Have you ever witnessed a plant that was pot bound? It’s really a sad sight, and what is sadder is the unrealized potential of the plant. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people like that. They’re “pot bound”, trapped in the same old same old with little to no plans to change. Oh, you can … Continue reading
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People who can’t decide
Have you ever been at a restaurant with someone who can’t make up their mind on what to order from the menu? It can be nerve wracking. It’s like watching a pot of water, waiting for it to boil. Time stands still; your time that is. Time for the rest of the people in the … Continue reading
What to do from here
The temptation, when faced with discouragement, boredom, and challenging times, is to say, “Where can I go from here?” In the same way, when life is good, we ask, “How can I keep these good times rolling?” But there’s a third option… The ONE THING for today: Whether it tough or great where you are … Continue reading
Don’t let the math determine your future.
You must not allow your present resources and abilities to determine your future. Your hopes and dreams and plans can be (and must be) larger than who you currently are and what you currently have. If you can add up all your abilities and resources and they are enough to make your dreams come true, … Continue reading
Irresistible force | Immovable object
If you really are dealing with an irresistible force, the answer is not to become an immovable object. The answer is to go in a different direction. In the same way, if you really are dealing with an immovable object, the answer is not to become an irresistible force. The answer is take someone or … Continue reading
How would it look
How would it look if you took criticism as a necessary part of living, and working with human beings? How would it look if you did not feel you had to defend yourself every time someone questioned you? How would it look if you had taken the time to reflect on all the “negativity” that … Continue reading
You don’t have to grow today
One of the worse things you can do is to be obsessed with the bottom line today. Whether you are a corporate leader trying to hit your numbers or a pastor trying to grow your worship attendance or a dieter trying to lose five pounds, or a dozen other situations…hitting your number today is great … Continue reading
Saving money–a fast track to the bottom
Focusing on “saving money” is often a fast track to the bottom. I remember going to a church as the new pastor that was in survival mode. Morale was down, attendance was down, and predictably, the finances were down. They were scrambling to save money just to keep the lights on. One Sunday, early in … Continue reading
You’re not finished until…
You’re not finished until you have answered the question: “How can I make this better next time?” I believe it was Peter Drucker who penned, “Unless one has considered alternatives, one has a closed mind.” Not only can you have a closed mind, you can have a closed life. It is so easy to “go … Continue reading
Unequal problems
Problems are the spice of life. Problems give you a chance to make a difference, advance in life, and succeed, for there is always a place at the table for a problem-solver. However, all problems are not equal. For starters, if the problem you are working on is about your comfort and fun, scrap it. … Continue reading
