I often get asked how I have time to write multiple books, write for two blogs, write songs, create artwork and teach others how to do so, hold leadership coaching sessions, read, study, meet with people, pastor, teach, speak, enjoy family, have personal time, and everything else I like to do. My response is, “I […]
If you want to be disciplined, you have to have a strong why. We only modify our behavior when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of changing. When your why is compelling, it creates a pathway of discipline. We only change our behavior when our fundamental belief about our behavior […]
Zig Ziglar said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” Goals are the targets we aim for and shoot at. They motivate us to keep moving forward; without them, it is easy to become complacent. Goals are God’s way of keeping us in a growth mindset. If you do not know where […]
William Arthur Ward said, “To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.” Proverbs 29:11 (NIV) Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. You are going to mess up. That’s right, so you might as well just accept […]
Proverbs 12:11 (NIV) Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense. Let’s break down this powerful verse: Those Who This opening is a strategic phrase to let us know this principle applies to everyone. It’s not that some get lucky and some don’t. It’s not that […]
God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. We should be quick to listen and slow to speak. Listening is about being in the conversation fully present, not thinking about what you are going to say next. TOO many times we want to BLURT out our AGENDA rather than take the time […]
We cannot reach our potential alone; we need others to help draw the best out of us. There is no such thing as Rambos in real life. No one can do everything they are capable of doing without the help of others. We were created for community. And when we are out of community we […]
Great leaders are like sponges; they soak up as much as they can from their leaders. Early in my leadership journey, I was fortunate to be surrounded by leaders who poured into my life, but I learned it was up to me to be available for what they had to offer. I remember a critical […]
Author André Gide said, “You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” You will have to sacrifice your sense of comfort in order to fulfill your purpose. Whenever we are courageous enough to step outside of our comfort zone into the unknown, we have the potential to discover new […]
Did you know you can remind God of His promises? This idea blew my mind years ago when I learned about it. There is this interesting passage in Isaiah, check it out… Isaiah 62:6-7 (ESV) On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be […]