One step at a time…
We live in a fast-paced world. We expect quick results and quick answers. In our world of community development -- contributing to places where every one can thrive -- the pace can seem excruciatingly slow at times. There is no quick way to accomplish the work.
We have reached a milestone here at CDP. A project that we dreamed of, designed and developed is finally coming to fruition. It has been five years in the making. Five years of researching, reading, visioning and strategizing. Five years of bringing awareness, educating, and relationship-building with bankers, local officials, residents, social service providers and businesses.
It would have been easy to give up and throw in the proverbial towel but we didn't. Tenacity won and it was worth it. My thoughts today for those in the midst of the struggle (and a reminder for me in the journey ahead....)
Keep the destination in mind. Without vision people perish. Keep your eye on the why. See it and keep moving toward it.
You are not alone. It may feel like it at times, but you have a team around you. Look for them. Identify them. Lean into their talents, gifts and skills that complement your own. You cannot do it all by yourself and you don't have to.
Timelines aren't finite. Set them anyway. Do the next thing. Mark the next milestone. When detours take you around the bend, know that's part of the process. Don't get distracted by the stalls or unexpected bumps in the road. Reset and keep moving forward.
Keep going. The road worth traveling is never easy. You may be pioneering something new or you may be embarking on territory or a path you have never traversed. Keep going. Enjoy the journey. Tenacity is often the difference between those who make it and those who don't. You can do it. One step at a time.
-Mindy Muller, CFRE, President/CEO of CDP
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