When I reflect on the value of community, many thoughts come to mind:
my success can be achieved only with others...
my lessons can be learned only from others...
my weaknesses can be strenghtened only by others...
my servanthood can be tested only under others' leadership...
my influence can be compounded only through others...
my leadership can be focused only on others...
my best can be given only to others...
so I should commit myself to and celebrate with others...
Recognize that other people have an impact on every aspect of life. I can choose my attitude whether that impact is positive or negative.
Don't look at your friends, family or teammates as competition... Be that rare kind of person who is happy when others succeed.
I realized a long time ago that it was impossible to do anything of real significance on my own. It is very difficult to achieve any measure of success without help and even if you do become successful, you won't enjoy it without friends. Life is better in a community of people you love and who also love you...
What I have discovered is that the journey is a lot more fun when you take someone with you for the ride!
"Educate a man and you will educate his sons; educate a woman and you will educate generations...
~ Lupe Ontiveros
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