Time For An Upgrade!

If you own a computer, you are well aware that we must keep up with and utilize the latest and greatest system innovations and programs. We have to upgrade them. Most often we find out about it by updates we receive from computer land, telling us of version 6.0 of this and that is coming out soon, and in order for current loaded programs to function in conjunction, we have to upgrade, or risk our systems not performing at maximum performance.

Just as a computer requires an upgrade, so do we.

Understand, that we cannot function at maximum performance unless we are willing to do “life checkups”, to pinpoint areas where we need to change and improve. God wants us operating in our very best mode-not some has been, worn down, outdated, ready to burn out model of His image.

You say—but I don’t want to change, or I don’t know how to begin to change. Interesting enough, it is something that we have to deal with in some form or fashion, whether we initiate it or not. Change lives, moves, breathes all around us. You might as well yield to it. You cannot function at 100%, with 60% focus, persistence, goals, efforts, or vision. Half efforts bring half results. Inconsistency was not designed to reside in your DNA. Your dreams alone should incite a riot in your spirit to do whatever it takes to stay at the top of your game, which will ultimately bring you the success that God has already promised you.

If you truly are stuck in how to upgrade yourself, try the R.I.P. Method:

1) REALIZE. Realize that you do need an upgrade. Stop making excuses of why you are where you’re at, and why it is ok. IT IS NOT.

2) IDENTIFY. Indentify where you need the upgrade to take place. Perhaps it is your business. Revamp your marketing, your networking, your brand. Maybe it is your relationships. In order to make friends and positive connections, you must be what you desire. Are you friendly, are you consistent in your communications? Maybe it is your health. What do you feed your temple? Are you at your desired weight? Do you get enough sleep? Do you reside in a stress free zone? Or, how do you look to you? Contrary to what others may tell you, how you feel about how you look from the inside, can tell the story of how people see you from the outside. Low self esteem can wear so well. Often times it shows via eye contact, voice, posture and speech. It can easily affect what you physically wear.

3) PRODUCE. Produce the changes that you have identified. Determine to take steps, whether large or small. Just begin.

 Affirmation: I see. I change. I become. Excellence is mines.