Responsibility

It's a big word and a great deal of time and effort has to go into it. Many people say they want it but when they get it they end up not being able to handle it.

The most difficult thing about responsibility is not in getting it but fulfilling it and the most difficult part of fulfilling it faithfully is handling the mentality that comes with more responsibility.

Before you ask for more make sure you are ready to handle the daily mental grind of what the responsibilities you are asking for will require of you.

What will it (responsibility) require?

Patience

Consistency

Thoughtfulness

Grace

Commitment

Self Control

Persistence

...(you get the picture)

If you want the responsibility be ready for it but always remember your most important responsibility. People. All of them. (Not just the one's you like.) How you serve them all and lead them all is your greatest responsibility.

Made For This Moment is a collection of writings for living day to day on the journey that we are all on. Todd Gordon is the Director of Activities at Greene County Community Schools in Jefferson, IA. He has been in education for 36 years serving as a teacher, coach, and an administrator.

He has been married to his wife Deb for over 37 years and they have three married children and five grandchildren.

Todd wants to help you on your journey any way that he can because he believes that we are all better when we go through life together and with teammates.

You find him on Twitter and Instagram at @toddagordon.