Knowing I have a bad habit isn’t the same thing as taking steps to address that habit. However, dirty dozen the sequel pushes me to begin the character change process. The Precept Explained It’s one thing to admit that an outcome was bad. Hard but doable! And, it’s another thing to recognize the root cause […]
To live an in-balance life I need to get the basics right. As such, those life fundamentals include sound judgment, mercy, and humility. The Precept Explained It’s hard to measure progress without an end-point in mind. Likewise, it’s difficult to receive a valid performance evaluation if expectations aren’t clearly communicated. Similarly, before I can have […]
Leaders pick up lots of bad habits. In fact, the Proverbs identify a dirty dozen destructive traits. And, one of the most problematic traits is negative thinking. The Precept Explained Certainly it’s easier to identify bad habits than to break those habits. In fact, listing them is the easy part! Actually, the Proverbs discuss a […]
When my life’s out of balance I risk sliding to one of the extremes of know nothing or know it all. However, my way out is to seek the balance provided by a precept-driven life. The Precept Explained What are elements of a balanced life? How can I know if I’m tipping to one side […]
“Think before you respond” is common advice. But, it’s hard to do! However, Proverbs offers advice to help us think faster and slower. Thus, to respond more diplomatically. The Precept Explained To change my behavior I must improve the quality of my decisions. In turn, improved decisions are fueled by clearer thinking. So far, so […]