Calling from within

by Kamran Rizvi

I have often wondered why some people in positions of significant responsibility, whether in government or in business, don’t exemplify meaning and greatness.
You may have come across the question: Are you ready, willing and able? These three words, ‘ready’, ‘willing’, and ‘able’, when lived by an individual make him/her a potent force to be reckoned with. Readiness implies preparedness, and that’s easy to see; ability is determined by competence needed to effectively deal with a variety of managerial challenges - this is self-evident. However, your willingness is an abstract quality, but one which can be felt by others. Willingness refers to your enthusiasm and eagerness to achieve what you passionately believe in and desire. It’s your calling from within.
Such a calling is beautifully expressed by Peter Koestenbaum. He says:
“Unless the distant goals of meaning, greatness, and destiny are addressed, we can't make an intelligent decision about what to do tomorrow morning - much less set strategy for...read more