Challenge

From the book Minute Motivators for Leaders, by Stan Toler:


"Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed."
   -  Lloyd Jones


'Leaders love challenges. While others may see challenges as stumbling blocks, leaders see them as stepping-stones. To them, problems are unformed opportunities to create, to re-invent, and to excel. The juices of the leader really start to flow when an obstacle suddenly appears. Like the football lineman who gets an adrenaline rush when the opposing player charges toward him, leaders are instantly motivated to stand against the problems they face. 


Leaders are proactive. They know that the greater the challenge, the greater the sense of accomplishment when it's met. 


"Impossible" and "undoable" are words that are not usually on the lips of a true leader. They have a different language. "Yes." "I know we can." "Let's try." Great leaders may be afraid at times, but they never allow their fears to keep them from facing a challenge with courage.


When others are throwing in the towel, the leader is going back to the drawing board.


Leaders solve problems others fear.'


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Additional winning comment:


Encouragement, peace, and joy are vital aspects of the Christian life. However, conviction, refinement, and discipline are also necessary. They are the testimony of Christ's hand in our life, and the willingness to be molded to be like Him.