There’s
something I’ve been pondering lately:
It’s sure a whole lot easier to spend your time consuming rather than producing.
Think about it…
Eating… a consumption oriented activity… comes easily, and is pleasurable.
While fixing the backyard fence… a production oriented
activity… that’s work.
Or, take reading… another consumption activity. It’s enjoyable and relaxing.
Whereas writing a business proposal… that requires you to overcome some inertia.
Now, of course… consuming is a part of life… and necessary…
… you’ve got to eat and keep up with
what’s going on in the world… and all that…
… but these — and other consumption oriented activities — don’t really accomplish anything.
To accomplish something — and fulfill your role in the dominion mandate by making the most of your calling — you’ve got to be stringing together activities that ultimately produce something of value.
This has become so clear to me that I keep an index card on my desk that simply reads: “production or consumption.”
I keep it there so I stay mindful of how I’m using my time.
You might want to do something similar… since consuming — not producing — tends to be our default activity.
Get Dominion,