Three brick masons were working side by side when a passerby stopped to admire their handiwork.
“What are you doing?” inquired the onlooker.
“Laying bricks,” replied the first mason. “What does it look like?”
Not taken aback, the curious one asked the second mason, “And what are you doing?”
“I am building a wall,” answered the second mason, just a little impatiently.”
“And what about you?” The pedestrian asked the last mason. “What are you doing?”
The third man straightened himself up, looked the inquirer in the eyes, and replied, “Me? I am building a handsome mansion.”
What Are You Building?
One man out of the three was able to see past the brick and mortar and was able to envision the glorious results of their labor. He was able to transform the ordinary into an extraordinary vision.
What seems ordinary in your work? What makes it extraordinary? What are the magnificent results of your labor?
Too often we are focused on the day-to-day and not able to see beyond it. What are you focused on today? Is what you are doing today contributing to the results you desire? Are you doing those things that get you the greatest return on your investment of time, energy and effort or are you in reactive mode, just responding to whatever comes your way?
Vision drives us toward results. Lack of vision keeps us in the reactive mode, frustrated with our progress toward that which we do not have defined. Take a few minutes to remember your vision. How does what you will do this week contribute to your personal goals and desires for your life? If you are not sure, don’t wait another minute– sit down and answer this question!
Enjoy the fruits of your labor!
