I think that’s how a lot of people live life. They see people who have Jesus in their lives. They see people who have peace, and it looks like so much fun. Yet here they are, unsure of how or if to make that decision. Unsure if they can really “do this.”

The one thing these people don’t need is those “skiers” of us acting like they’re silly for feeling like they do. They aren’t silly. Their fear is real, and if we don’t help them through their fear, they’re likely to click those skies right off and go sit down. Instead get back to place where you were fearful of taking this giant leap and allow them to work through their fear with you their side.

Undoubtedly they will be swooshing down slopes of faith in no time, and maybe, just maybe they’ll offer some understanding to another fearful skier along way.

Question: Does personal choice presented above sound crazy to you? If so, ask yourself this question - "What's my alternative choice?" Sure, you can become emotionally charged, react in anger or even allow yourself to sink into a deep depression. But what will that accomplish? Nothing constructive, that is for certain.

The better choice is to dip into your personal reserves and "be" your better self. #2 Boss just told you your department isn't meeting expectations, and you are being placed on notice?

Initial Reactions: "He has always had it out for me. I'm next on chopping block. It's a conspiracy! I'm going to report him to HR and Corporate Ethics Line because I feel threatened!..etc, etc.

OR,

CLICK! "Alright, my boss just told me exactly what he expects from me. I'm going to start immediately to address every issue he mentioned to show him that I understand what he expects and that I am committed to not letting he, or company, down. I may not agree with everything he said, but I respect position that he holds and it's my duty to support upper management and company I work for. I can do this!" As preceding examples point out, "THE CLICK" is result of asking yourself, "What is most constructive way I can look at this situation, and what action steps must I immediately take to professionally address this issue?"

Bottom line: NEVER forget power of "THE CLICK". NEVER allow yourself to be a victim of circumstance.

Instead, utilize this all-important tool to remain master of your own destiny.

Don't be "affected" - be EFFECTIVE.

"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden