I look back in my life and am constantly made aware that my successes are simply the product of other people’s investments in my life and future. There have been times that I was on the brink of self destruction. (There will probably be more of those times in the future) I remember 2 or 3 times vividly. I had a dear friend in the US Army that cared more about me at the time than I even cared about myself. I remember staring at a ceiling in a run down rented house late one night thinking that I should just 'give in' and waste my life away on nothingness.
The next afternoon my dear friend came by and insisted that I start over and do something with my life. I shudder in fear when I look back and see how easily life could have gone the other way. I often wonder how many good people just need a little push from folks that sincerely care about humanity. Technically, every success I have in this life must be shared with those who prodded me along the way.
These thoughts lead back around to the title of this post. As I add years to my life I am now finding greater joy in seeking out those few people that really want to be leaders but just need a push or nudge in the right direction. I hope that when I am gone people will look back and say, “He truly cared for others.”
kml
2009
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