Victory comes, at times, just when one no longer expects it
- Martin Buber (1878-1965)
I first came across Buber’s work while in college; specifically in my Philosophy of Religion course with Ms. Pak. A brilliant thinker, Buber, in this case, shows us just the kind of attitude it takes to win.
No matter the field of endeavor, it is often those who stick it out the longest that earn the prize. I must be clear here and note that I do not advocate futile efforts and attempts; some pursuits are lost even with “sticking it out.” What I am pushing for, instead, is an attitude of sustained energy – pushing all the way through, even when the end is uncertain.
World Series Champions and NBA Champions are not made by one game; they are forged in the depths of a grueling series. For some, it’s that fourth game that changes things…others, such as the NBA, the seventh and final one. No matter what point brings such turnaround and victory, it is never an isolated event; it takes time and systematic effort to get there.
As we traverse this challenging time in our economy, it is vital for us to learn how to manage our energies; after all, this is just part of the series. If we give up now, all is lost. Or, better said by the Apostle Paul: “Let us not be weary in well-doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
The key, my friend, is not to faint; not to give in, not to give up…to give it our all and our very best – to the end…
Have you given up?
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