A lot of books
have been written about dressing for success. Our appearance makes people
decide how they’re going to treat us. How we dress has an impact on how
successful we’re going to be.
We have to pay
attention to what we wear. However, today we’ll discuss dressing for success
with our inner attitudes. In order to help us remember this lesson we’re going
to discuss the acronym D-R-E-S-S.
Have Determination. Everybody wants to be successful but very few people have
determination. It is not enough to have a wish-bone but we must have a backbone
in our pursuit of happiness. If we give up easily then our strength is too
small. In order to be successful, we have
to have bulldog tenacity. Once you get hold of the vision, you must hang
tight to it. Anyone can start but only
those are rewarded who finish the race. If we want to have success, we have
to be determined.
Take some Risk. Insanity is to
keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different result. Don’t
just stay with what’s comfortable. Good is
the worst enemy of the best! Stretch yourself to the new level. Take some
risk. Don’t do anything foolish. Process it with your spouse and people who
have your best interest at heart. Faith is all about taking risk and trusting
in God’s ability to deliver. Everyone paints picture of Peter drowning in the water
but he is the only man in history who walked on the water with Jesus! Make
those cold calls. Do your due diligence. Take
corresponding actions. Develop a communication system to be in touch with
your patrons. Invest in educating yourself. Associate with the wise. A ship is
safe in the dock but its greatest potential is unleashed when it sails in the vast
ocean. You too will fly high in life if you step out of your comfort zone and take
some risk.
No more Excuses. The Bible says, “The lazy person claims, "There's a lion
on the road! Yes, I'm sure there's a lion out there" (Proverbs 26:13 NLT)! Yes, there will be challenges on
your way to success but God has equipped you to overcome them. Quit saying, “This is too hard. It is not working!”
Your life will follow your mouth. Get in the game. Have a “can do” attitude. “I've
lived long life, Cadmos, but the glory and the memory of men will always belong
to the ones who follow their great visions.” – Old Ptolemy
speaking of Alexander the Great.
Be
Sympathetic.
In the run chase to success many people trample others to get what they want.
Don’t sacrifice your family and loved ones at the altar of your success. It’s
not worth it. Have a tender heart. Help
the people God brings in your path right now. Be sympathetic to other
people’s needs and wants. Your success is directly tied up to the measure you
help others. The famous Zig Zigler said, “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.”
Say Sorry. Nobody is perfect. You will make
mistakes. The greatest in life are those
who take ownership for their mistakes, turn away from them and move forward.
When you make a mistake, simply say, “I’m
sorry. It won’t happen again.” No buts… ifs… and because…
Dress for success! You’re born to do great things. God
made you to leave a mark on this planet. You’re destined to win. You have what
it takes. You are born to fly. Get your inner dialogues right. You cannot have a poor mouth and live a rich
life. Have faith in God. Take some risks. Help others along the way. Every
day when you wake up, dress for success with your inner attitudes. You and God
are a winning team! I believe in you and am praying for you.
“So, chosen by
God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you:
compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered,
content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and
completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on,
wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it” (Colossians 3:12-14 The Message).
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