Archives: April 2008

Taking it by force

Matthew 11:12b (AMP) – “the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize–a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].”

Seth Godin posted these words on the topic of “getting vs. taking“. He is right on. During my short time on earth I have found his words to be so very true.

Most people spend a lot of time to get an education.

They wait for the teacher (hopefully a great one) to give them something of value.

Many employees do the same thing at work. They wait for a boss (hopefully a great one) to give them responsibility or authority or experiences that add up to a career.

A few people, not many, but a few, take. They take the best education they can get, pushing teachers for more, finding things to do, exploring non-defined niches. They take more courses than the minimum, they invent new projects and they show up with questions.

What are you taking today?

[via Seth’s Blog]