‘I Know What It Takes’

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‘I Know What It Takes’
Friends, it was a spectacular performance. Tiger Woods, the world’s top-ranked professional golfer, notched another place in the record books on a course that has hosted the sport for more than 500 years. At historic old St. Andrews, Woods finished at 19-under-par 269 to become the youngest person ever to win all four of golf’s major tournaments. On July 23, 2000, he won the Grand Slam at age 24. As he began the final day of the British Open with a six-stroke lead and ad ate with golfing destiny, he said, “I know what it takes to play in a final round of any tournament. You can’t let yourself look ahead to the final outcome, because if you don’t take care of the present, the final outcome may not be what you want.” Most people have a plan for their financial futures. They may not be doing a good job sticking to it, but hey know it is necessary to save something from today’s pay-cheque in order to have something tomorrow. Or perhaps it’s weight control. The reason you’re passing on the fried chicken or dessert is that you don’t want the extra kilos and girth they will add. Life’s desirable outcomes depend on acting responsibly in the present. 1) If you want good health in your 60s and 70s, pay attention to things like diet, smoking, and exercise in your 20s and 30s. 2) If you want friends tomorrow, think about how you are treating people today. 3) If you want to pass along a good name to your children, pay attention to what your conscience is telling you today. 4) If you want to accomplish something worthwhile before you die, take some risks today to position yourself for the noblest dream in your heart. 5) If you want a stable, intact home, honour your family commitments today. 6) If you want to live with self-respect, a clear conscience, and confidence about eternity, be sure about your relationship with God right now. Friends, what Tiger Woods understands about championship golf is true of the really important things of your life. You will be wiser than most today by leaving the past to the infinite mercy of God, trusting the future to His good providence, and engaging yourself fully in paying attention to your tasks at hand. Regrets over the past may dishearten you. Fear of the future can paralyse you. But taking care of the present is far more likely to yield a happy outcome. Please write to me with your comments or questions. I’m always pleased to hear from readers of Discovering a BETTER LIFE. Email me or write to me at P.O Box 1540, Albany W.A 6331. Telephone / Fax (08) 98 418 418

Friends, it was a spectacular performance. Tiger Woods, the world’s top-ranked professional golfer, notched another place in the record books on a course that has hosted the sport for more than 500 years. At historic old St. Andrews, Woods finished at 19-under-par 269 to become the youngest person ever to win all four of golf’s major tournaments. On July 23, 2000, he won the Grand Slam at age 24.

As he began the final day of the British Open with a six-stroke lead and ad ate with golfing destiny, he said, “I know what it takes to play in a final round of any tournament. You can’t let yourself look ahead to the final outcome, because if you don’t take care of the present, the final outcome may not be what you want.”

Most people have a plan for their financial futures. They may not be doing a good job sticking to it, but hey know it is necessary to save something from today’s pay-cheque in order to have something tomorrow. Or perhaps it’s weight control. The reason you’re passing on the fried chicken or dessert is that you don’t want the extra kilos and girth they will add. Life’s desirable outcomes depend on acting responsibly in the present.

1) If you want good health in your 60s and 70s, pay attention to things like diet,
    smoking, and exercise in your 20s and 30s.
2) If you want friends tomorrow, think about how you are treating people today.
3) If you want to pass along a good name to your children, pay attention to what your
    conscience is telling you today.
4) If you want to accomplish something worthwhile before you die, take some risks
    today to position yourself for the noblest dream in your heart.
5) If you want a stable, intact home, honour your family commitments today.
6) If you want to live with self-respect, a clear conscience, and confidence
    about eternity, be sure about your relationship with God right now.

Friends, what Tiger Woods understands about championship golf is true of the really important things of your life. You will be wiser than most today by leaving the past to the infinite mercy of God, trusting the future to His good providence, and engaging yourself fully in paying attention to your tasks at hand.

Regrets over the past may dishearten you. Fear of the future can paralyse you. But taking care of the present is far more likely to yield a happy outcome.

Please write to me with your comments or questions. I’m always pleased to hear from readers of Discovering a BETTER LIFE.

Email me
or write to me at
P.O Box 1540,
Albany W.A 6331.

Telephone / Fax (08) 98 418 418