Here is a truth that we all know but we seldom think
about. Everything you know you learned
from someone else. From learning to feed
yourself to driving a car, you learned it from someone. The same is true that the older you get the
more you teach. Like it or not, you set
an example for others. You teach those
close to you directly or indirectly, but you do teach. Knowing this, shouldn't we desire to learn
from the best and to be the best to teach others?
We hear
a lot about natural talent. We do each
have strengths that cause us to excel at certain things, however, what we learn
to excel at is not always clear. I have
seen some very talented people who are excellent at what they do. Some do great good and succeed in business,
the arts, education and many other areas of life. Some, just as talented, excel in crime,
cheating, and destruction of
property. What makes the
difference? The difference is who is
teaching them.
One of
the things I love about Scouting is that it takes young men, helps them
discover their talents and skills and teaches them how to use it for the good
of all. The goal of Scouting is to help
young people become excellent adults. It
helps them learn that they can be and do anything with character and integrity.
“As a Scout, I learned how to set goals and achieve them. Being a Scout also taught me leadership at a
young age when there are few opportunities to be a leader. Scouting values have remained with me
throughout my life, in my business career and now as I take on new challenges.”
– Steve Fossett
1944-2007
Explorer
We all
have two simple questions to answer: 1) What are you learning? 2) What are you
teaching? There is no greater teacher than example. People who set our example inspire us, amaze
us and create a desire to be like them.
This works for the good or for the bad.
As an adult, you make the choice to follow those who set a good and
wholesome example. As a young person,
you follow those who pay attention to you and make you feel you belong. Sadly, that does not always happen from those
setting a good example. Therefore, we
need programs like Scouting where a young person can feel they matter and they
belong.
Be the
best example you can be. Teach those in
your life, your family, friends, co-workers, and
others, that there are great joy and
satisfaction in developing a good character and working hard at your
dreams. Learn from the best as
well. Find those who excel at what they
do and who add value to the world they live in.
Follow them and learn what they do.
Remember, success leaves clues.
You
matter! You matter to the world and to
yourself. Remember to be your best, love
God, have good manners, achieve the unknown and change your world.
Scouting Out of Uniform is a personal
blog based on the lessons learned from Scouting that relate to personal
development and success principles and is not an official site of The Boy
Scouts of America. John Patrick Hickey does not represent or speak for the
Scouting program; however, he does completely support and encourages Scouting
for both young and old. John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, Personal
Development Coach, and proud Scouter. To
read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him
to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at www.johnpatrickhickey.com. © 2019 John Patrick Hickey
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