Commitment vs. Contribution

David R. McGhee David R. McGhee

David R. McGhee

Philanthropy | Leadership | Impact

发布日期: 2015年6月16日
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One day a chicken and pig were walking down a road and saw a sign in a diner window that advertised a breakfast special: "Bacon and Eggs, $2.99." "Wow," said the chicken, "they're advertising my eggs. That makes me feel proud." The pig wasn't excited. "Feel the way you want," he said. "Your part is only a contribution. Mine is a commitment."

As you live and lead your best life, are you committed to your work, and those who depend on you, or are you simply making a contribution? Most want to only make a contribution because the cost of commitment is much greater. But guess what! The benefits are greater as well.

When we fully commit ourselves to our God-given purpose, then, and only then, can we truly change the world - and the world of those around us.

David McGhee

Kyleen E. Walker

Director of Office Management and Advisory Member of the Black Professionals Network (BPN) Employee Resource Group at AlixPartners, LLP | Vice Chair of the UNCF MI Leadership Council

9 年

Very well said. Living out your God-given purpose makes life exciting and wonderful in so many ways. Being committed to it is a no-brainer for me. Nice to see a post like this on LinkedIn.

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Ryan A. Guerra

Captain of Smooth Sailing @ Evers & Ollie

9 年

I needed to read that today, David. Thank you.

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