Episode 36 Show Notes: Turning Expectations into Agreements

ROI is a term we often limit to the financial realm. But we invest all kinds of things. Our time, money, and emotions to name a few. And when we do, we usually expect an ROI. A Return on Investment. But here’s the thing we can sometimes forget. If an investment is only transactional, there will be no transformation. I have to receive what is being offered, nurture it, cultivate it, and make it a new part of how I operate. The expectation of a return is unrealistic without a partnership of agreement. It’s easy to confuse the investment as my part and the delivery as the part of whatever (or whomever) I invested in. And that’s partially true. But their delivery, however good it is, won’t transform me or my situation without me applying it fully. Without me remaining invested in walking it out. This may have to do with your marriage, your faith, your business, and so many other things. But my investment alone won’t bring any transformation. The delivery of what I expected/invested in is necessary for the transformation, but I have to receive the delivery, nurture it, and cultivate it. There is even a spiritual parallel to Jesus here. He invested more than anyone ever has or ever will. And we have to receive, nurture, and cultivate what He offered. The best return will never happen if it is only transactional. The best returns happen when a full partnership is working. Where do you need to invest? Where do you need to partner? I would love to hear from you on this!

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