Perspective: More Basic Than the “Six Secrets” for Success in Life Is to See the Possibilities in Life

Summary: Perspective enables us to see the possibilities in our lives. If we thought the world was flat, we might never venture out to sea or accept the challenge to a more fulfilling purpose.

Brendon Burchard’s Six Secrets of highly effective people are Purpose, Presence, Psychology, Physiology, Productivity and Persuasion. Brendon asks, How can I serve greatly? But more basic than having a purpose in life, is the need for perspective of who we are and what is possible.

Example: An earthworm may wonder, How can I serve greatly? Earthworms make a valuable contribution to soil fertility and aeration, but they usually don’t see the light of day in spite of their great service.

On the other hand, God calls Jacob a worm and says He will make of him a threshing instrument to beat the hills as chaff (with a worm!) The One who hung the stars and gave Saturn 62 moons is able to do whatever He says. Do we think Saturn’s moons just fell into orbit from a “Big Bang”? This observer with three degrees in science sees (perspective) that Intelligent Design suggests a Designer. 

Not to include that possibility is to sell ourselves short on purpose in life. The amazing thing is God’s abillity to foresee the future as supported by the dream Nebuchadnezzar had and Daniel’s reminding him of what the dream was. He revealed the four kingdoms to rule the world, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Grecia and Rome.

Though Rome is not named in the book of Daniel, the clues as an iron kingdom and imagery in Daniel 7:7 fit Rome and the 10 tribes that roamed Europe after it fell, represented by the 10 horns that grew out of the beast. 

But in Daniel 2:35, afterr four kingdoms rule the world and after a time of iron and clay mixed, a stone smites the image representing earthly kingdoms, and grinds it to chaff. Daniel 2:35.

As we approach the end-times that are foretold in Matthew 24 by “wars, famines, earthquakes and pestilence, we would do better to base our lives, hopes, meaning and security in things that are eternal and cannot be taken from us.

The dumbest of saints may soon be in a more enviable position than the richest billionaire. Maybe bankers see “the handwriting on the wall,” a reference to Daniel 5:5. With more than 20 reported “suicides,” Max Keiser (Financial War Reports) believes it has to do with ” self-hatred and guilt.”

Nobody takes their money with them when they go, so what good is the excess? In the end, Brendon’s near-death experience and three questions are a key to perspective:

1. Did I live?

2. Did I love?

3. Did I matter?

In spite of our best efforts to help others and serve many, we may see little good at the end. Even Christ who served thousands only a few followers at the cross. 

If his life were only a fable, we might wonder how he got the support of four gospels from men who ran when he was captured, but later they were willing to die for a risen Savior. 

Would we die for a lie? It’s more than an Easter story with eggs, rabbits and chocolates that have nothing to do with the history!

Back to Brendon’s basics: Perspective trumps purpose, because the earthworm with purpose doesn’t see possibilities. Robert Schuler offers help with “Possibility Thinking.” We all like Earl Nightingale definition of success as the progressive realization of a worthy goal.

But could there be a Creator who made us in His image and promises to “make [us] ruler over all that He has” if we align our goals with His mission? The conditions are not difficult if we are willing.

This is not some cheap internet offer; it’s from the Ruler of the universe, and there’s more to this iceberg than we can see on the surface. He is committed, not to the fickle masses following mainstream media, but to those who catch the vision (perspective) and give themselves to His worthy cause. Living this way is very satisfying.

Dr Richard Ruhling’s primary interest is the wedding parables because they offer the highest destiny. **He explains some of the conditions for high reward at http://MayJudgmentDay.com and he has an ebook on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IC8E64I