Pests consume what we produce so that at the end of the day we have little to show for our efforts. In previous emails we’ve discussed the various kinds of pests that eat away at your day, that upon honest reflection, we really could have made better choices to limit or even eliminate their effect. Last week we discussed how leaf toughness, a rainforest strategy for deterring pests was analogous to personally getting tough and saying “No” to those pests, no matter how nice, friendly and persuasive they are if they are going to pull you away from being productive.

Here’s the thing on that… It’s easy to say “no” to the obvious bad choices, like going to a movie in the middle of your workday. What is difficult and what requires wisdom is having to make a good choice between worthy but competing time commitments. Or having to make a choice about a new but unexpected opportunity. It’s not as easy as it may seem. To make a good choice, consider asking a few questions… Is this consistent with my primary purpose as I understand it? Does this contribute to the vision I am working towards? If so, is it more important or more strategic or more timely than what I am currently working on?

Remember, your vision will evolve, grow and enlarge. When it does, God may bring things across your path you would have considered an interruption last year that now upon having greater perspective are actually what you need to fulfill the vision. If possible, take a time out. Quiet your mind. Still your emotions. Get yourself into a place of peace on the inside. Ask God to confirm His will in your life, and then make the best decision you can. The only thing worse than making a mistake is making nothing out of life at all.

Until next time, be fruitful, then multiply!

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