The more I speak to people, the more I’m reminded of their potential. People often exceed your expectations, and more often than not I find myself surprised by the capabilities of others. It’s actually quite encouraging – it spurs me on to step into my own potential. Call me crazy, but other people’s success makes me feel successful!
Recently I have been making a concerted effort to pour into other people – just spending that little extra time getting to know them. We’re often too busy to spend extra time looking for the gold in others. So I’ve made it my mission to not only push people, but to also make sure I find the gold in them – and to help them find it in themselves (that’s often the hardest part).
Here are a few tips to find gold in people.
1. Be consistent
When you’re consistently involved in someone’s life they usually become more open to the wisdom you have to share. Consistency builds relationships, which builds people. There are seasons in life, but relationships should not be a priority only when you are in the mood.
2. Bring out the gold, not the gift
It’s not about the gift in someone – it’s about the gold. Gifting can be developed – it’s the easy side of building into someone; but bringing out someone’s full potential (gold!) is the hardest part.
3. Love through flaws
People will always have flaws and habits or characteristics that don’t agree with you, but true acceptance will bring real growth. Just because a person does not fit in your mould doesn’t mean that they don’t have potential.
Hope this helps. Be encouraged.
Godspeed.