BURN THE BOATS
In 1519 Hernando Cortez sailed his fleet of eleven ships into the harbor of Vera Cruz. He and six hundred men had come to defeat Montezuma and claim the riches of the Aztecs. Common practice was to leave guards with the ships, as they might be needed to later return to the old world for supplies--or to retreat from the enemy. But Cortez came for victory so he gave the order to "burn the boats." And so the boats were burned--all eleven.
When the going gets tough, those who keep one eye on the way out, usually lose. They lose because the struggle no longer has their full attention. They lack the focus and the commitment needed to win. You see it happen every day: in sports, in marriage, and in business. If you want to win, don't allow losing to be an option. Victory comes with the commitment that is willing to "burn the boats."
No one after putting his hand to the plow
and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
Luke 9:62
Burn the Boats