When you think about your future and the things you want to accomplish, it can be overwhelming to realize how much you still need to learn. Your knowledge, experience, and skills might seem inadequate. But to fulfill your mission, you must grow. Aim to become a level 5 leader, capable of guiding your mission to the highest level. Honest leaders reach a point where they recognize that their own shortcomings are holding back progress. Embrace the journey of growth, for the sake of your mission and the impact you want to make in the world.
David started as a shepherd boy with little experience but grew into a formidable leader and king. His journey from facing Goliath to ruling Israel shows significant personal growth and reliance on God. Similarly, Mark Zuckerberg, despite his controversial and immature beginnings, evolved into a fearless leader of a global conglomerate. His relentless commitment to Facebook’s mission, now Meta, showcases his capacity to grow, learn from mistakes, and lead with vision. Both David and Zuckerberg exemplify the importance of personal growth and perseverance. They demonstrate that with determination and a clear mission, one can overcome initial shortcomings to achieve extraordinary impact.
1 Corinthians 13:11 states, “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” In the same way, you must grow and shed immaturity for the sake of your mission. To succeed, you must evolve into the person capable of excelling at that mission. It’s a choice between personal growth or mission failure. Embrace the journey of becoming the leader your mission needs, ensuring it flourishes and impacts the world positively.
