A story was recently told of a Navy pilot that had flown seventy-five successful missions over Iraq Afghanistan
The people in his hometown had a special day to honor him for his heroic service. While waiting in a restaurant for the special events, a man came to his table and asked, “Are you the pilot to be honored today?” He said, “Yes I am.” “Did your parachute work okay when you ejected from the plane?” “Of course it did. If it hadn’t, I would not be here today.” The man then said, “I’m the one that packed your parachute.”
Who are the ones in your life that are the “Silent Heroes” and responsible for your success? It is so easy for us to reach a place in our life that we forget who it was that made a difference and where we would might be without them. Roger Staubach, “At a car dealership, the person who sells the car is the hero, and also gets the commission. But if the mechanics don’t service the car well, the customer won’t return.” It is great to look back and remember all the people that influenced us and if possible, take time to express appreciation in some small way.
Isaac Newton, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” People need people! As wise as we may be, we are really the product of those silent heroes that have helped us along. We are not successful through independence, but through many people in our lives that really were not concerned about who ultimately would get the credit. When we have success, two things often happen. The first is that we begin to take success for granted and the second is that we forget how we got here. Therefore, I ask, “Who packed your parachute?”
1 Cor “According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.” KJV
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