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We’ve all heard it … time after time …

“There is no ‘I’ in the word T-E-A-M”.  This applies to life .. in church ministry, business, family, and yes … sports.  The story of these two quarterbacks says it all.  I caught a story in Monday’s USAToday about the Detroit Lions’ QB, Matthew Stafford.  Since he hails from the Promised Land, good ole’ UGA (University of Georgia – GO DAWGS) … I took interest in the article.

The article talked about both Matthew Stafford, and former USC Quarterback, Mark Sanchez, who was drafted to the Jets. Both of these QB’s had their rookie season in 2009 – Stafford with the Detroit Lions, and Sanchez with the New York Jets.

Now I’m not one to pick on a losing team … but the Detroit Lions have had a tough time lately.  Stafford goes to a team that is seriously struggling.  Sanchez goes to a team that is working well together and has exceptional talent.

Stafford’s Team – 2 wins all year … which is better than NO WINS the year before.
Sanchez’s Team – a trip to the AFC playoffs.

Can these guys take the credit?  See below:

Although their final numbers were similar, with Stafford throwing for 2,267 yards and 13 touchdowns with 20 interceptions, and Sanchez throwing for 2,444 yards and 12 touchdowns with 20 interceptions, the latter player received considerably more buzz.  (source:  USAToday)

Stafford:  2267 yards thrown
Sanchez:  2444 yards thrown

Stafford:  13 touchdowns
Sanchez:  12 touchdowns

Stafford:  20 interceptions
Sanchez:  20 interceptions

Do you see it?  There is no “i” in TEAM.  It wasn’t all about a star QB.  It was about a TEAM.

Whether you are a worship leader, a pastor, a business owner, or a star athlete …. in most situations, it’s not all about you.  It’s about the team you are surrounded with.  It’s about putting the “right people in the right seats on the bus”.

If you have all the talent in the world, but don’t have yourself aligned with the right team, your overall wins may be marginal.  Granted, everybody’s definition of a “win” is different, based on your situation.

But think about this … when was the last time you checked on your team.  When was the last time things were re-aligned.  When was the last time you took inventory of your gifts and where they are best “at play”.

Comments/Thoughts?  Let’em rip.

Hey Gang,

CONFESSION: this is one of those blog posts that is different, and I hesitated to even do this.   But, I’m going to put this out there, for whoever is interested.  This blog is usually visited by friends, family, and those who share similar ministry positions.  So why mix up my business affairs with that?  Well, because it’s a huge part of who I am.

As many of you know (anyone who has followed me via blog, facebook, or twitter for very long), I have a flourishing “e-business”.  To summarize, my company (HPP Enterprises) pulls wholesale pricing from a handful of huge distributors and we resell over 125,000 products on the internet.  About 95% of our sales volume is through Amazon.Com where we’re one of the highest ranked sellers.  In addition, we sell on Buy.Com, Sears.Com, Ebay, and on several custom “niche sites”:

GetSkinsNow.Com (laptop, phone, MP3, electronic skins, cases, accessories)
HPPEnterprises.Com (consumer electronics – TVs, BluRay, Phones, Marine Electronics, MP3, Laptops, Accessories)
DiscountKidsGames.Com (computer games, video games, accessories)
McKinnonOutdoors.Com (outdoors, hunting/shooting products)

One of the things we are trying to do is create a special “E-Blast” about 3-4 times per month, featuring some of our deals, discount codes, etc.

That’s the purpose of this email.  If you’d like to get on that mailing list and perhaps “become a customer” at some point … please do so.  It would be totally cool to actually pass along these products and prices to people we know.

What do we sell?  HAHA – just about anything.  TVs.  Home Accessories.  (we just shipped a whole pallet of Lasco Fans to Amazon.Com).  Video Games (50 of the in-demand “Wii Wipeout” on the way!).  Laptops.  Computers.  Hard Drives. Hardware.  Tents.  Games.  Software.  Accessories.  Hunting Products.  DVD Players.  and the list goes on and on.

When we are able to bulk buy a product or get special pricing .. we’ll send an E-Blast.  If you’d like to be on that list, go for it.  Just fill out the form below, then click the link in the confirmation email.  And hey, spread the word!

Well, off and on, that is … if you missed it on my Facebook page this morning … have a peak into our 6:00 AM “Regimen” training program.  I missed about 2 months already this year due to injury and “lifestyle” issues …

As an extra treat, a fellow “TheWorshipCommunity.Com” member and “Sunday Setlists” contributor happened to be on St. Simons Island for vacation this week and joined me … HL McConnell from Lakeland, FL … we got to workout and later, relax and talk “worship ministry” over some coffee.

Here’s a sneak peak into the morning … come join us sometime!  For more info on the “Regimen” program and other offerings from this trainer, go to TaylorMadeTrainingCenter.Com.

* SPOILER ALERT *

When I started seeing the previews to “Inception” I didn’t think it was the type of movie I’d pay to see.  Thanks to the buzz on social networking services like Twitter and Facebook, I changed my mind.  It seems like every person that went was sounding off on what an awesome movie it was.  I’d call it a “real mind bender”.

I was told countless times to pay attention to everything – to make sure I took care of everything (ie. bathroom, snacks, etc) before the movie so that I wouldn’t miss anything … and I listened to your advice.

So when the movie was over, I thought to myself “yeah, I think I’ve got it!”.

Then I came home … and the more I think about it, the more I wonder if I didn’t miss something huge.

So here’s what I think … and here’s a few of my questions.  If you saw the movie, please comment and share your thoughts.  It will only take a moment.

My Thoughts:

On the ending … I *think* that their mission was successful.  I *think* that they were awake, and in reality.  I *think* the top would’ve toppled.

If I’m wrong, I clearly missed some things.

Questions:

1.  Why did it START with that scene on the beach where he was captured, and taken into the old man?  The same scene that happened towards the end.
2.  Was the old man at the end the Asian guy (who got shot) who’d hired Leonardo anyway?  (I say Asian, he looked kind of Asian to me!)
3.  Why was Leonardo still young at the end (in the dream), but the Asian guy (if that’s who he was) so old (in the dream)?  They were both in the same “dream” at the same “time” right … unless his dying after getting shot made his time move faster?
4.  Why did the kids’ ages never change?  I mean, I know that very little time happened (ie. 10 hours) in real-life-time during the main dream … but how long had his wife been dead.  (assuming she really was dead).

So, overall, I believed the story line … I believed that everything must have worked, that Leonardo was able to get the Asian guy back, that they woke up on the plane, and that his phone call got Leonardo home to his kids, and that Leonardo and his wife had previously been in the long dream before the movie began, etc.  That her jumping off the building was “real life” … that Leonardo was right.

DID I MISS SOMTHING BIG AND OBVIOUS?

So …

What are you reading these days?  Anything?

What books are challenging you.
Are you a “book-in-the-hand” off the shelf person, or an e-book person (ie. Kindle, iPad)

Chime in below by leaving your comment!