When people tell me that I'm good, my response is, 'I'm trying.' But there's some people that know me from back when-anytime I make that trip to New York-and when they hear I'm the pastor of a church, all of a sudden, it's like I know you gettin' paid, boy. I know you gettin' paid. I know you.' He paused. His voice lowered. No, I say. You knew me. You knew that person, but you don't know the person that I'm trying to become.
In "Have a Little Faith: a True Story," author Mitch Albom shares his reflections on growth and self-perception. He describes how people often recognize him for his past accomplishments, especially when they learn he is now a pastor. This recognition sometimes comes with assumptions about financial gain, leading to complications in how he is perceived versus who he is striving to become.
Albom emphasizes that while he appreciates compliments, he is focused on his ongoing journey of self-improvement. He acknowledges that those who remember him from his earlier days may not fully understand the transformative process he is undergoing. His statement highlights the differences between one's past identity and the person they are actively working to evolve into.
