How do you prepare?

Is there a difference in how you do something whether you’ve prepared or not?

I was reminded of this word last week on Thursday during a run. As I recapped a recent live event that we did for Class Intercom I was proud of the work our team had done to accomplish this task. I thought about how much different the event would have gone had we not prepared. We worked hard and as a team to make it a great event and it went well.

The definition of prepare is to make something ready for use or consideration. As I’ve begun to be more consistent with my running the last month I started something new before the run as I prepare for it. I use the Nike Training Club app and they have a 7-minute pre-running workout to get ready and prepared for what’s to come. I started doing this about a month ago and realized how effective it was after my run. I felt great. Well not great but much better. I performed better than I expected and went further than I had planned. I gave credit to how I prepared.

Not only does being prepared apply to our work or personal life but our spiritual life too.

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be PREPARED to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." 1 Peter 3:15

ALWAYS be prepared. What a great reminder for us as we start another week.

For me. As I mentioned last week. I have to write it down. I don’t remember things very well so writing things down on paper helps me remember it. It helps me prepare for the day, week, month and year.

My challenge: How will you prepare for this week or the upcoming new month of July? 

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