Remember, the “free” cheese is in the mousetrap. When making decisions this week, a good practice is to choose the most difficult task first. First, knock out all the things you don’t want to do but must do. Go with those choices that require the greatest commitment and cost the most. Make the tough choices … Continue reading
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Success is a compromise
If I had to develop a short list for what is required to succeed one of the things I’d add to the list would be to be quick to compromise on almost everything. Of course, I am not suggesting you compromise your core convictions and values. However, I encourage you to be slow to draw … Continue reading
How many enemies do you have?
In his day, the Apostle Paul asked a provocative question. He asked, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) Actually, the answer is: “A whole lot!” The answer to this question is almost endless. For example, there are approximately eight billion people on planet earth right now. So, at least … Continue reading
Your Number-One Problem
This one practice will revolutionize your life and set you on a path for success… Continue reading
The Two Great Questions of Life
There are two approaches for working with people. The natural response is to ask, “How can this person help me?” But there is another option. You can ask, “How can I add value to this person?” The first question measures the value of a person based on what they can do for you and the … Continue reading
It may not be a capacity issue…
Capacity does not equal success. Just because you can does not mean you will. I have met many over the years who had great potential and capacity but they would never take the plunge. Or, they’d reach a comfort level and settle there—never reaching their full capacity. Reaching your full capacity requires action, risk, continual … Continue reading
Your success is not enough
Many of the readers of this blog are sharp layman and like Nehemiah, who worked in the presence of the king and held an important position, you are successful and influential in your sphere of influence. But dear friend, that is not enough. I admonish you to also be like Nehemiah and be greatly concerned … Continue reading
