Do you remember "do-over!" Shouted in the backyard or on the playground, this phrase meant, "the game we just played, and its results, are erased and we play that game again. New game. New results. Recently on NPR, I heard about a new book, in which a 48 year old man returns to kindergarten, summer camp, his prom and a number of other childhood experiences and gets a Do-Over!
This weekend, I get a do-over of my triathlon. Last month I was to run my first, but an early morning injury landed me in the ER instead of the race course. I'm excited. I get a do-over.
Last month, at Fishhook, I demonstrated some bone-head team leadership. I wish I could get a do-over. Through the grace of my team, we're moving on, but I really wish I could go back, erase that game, erase the results and start afresh. It was not my best moment. Ever experienced a moment in business or ministry...or life at home where you got a "Do-Over?"
John, thanks. Yep, I'm with you. Let's run at stuff and let's show 'em we're running. I like your posture. e
Posted by: Evan McBroom | August 20, 2009 at 11:17 AM
My problem is I don't get enough "Do-overs," Evan!
I had a 360 review done, once. For background, I love it when there is WAY too much to do! My adrenelin just pumps. I thought when others saw me charging, they would be inspired to slay dragons along with me.
Wrong! What I saw in myself a enthusiastic leadership, was interpreted by others as "Shows stress under pressure." After the review, I took the posture, "Absorb shock; transmit calm."
But I could never get enough do-overs.
Blessings.
Posted by: John Angove | August 20, 2009 at 10:38 AM