnn Youngblood King |
Article Overview: Being a great example to others is one of the greatest gifts you can give them!
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Be The Example!
What do you believe? What do you stand for? It's not what you say, it's how you live your life that speaks volumes. There are many people who try to convince others to do what they say or to believe what they believe. It's important for you to know that the real way to convince someone of something is to show them with your actions. Your actions really, really do speak louder than your words. When we think of some spiritual leaders of the world, we may choose to believe or follow what they have said, however I believe we are much more in awe with how they live or have lived their life.
As an entrepreneur, you may decide to find a mentor to help you achieve the successful life you desire. Would you rather have a mentor that tells you what you should do or a mentor who shows you with their own life how you can accomplish your goals. It would be in your best interest to find someone who is walking the talk instead of just talking the talk. I've heard parents say to their children "Do what I say, not what I do!" Regardless of that request, most of the time, children end up doing what their parents do instead of listening to what they say to do. If you find yourself complaining about the way someone else is living their life, instead of complaining, focus on you! Make sure that you are doing your best to be a good example. Don't talk about it, be about it! Being a great example to others is one of the greatest gifts you can give them!
Please be the example! Be the example of your faith! Be the example of your values! Be the example of what you would like to see in others. You can make a bigger impact on the lives of others when you lead by example.
"People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy after." -- Oliver Goldsmith
"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means." -- Albert Einstein
"A good example is the best sermon." -- Thomas Fuller
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