4 principles of serving

1. Represent something bigger than yourself
2. Being willing to go where others fear to go
3. Use the tools you have
4. Humility

These are the principles a very notable Chaplain of the US Navy lives by.  When unpacked, each one is VERY powerful.

I like #4.  Humility is the opposite of Pride.  When I think about the times in life that I missed out on the best things it’s usually because my pride got in the way.  Pride is alot like a lid that is stuck on a jar.  There’s something in the jar that you want… but the lid just won’t budge.  Eventually, with the right grip and torque the lid comes right off.

The main reason this probably happens though is because we screwed the lid down too tight in the first place.. or we haven’t opened it in so long it’s almost glued itself shut.  So, instead of “trying harder”.  Just open more often!!  And when you put the lid on your life each day, leave a little wiggle room.  It is ok if what comes out isn’t perfect.

Expect to Win,

Zach Vassar l Company Coach
coachvassar@gmail.com
Matthew 6:33