I recently finished reading Stephen Covey's book, The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness. If you are desirous of being an influencer and inspiring others to rise to another level, in their own life, I would encourage you to read this book. One of many thoughts that caught my attention was a Covey quote from French Archbishop Francois Fenelon; "There is nothing that is more dangerous to your own salvation, more unworthy of God and more harmful to your own happiness than that you should be content to remain as you are."
We are to be life long learners. Students of excellence apply what they have learned. Learning is listening (hearing) and doing (obedience). "But prove yourselves doers of the word , and not merely hearers who delude themselves." (James 1:22, NASV) Learning consists of instruction, encouragement, reproof, correction, and self-discipline. Jesus reminded his disciples that "A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher." (Luke 6:40 NIV) The Apostle Paul exhorted the Philippian church, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 2:5 KJV)
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