Have you ever started something with great enthusiasm and then found it hard to continue?
You were motivated, inspired, and convinced your future would be different than your past.
Category Archives: Self-Leadership
Turning Lemonade Into Lemons
I’m sure you have heard the phrase, “When life gives you lemons make lemonade.”
The old saw encourages us to make the best of less-than-ideal situations. Even though some things aren’t what we expected, good can still come from the bitter.
Don’t Behave Like a Slave
The Real Reason You Can't Stop Working
Why is it so hard for you to take a day off? I really want you to come up with your best reason.
The reason that would prove God’s idea of taking a vacation every week (a Sabbath) is completely impossible. Got it? Okay hold on to it.
The Blessing of Limits
When we think about limits most of us think about trying to break through them. We think of limits holding us back. Limits seem restrictive.
Today I hope you realize that some limits are a great blessing.
How to Get an Extra 7.5 Weeks of Vacation Every Year
How much vacation time do you get? What if it was possible to not just have 2 weeks or 4 weeks of vacation. What if I could add to your vacation time another 7 ½ weeks every year!!!
No, I’m not talking about becoming a teacher.
Service Trumps Authenticity
You’ve probably heard someone say it’s important to be authentic to who you really are. You should be the person you were designed to be and not try to be someone else. Authenticity is the only thing that matters.
It’s hard to disagree. I mean who wants to be around a fake person?
When Not to Answer Difficult Questions
Have you ever been asked a difficult question and weren’t sure how to answer? Should you walk away or should you wade in?
Being a pastor I find that I get asked a lot of difficult questions. Some questions are heart-breaking like, “Will I go to hell for being divorced?” (In case you’re wondering…No.)
It’s Easy Not to See This
Bringing Clarity to Your Organization
Trying something new takes a bit of courage. It takes even more courage when it seems like everyone else knows what to do or expect except you.
The other day I went for an eye exam and had to have my pupils dilated. I have never had my pupils dilated but I figured it wouldn’t be a big deal. Worst case I’ll just need some sunglasses to protect my enlarged pupils.
YouTube Experts
Don’t you love YouTube? I mean you can learn how to do just about anything by watching a video on YouTube.
I’ve learned how to do small home repairs, car repairs, hacks for my phone, bee keeping tips and tricks, even product reviews. It really is an amazing place to learn from others who share the same passions you do.
The Most Powerful Part of Your Story
God Never Wastes Your Pain
Everyone of us have been through at least one storm that you thought at the time would bring you down.
But there is one factor about your storm that you’ve probably never thought about or heard anyone talk about before.
