Book Review: The Catalyst Leader by Brad Lomenick -- Part IX -- Conclusion

9. CONCLUSION: MOVING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK.

He constantly reminded me that my twenties would establish my seventies.

Life only moves in one direction: forward.

We need to open our ears to the wise mentors in our lives, in our companies, in our organizations, in our families, and in our churches.

Be aware of those around you who know more than you do, who have experienced more than you have in life. Give them permission to speak into your life, and then open your ears and heart to what they share.

You are never too old or too young to participate in the mentoring process. Remember and honor those who've helped you get to where you are. Your legacy is not only determined by what you do as you get old but also by who you are when you're young. Leading well means starting well.

The way you start determines how you finish.

The time has come for you to be who God has called you to be, to live out His purpose for your life.

Never let your ambition force you to create a false self. As you lead, share the real you with others.

Root yourself in an untamable love for God. Seek Him first , and let Him handle the lesser things. 

As you pursue this calling, make excellence a nonnegotiable. God deserves your best.

When the time comes to take a risk or make a difficult decision, push through the fear. He'll sustain you.

Let your convictions and principles steady you. Hold fast to your integrity, discipline, and humility. 

When stress runs high and difficulties arise, keep hoping. Remember that with God on your side, a better tomorrow is possible.

Build bridges, not walls, with those around you. There's power in partnerships.

And finally, don't believe the lie that you are the center of the universe. Seek out older leaders who can help grow you, encourage you, and guide you. And then pour your life into others.

终于把我所有划线的内容记录完成了。整整两天的时间。在写下来的时候，我有回味了一遍那些句子的含义。真的是令我又一次的震撼。 我在记录的时候，心情也是异常的心潮澎湃。我不知道神对我的呼召是不是做一名符合神心意的领袖(Leader)。 我还要寻求，我现在知道的是，我在读相关书籍的时候真的是心潮澎湃。

这是我找了好久的好书，把神融入到生活当中。主啊，希望从这本书当中我能有所得着你对我的calling，也希望您帮助我来活出您的呼召。我愿意把自己最好的献给你。阿门。