[Blog] What You Build You Must Maintain

By Todd Bishop

Leaders are builders. Some build something out of nothing; those are the creative entrepreneurs. Others build on top of something; those are the innovative entrepreneurs. We need both types of builders. No matter how someone builds, they have something in common: they must maintain what they have built.

Whether you are building your business or buying a bigger home, there will be greater costs. The Bible declares, “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?” (Luke 14:28). What you build, you must maintain.

It does not matter what you are building. Whatever it is, you truly have to count the cost of not just building it but maintaining it. That is going to require something called, um, work! That’s part of the maintenance process. Many people crave success, but they don’t realize the cost of that success.

Bigger buildings. Bigger dreams. Bigger budgets. All require a building and a maintenance mindset. You need both. I have heard many leaders over the years say, “Don’t get stuck in maintenance mode.” But there is a level of need for maintenance. Each time you board a plane, I am sure you are grateful they did some routine maintenance to keep you and the rest of the passengers safe. Building is vital, but maintaining is equally as critical to success.

Building is only the beginning. Maintaining takes planning, hard work, and diligence. No matter what God calls you to build, make sure you are putting in the effort to maintain the calling of God on your life and leadership.

This article was extracted from Leadership Unleashed by Todd Bishop. If you’re subscribed to AVAIL+, this book, its study guide, and access to the AVAIL+ masterclass are part of your monthly, curated resources. If you’re not subscribed to AVAIL+ and are interested in getting a copy of this book, visit [LINK].