To be most effective in my personal and professional life, I must balance knowing and doing. In fact, that’s a key insight from the early verses of Proverbs 3. Listen to these precepts because they’re good for you. Absorb them into your character so you can grasp life’s essential meaning. Proverbs 3.1-4 paraphrase Knowing and […]
Proverbs 1.8-9 notes the importance of listening to a mentor. As such, if I’m teachable, I’ll work with a mentor because mentors guide personal growth! A growth mindset, as shown by a willingness to be corrected, rewards me with grace. Proverbs 1.8-9 paraphrase The Precept Explained I want to grow. In fact, I believe I […]
Matthew 13.23 shows how character building dramatically increases my productivity. Hence, character development builds capacity. Pay attention! Absorbing the precepts produces a discerning character that’s capable of dramatic growth. Matthew 13.18, 23 paraphrase The Precept Explained Personal growth – on purpose – comes from diligent character building. As a result, I dramatically increase my capacity […]