We Reap What We Sow

I had the good fortune to work for a very successful businessman, designer and entrepreneur, Calvin Klein. I was meeting with him one day to discuss one of the new collections and he asked me what my plans were for my future. He then decided to share with me his own thoughts and feelings. "My belief has always been that I could be successful at whatever I decided to do, if I put my mind to it." And boy, was he right!!!!! That seed....that belief was planted in my head and I believe it has always been behind my drive. I truely do believe that ----

And as the years have passed, I came to the realization that I can add to and increase my heart and mind's desire.... that is why Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem on Success, has always touched me deeply and is another important seed in my garden of life-

Success
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.....

Ralph Waldo Emerson

What seeds have been planted for you?

Comments

[Jeff Payne]

Great article! I am reminded of what John Maxwell, one of my mentors who said, "The success of my day is based on the seeds that I sow, not the harvest I reap."

Why? Because the seeds I sow will determine the harvest I reap. Also, there is no reaping unless I have been sowing and sowers are committed to giving before receiving.

It is sad but I believe the vast majority of people are trying to find a harvest. They are looking for results and a way to make a buck rather than sowing daily into the lives of others.

Jeff Payne
Chairman
JPayne Mortgage
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