Are You Gonna Get Better?

John Maxwell tells this story:

Earl Weaver, coach of Baltimore Orioles once said to an umpire in a baseball game, “Is this as good as it’s gonna be or are you gonna get better?”

Turn that question inward and let’s see what comes out.

“Are we as good as we are gonna be, or are we going to get better?”

I’ve made a few mistakes in my life.  Allow me to list them for you.

Once upon a time I …

Never mind.  You get the point.

We have within our grasp so much information that there is absolutely no reason we can’t improve, whatever it is we want to improve.   Just look at our resources:  Colleges, Universities, Internet web browsing, magazines and books in abundance in libraries and bookstores. 

What needs improving in your life?  In my life?

A part of this process includes evaluating your past. 

Do you know yourself? 

     Your past? 

          Your weaknesses and strengths?

That’s a great place to start. 

The next step is learning from those weak areas and having the attitude of “next time I’ll do better.”

Ready! 

          Set! 

               Go toward your better understanding

               of whatever it is you want and need.

The world is waiting for your mark, your words, and your contribution.  Learn, get better, and go toward it.