FOLLOW THE LEADERalways waiting for that ethereal nebulous “perfect time!” They are living
their lives waiting for that hoped-for “right alignment of the stars”...
“opportunity of a lifetime”...“BIG BREAK” – when they will “hit the
jackpot”...and “win life’s lottery!” Success in life doesn’t accidentally or
capriciously come with the BIG BREAK. It comes through discipline and
obedience. It is faithfulness in the little things that brings success: one minute
at a time...one hour at a time...one day at a time...one week at a time...one
month at a time...one year at a time! Many wise and successful leaders have
learned this principle: “Success is a long obedience in the same direction.”
It does not come through procrastination – but through punctuality. That
means being on time...in your place...doing the job...faithful in the small
things...striving for quality...always giving your best. That’s where
success comes from!
Principle:
“Success is a long obedience in the same direction. It
does not come through procrastination –but through
punctuality.”Oswald Sanders writes this about the sin of procrastination which defrauds
millions of people of significance and success in life:
Procrastination, the thief of time, is one of the devil’s most
potent weapons for defrauding us of eternal heritage. The habit
of ‘putting off ’ is fatal to spiritual leadership. Its power resides in
our natural reluctance to come to grips with important decisions.
Making decisions, and acting on them, always requires moral
energy. But the passing of time never makes action easier; quite
the opposite. Most decisions are more difficult a day later, and you
may also lose an advantage by such delay.^6Sanders also writes that it is the motto: “Do it now,” that has led so many
people to worldly success – as well as to spiritual success. He advises
that one of the best ways to practically avoid procrastination is to “...set
deadlines, and never miss or postpone even one.”^7