A good friend of mine used to say that all the time. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 70’s and later traveled around the world, as an Evangelist, inspiring people to be more.
If we don’t like where we are in life: spiritually, relationally, emotionally, financially, or physically then we MUST become an active participant in our own rescue. A drowning person is very dangerous for you to try and save because, in their desperation to live, the drowning person can actually drowned you as they fight for life. They must be willing to help in the rescue, by treading water and working with you, or there will be two victims!
All too often we are looking for someone to come in and save us, someone to do all the work, give us money, or wave a magic wand and make our problems go away! Can’t say I haven’t dreamt about hitting the lottery, striking oil, or finding Aladdin’s Lamp!
Instead of wasting our time wishing, we should be working. Working to find solutions to our challenges. Working on ourselves, our attitudes, and working to gain knowledge. Working on building our relationships, our influence, and our Brands. Most importantly we should be working on helping others with their challenges.
The answer to your problem is near but you will have to work to get to it. Being rescued is a partnership! It takes both parties working together, each carrying 50% of the load, and sharing in the responsibility. One of my Mentors said it this way “It’s easier to run with a 100 than to drag one”
Stop looking for someone else to take it all away and start working on your own rescue. As you do others will come along side and partner with you!
Find your Passion and you will find your life!