Lessons from NYC - The last few days I enjoyed my first visit ever to NYC. Here some lessons I took away that I plan on applying to my life.
• Focused & On Purpose – Immediately upon walking outside of Penn Station, I picked up on this character trait among the locals. Whether you are looking at the masses on the sidewalks walking or even the taxi cab drivers, you will soon find that everyone has a plan and completely focused on getting from point A to point B. They really don’t allow anyone to distract them from getting to their destination. I was thinking about this… if I am driving my car, I will often slow down in town and especially where people may be walking (I don’t see stopping this habit since I live in VA and it is probably a good habit to have). In NYC the cab driver sees a green light and doesn’t ever hesitate. If it is green the driver is going quickly through the light and you should know better than trying to interrupt him by walking or running across. I need more focused and purposeful living and even more efficiency. Each day, week, month and year should be given the attention to live in such a manner.
• Tough & Persistent – Everyone who was above the age of 5 in 2001 will always remember the day America was attacked and the twin towers fell. It is a memory forever sketched in my mind. In my first visit to the city, I witnessed the construction of the new Freedom Towers. They are quite remarkable. Not only are they incredible architectural structures… they are going to be taller than the first ones. What a statement!!! Yes, I need more toughness in my life. When I get knocked down, not only do I need to get up again and keep fighting… but let’s make it even better this time around.
• Dressed for success – Need not say a whole lot about this one… just noticed that the business people in NYC look the part. They appear to be successful. First impressions only happen one time. Make it a good one!
• Fun – There is a time to be focused, purposeful and tough; but don’t forget we don’t have a dress rehearsal for life. This is it. Enjoy living! Sounds simple but I do allow too many things to stress me instead of having faith in my Creator and simply letting go and resting in Him. When I rest in Him, life is always going to be more fun.
• Focused & On Purpose – Immediately upon walking outside of Penn Station, I picked up on this character trait among the locals. Whether you are looking at the masses on the sidewalks walking or even the taxi cab drivers, you will soon find that everyone has a plan and completely focused on getting from point A to point B. They really don’t allow anyone to distract them from getting to their destination. I was thinking about this… if I am driving my car, I will often slow down in town and especially where people may be walking (I don’t see stopping this habit since I live in VA and it is probably a good habit to have). In NYC the cab driver sees a green light and doesn’t ever hesitate. If it is green the driver is going quickly through the light and you should know better than trying to interrupt him by walking or running across. I need more focused and purposeful living and even more efficiency. Each day, week, month and year should be given the attention to live in such a manner.
• Tough & Persistent – Everyone who was above the age of 5 in 2001 will always remember the day America was attacked and the twin towers fell. It is a memory forever sketched in my mind. In my first visit to the city, I witnessed the construction of the new Freedom Towers. They are quite remarkable. Not only are they incredible architectural structures… they are going to be taller than the first ones. What a statement!!! Yes, I need more toughness in my life. When I get knocked down, not only do I need to get up again and keep fighting… but let’s make it even better this time around.
• Dressed for success – Need not say a whole lot about this one… just noticed that the business people in NYC look the part. They appear to be successful. First impressions only happen one time. Make it a good one!
• Fun – There is a time to be focused, purposeful and tough; but don’t forget we don’t have a dress rehearsal for life. This is it. Enjoy living! Sounds simple but I do allow too many things to stress me instead of having faith in my Creator and simply letting go and resting in Him. When I rest in Him, life is always going to be more fun.
