My time lately has been consumed by preparations for the upcoming Boot Camp4Life with Sione and Filipe in Provo, UT. It is amazing to me how many details must be covered to successfully coordinate these Boot Camps. The upside is that planning for this latest event has really brought us together as the EvaZing team. We are all learning how to better work together to make sure that everything is done correctly and on time.
A big part of learning to work together to our highest potential has been learning to recognize our true worth as individuals. This recognition involves not only identifying our strengths but also honestly facing our limitations. If we are too modest we risk not being able to contribute to the group in the areas in which we really shine. In order to be as valuable to the team as we can be, we have to be willing to stand up and say, "I'm good at this! This is something that I can do well." On the other hand, we also have to resist the temptation for pride. Pride is the voice inside of ourselves that tells us that we have to do everything ourselves. Humility allows us to realize that we CAN'T do everything...sometimes we can't even do what is asked of us. We need to learn to say, "I'm sorry, I can't handle that." If we accept more weight than we can carry, we set ourselves up to be overwhelmed. We are a better team player if we are honest with ourselves and the other members of our team about exactly what we can and cannot do in the time we have.
"In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom." - Proverbs 11:14
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