It’s not about me
By Randell Tiongson on February 7th, 2010I did something new today and last Sunday. I am a public speaker and trainer but I was given a new challenge – instead of being the trainer or speaker, I became a host and a moderator.
When I was offered a job to be such, I wasn’t too sure if I was the right person for the job and really gave the offer a lot of thinking. I was used to being introduced and being guided by moderators but being on the other side of the fence made me think twice. Why? I was not sure if I was the right person for the job. I accepted the job because it was difficult to say no to my friend who organized the program (Tom Gotuaco) and I will be moderating for three of my most respected colleagues (Efren Cruz, Suzan Bigay and Melvin Esteban).
It was a good thing that I took the challenge because I really enjoyed the ‘new’ challenge. It is a great feeling making other people look good, redirecting attention away from you and towards others. I am not sure if I did a good job but I definitely enjoyed it.
Some take-away lessons for me:
1) I may think that I am good at what I do but in reality, there are people who are really much better and they deserve the spotlight, or the stage;
2) Just like in life, everyone has an important role;
3) Making other people look good is not only a humbling experience, there must be sincerity in it; and
4) Challenges are meant to be met, not feared.
This activity is also a good reminder about our purpose in life. Your purpose is never about you and will always be bigger than yourself; and whenever there is an opportunity, redirect whatever glory there is away from you and towards God – He is the only one who is worthy of any glory.
If ever I will be offered a job as a moderator and host, I will not think twice anymore.
Nice One Uncle!
“Your purpose is never about you and will always be bigger than yourself; …redirect whatever glory there is away from you and towards God…”
Thanks!
great post bro
Thanks, Randell.
Very, very true… Glory is God’s.
Thanks for the kind words.
Yes you really did a great job! and we enjoyed listening to your story especially about “buying shoes terno with bag” because I personally relate to that 🙂 More power to you & God bless!