Comparison leads to frustration. For most of us, seeing others succeed in an area that they believe they should be successful in causes us to look down on our progress. Being spiritual doesn’t prevent this natural tendency. However, we can learn to “tame” it deliberately. Like a complex AI machine, we can “train” our minds not Read more about How Not to Get Frustrated Comparing Yourself to Others[…]
Leadership comes at a price. Only those with the character equity needed to function at high levels take the time to learn how to handle themselves, and others, while paying the price of leadership. In this video, we learn how to handle being misunderstood, which is one of the many prices every leader has to Read more about How to Handle Being Misunderstood[…]
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” These words struck me deeply two days ago. They “jumped” at me while studying Proverbs 4:23. The importance of, “above all else”, also dawned on me. The preceding chapters had repeatedly highlighted the importance of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Everything from wealth Read more about The Gatekeeper[…]
I was recently reminded that our lives will ultimately look like our mental picture of it. Sure we’ve heard some variation of this before. Simply put, if you have a strong desire for your life to turn out a certain way, it usually does. Of course there are exceptions to every rule, and there are Read more about Small Dreamers: Living the American Dream[…]