What is mastery? Webster’s 1828 online dictionary (www.webstersdictionary1828.com)
defines mastery as eminent skill;
superior dexterity or attainment of eminent skill or power. With this
definition and through my studying this week, I see mastery as becoming someone
better by the skills we obtain and through the character we build.
In studying this week,
we watched a video of a talk given at BYUI by Brian Carter, entitled, A Hero’s
Journey. In this video Carter speaks about ‘becoming’. He encourages the
students to ‘live a life of meaning’. He gives three questions to ask at the
end of one’s life – that we should ponder and ask ourselves regularly. These
questions are:
We all have special gifts and callings in life. We need to continually search for our gifts. Our mission is to use these special gifts to help others. We can find our mission by asking ourselves several questions. What am I good at doing? What do I enjoy doing? We can also ask others what they see that we are good at doing. Often others can see our strengths clearer than we see.
Elder James E. Faust said, “Success is usually earned by persevering
and not becoming discouraged when we encounter challenges.” “Perseverance is
demonstrated by those who keep going when the going gets tough, who don’t give
up even when others say, ‘It can’t be done.’” (Faust, James E., Perseverance,
April 2005 General Conference, www.lds.org. pg.
2.) Those who learn to persevere will find strength to continue when the journey
gets tough.
We also need to know that successful entrepreneurs do not
travel alone. Choosing mentors, those who have already made the journey to
where we want to go, is important. Look for others who can give you help along
the way, those who will inspire you and help lift you when you fall.
Becoming is more important than how much money you make.
Live your life so every moment matters. Be a master of your time, your money –
spend less than you make, and your character.
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