Positive change leads us to a new beginning."

A thought by John C. Maxwell & Rob Hoskins in their book, Change Your World (p. 38). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.)

Have you found that to be true?

John says, "As you work to make a difference and see change begin to occur, you will begin to change. How does this happen? Positive change leads us to a new beginning. Our hopes begin to be realized. Our efforts begin to be rewarded. Our hearts begin to be fulfilled. And our work will begin to be recognized by others."

He continues, "At this point you can become a transformation magnet. You can attract others. You can be positively contagious to others who want to make a difference, even if they didn’t know how to do it. But now they have an example: you! Seeing you make a difference makes them want to join you. The result? Coming together for a common cause becomes a force multiplier. Your efforts grow from me to we. This is when being a catalyst for change starts to become really exciting."

He goes on, "The phrase 'strike while the iron is hot' comes from the blacksmithing trade. Metalworkers understand that timing is crucial if they want to successfully manipulate metal. Steel, for instance, needs to be at the optimum temperature to be able to work it. If the metal is cold, it won’t move at all when struck with a hammer. If it’s not heated enough, even a lot of hammering will make only the smallest of changes. On the other hand, if the metal is too hot, it can melt, rendering it worthless. There is a very short window of a few seconds when the steel’s temperature is just right. The smith must strike quickly, because the metal doesn’t stay at the perfect temperature for very long."

He then says, "Similarly, change won’t occur unless you step forward and start taking action. If you lose the sense of urgency, your cause can become like cold steel. It won’t move, and change will grind to a halt. So you need to seize whatever opportunities you have now, where you are, and make the most of them. Initiative on fire accomplishes more than knowledge on ice."

So are you ready to step forward and start taking action? So do you still have your sense of urgency? Are you ready to make a difference? So let's do it! Yes, yes! #continuethought

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