I found this article totally awesome so I thought to share it. Its not one of mine it was on Charisma Magazine and I am not sure who authored it but its good for you. When I think of a man who fits the title of effective I think of Dr. Myles Munroe. Have known him personally I observed his conduct as a leader and his love for his wife and kids and his love for people from ALL walks of life I was awed. These things are simple yet so profound and yet I find so few people that live this and sometimes I have to check myself. Enjoy this article
Effective men do daily what average men
do occasionally.
I enjoy reading biographies of great
men. Doing so gives me insight into some of the brightest, most creative and
successful men who have lived. Some of these men lived long ago, yet their life
stories become lessons applicable for today. Other men are still living and
willingly giving us the secrets to their achievements.
Not only do we see their genius on
display, but we often learn how the traumas of their youth motivated them.
These men often share their failures in business and finance, even marriage and
family, and provide key insights into overcoming setbacks.
You can gain wisdom through a mentor or
through pain.
I suggest you choose mentors. Through
the mentorship these biographies of great men have afforded me, I
have discovered seven habits of effective men:
1. Effective men steward their time. Most
effective men start their work at the same time each day. Most have a reflexive
system of managing their routine. For example, Nick Saban, the very
effective football coach, has mastered the proficient use of his time. Read this article to see what I mean.
2. Effective men are constant learners. The
greatest habit I ever developed in my life is reading one chapter of Proverbs
each day. I learned this from the very effective Zig Ziglar. He valued it so
much that he created an audio version for us. (Available here.)
3. Effective men speak positively. The
science of positive attitudes and speech confirms it has incredible results on
our health, wealth and longevity. Yet some men haven’t mastered this simple
trait. I struggled with a speech impediment as a child, so speaking is very
important to me. Words matter, and for me to be effective I must give careful
consideration to what I am saying and how I say it. Interestingly, Jesus
actually is a great example of this when He said, “These words you hear are not
my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.”
4. Effective men focus on details. Small
things matter, and small things overlooked are often the destroyer of greater
things. Focusing on the details makes all the difference. I have known very
gifted men who were sloppy in the details. Their success was constantly
undermined by their lack of attention to detail. You cannot expect an excellent
life with 80 percent effort.
5. Effective men pray. The
greatest habit of a man is to embrace the isolation of prayer. God relates to
men in the daily commute. As you’re going to work, pray about the challenges
that you are facing—the finances, the sales, your productivity. As you leave
work, pray about your home, for your wife and over your children. I am going to
quote an unlikely source for this point: “I’m a busy guy, but I set aside
quiet time every morning and every evening to keep my equilibrium centered on
my own path” (Donald Trump).
6. Effective men exercise. The
physical body is a machine—a remarkable machine—that houses who we are. We must
invest in it. We must care for it. It won’t last forever, but it is vital for
now. I continue to resist the effects that travel and a busy schedule have on
my body. I want to be in the best physical health I can be in my 50s. Yes, it
is hard, but if I am going to accomplish my purpose in life, I need to be
strong for another 30 years.
7. Effective men rest. God
established it, even commanded it. It is as vital for your effectiveness as
breathing—it is called rest. Fatigue is the greatest threat to your future.
When you are tired, you let your guard down in decision-making. When you are
tired, you are not focused on details, you do not control your words and may
say things you will regret. When you are tired, you are not creative. When you
are tired, you are vulnerable to a spiritual attack. Never make a permanent
decision when you are tired.
So how about it, men? What are some of
the best lessons you’ve learned? What effective habits have you noticed in
other successful men? What effective habits do you need to work on?
Share these principles with a brother and encourage them and guess what you become a Success Coach
