Fast! Or Slow….
Like most of you, I regularly read a number of publications to stay on top on world affairs, business trends, etc. Recently I read two magazines back to back, and what I encountered in the process was eye-opening!
The first magazine is called "Entrepreneur". Because it's dedicated to chronicling the hottest trends and breakthroughs in the world of 21st Century "Treps", it is very fast paced and chocked full of the latest things people have figured out to do to make money off your use of your smart phone. In addition there are also franchises for this and that "food truck", pet pampering service, or diapers for pet chickens (No joke, there was actually a feature article on this last one.) "Entrepreneur" is written with the "20 Somethings" in mind, and is filled with stories on how this or that college student made a gazillion dollars sitting in his or her dorm room, seemingly in two weeks time. One of the key ingredients in every "success story" seems to be how fast this economic juggernaut traveled. Most accounts give the impression that vey little that is worth doing in today's economy need take more than a few weeks. In the latest issue there was a statement that the time from idea to market for one group of "Treps" is geared to be two weeks! I confess to being both fascinated and frightened reading about this sort of blazing speed. There is so much energy released in these pages, sometimes I almost literally shake with reader's anxiety as I start a new article.
My second read was "Writer's Digest". Even the name is a contrast to the pace of "Entrepreneur". After all, if you are going to digest something, that takes time. While "Entrepreneur" blazed, "Writer's Digest" moved very slowly and methodically. A progression of authors spoke at some length about how long it took them to craft their tomes. One spent five years, another seven. But the prize went to a recent NYT Best Selling non-fiction author, David Cullen. He labored ten years to write his award winner. A quote by him underscores the contrast of approach between my two reads.
"We live in a rushed world. Everyone's doing things faster. Do something slow, where craftsmanship and quality shows."
So which is right, fast or slow? The answer I came to after some meditation is, "It all depends on the assignment." The contrasting themes of "Entrepreneur" and "Writer's Digest" illustrate this well. "Treps" are not looking to create masterpieces, or even something that will last very long. They recognize we live in a world of constant change and they are merely trying to ride the current wave to shore. Then there will be a new wave to catch. Writers by contrast would like to have their book still being read 100 years from now.
What's your assignment fellow Mountain Taker? Fast paced "Trepping" or slow and steady crafting? Whichever it is "Do you work heartily as for the Lord and not for men" (Col. 3:23) and you will be amazed at what is accomplished.
Have a great week going fast, or slow, on your Mountain.
Carl• s more than 30 years of experience span the fields of broadcast TV and film production, advertising, sales, pastoral ministry and corporate consulting. Many have testified to the life changing effects that Carl• s instruction and personal coaching have had on their lives. His passion is to see others empowered to achieve and enjoy their God given destiny.
For the last decade Carl has been serving small business CEOs and their enterprises. He has done extensive executive coaching, facilitated conflict resolution, conducted leadership training for management teams, helped refine business vision, bring employee training and publications to reflect corporate values more accurately, and for some clients engages in on going corporate life counsel. Internationally Carl has inspired hundreds of profit and non-profit leaders through numerous conferences and one-on-one interactions. Carl is also a published author. Carl can be reached at: http://www.mountaintakersinc.com
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