Message of the Day - The Greatest Power

Good Morning,

 

There is so much emphasis in our world and in our society in having and using power. Power over people, power of business, power over mother nature, whatever. Many people strive long and hard to build up their ability to harness and use power for the betterment of their lives or the lives of their loved ones and or organizations they work with.

 

In some of my recent reading and experiences, I noticed a greater power than that people strive for. It is power that is not used. Some may call it potential power. Having power and not using it is a far greater show of achievement and accomplishment than having power and using it, or worse, abusing it. 

 

Chuck Norris shared a story about going to a bar & grill after filming all day on location and sitting in a booth waiting for his friends. A big guy came up and gruffly demanded Chuck to leave the book because it was his. Chuck simply got up and moved to another booth. As Chuck Norris' friends arrived, the big guy kept eyeing him and then finally came over to their booth. He asked if he was the Chuck Norris, and after finding out it was, he asked 'why did you give up that booth, you could have kicked my #$3%'. Chuck smiled and said 'What would that have proved. In not using power, Chuck Norris made a friend that day.

 

Having power is not always brute force, it is also situational power. We can achieve a lot by not using the power we have. As a boss, we can work with our team instead of ordering them around. As a parent we can be loving and supportive instead of being strict and domineering. When we have information that can help others, we can share it instead of hoarding it.

 

In this sense our not using our power actually becomes a catalyst to helping others by supporting them, loving them and empowering them.

 

As we acquire power in the different aspects of our lives, we may find it hard to NOT use the power. That restraint is a true showing of our control and capabilities.

 

There are many applications of this concept, lets all look to find some way to apply it, and help us continue to learn and grow as we do.

 

Enjoy!

 

Sanford Berenberg
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