5 Keys to Living an Impact Life

There is a vast difference between inspiration and impact.

Inspiration deals with the heart and imagination. It deals with moving you from a place of doubt to a place of belief, and then into faith.

Impact, on the other hand, is different. After a soul has been inspired, it then has to move on to impact which deals with ACTION!

The world is impacted by ideas that were followed up with action.

Think of everything that you have come in contact with, the chair you may in right now, the iPhone 7 or 8…or X that you may have in your hand that recognizes your face, and the clothes that you have on your back, all started with the inspired ideas and passionate actions of a creator.

You and I can live an impact life. It is one that will be challenging, but nonetheless rewarding, because a person’s life, career, family, and destiny could be affected by the decision to live an IMPACT life.

Here are 5 keys that I live by in order to live an Impact Life

Be on PURPOSE, 100% of the Time:

The word Purpose is in the atmosphere. Speakers are using it, millennials and Gen Z are looking for it, Government is discovering it, and organizations are changing their values to operate more in purpose than any other time in our world. You purpose is the “why “of you life, and I believe, the cry of your life. It is the reason you push past feelings when things get too tough, the element of passion you have when things strike that proverbial, “chord”. It is the people, places, and spaces God created you for. Most people who do not have a sense pf purpose, experiment with their lives, and as a result live far less than the intention that God has for their lives. SO How does a person, a business, or organization become Purposeful?

I believe it starts with your focus: If you could focus for 10 days exploring, properly prioritizing, and honing your gifts, talents, and abilities in a way that could cut through concrete; you my friend are easy to begin living an impact life. Purpose gives us boundaries, what to say yes to, and what to say no to. Who to let into our lives, and who we cannot invite in at the moment, or ever, in that regard. Purpose is precise, and it takes focus. Don’t do yourself a disservice and try to be 40 different versions of someone else, be you, and watch your tribe appear from the thicket.

Be HONEST, 100% of the Time

Lets face it, we all have been in the hot seat where we have to put on a face in order to shorten a conversation with someone, or get along with another person, or to hide our feelings. I believe that there is a rational way to share truth without shedding or drawing blood. Its called speaking the truth in love. Most conversations are had in defense mode; the other person defending their perspective and paradigm to persuade the other person to “like or side with them”. In being honest with persons that whom you disagree with, is vitally important. That person, and you alike, need to hear the truth of your heart concerning them and the situation. I have a mentor, who owns multiple businesses, and makes an impact in the lives of thousands of people internationally, who told me, that ” You must be willing to take and give straight talk.” There is no other way around it. Being truthful leads to living a more authentic life.

 Be Interested, 1000% of the time

Geoff Woods, CEO of Keller Publishing and creator of The Mentee Podcast, once said, “Be more Interested, than Interesting.” Powerful statement. We all could use a little less, self proclamation, and take the time to look a person in their eyes and hear their story. People are God’s greatest miracle wrapped in flesh as my Coach Al Holingsworth would say. In this life, we have to appreciate the beauty of the hue of skin, culture, and background, yet look beyond it into the eyes of a fellow human and be interested in life from their vantage point. I’ve found, that I meet the most interesting people when I put “me” on the back burner of the conversation and hear about the great and challenging things that a person is going through and has overcome.

Be Clear, 100% of the time

The question arises all the time when I’m speaking to a group of single adults, :Is there one person for everyone, or is there multiple types, and you settle for the one that is the most convenient or accessible?” Great question. I do believe that there is that one TYPE pf person that best fits your destiny (where you are headed in life). But you must BE the right person for the right person to show up. Though this question is mostly centered around relationships, I cant help but to pull out the principle of clarity in communication of what you offer, who you are, and where you’re going. It is key to know that all people are not assigned to you. Your life should be like a river (focused, flowing, and ferocious) in the direction of intention, not like the ocean which is broad and far reaching. The most impactful people I know are the most clear on their lives and who the serve. I recently asked one of my mentors. who is a great businessman, speaker, and trainer, to come and speak at my church. He respectfully declined, because he wanted to stay in his lane. That is clarity. Knowing what and for who those strengths are for.

Be the embodiment of Love, 10000% of the Time

I Corinthians 13:4-8, is our guide in this. How much more of an impact in a person’s life could we make if we could practice to embody a patient, kind, non envious or jealous, kind of life? Love is not in a hurry, it doesn’t rush to make things happen. Love is like a well executed production; it takes rehearsal after rehearsal to perfect every aspect of the performance to awe and impact an audience to ponder the pathway of their lives. Selah. God is Love, and God lives within us. When you are the embodiment of Love, dont hold it prisoner, Let It out for the world to see and experience.

These are some of the things that God has placed on my heart for you, world changer, dreamer, leader of leaders, and motivator of motivators. I pray that you can take it and will use it to live an IMPACT Life!

Live Well. Pour Your Heart into Everything. Impact Lives. Die Empty

-Torrian Scott