Decisiveness includes getting good advice and making sense of things. In fact, impactful leaders listen then execute. This blog entry contains LinkedIn posts I made, dated March 29 to April 3, 2021. Each post discusses a specific verse from the Book of Proverbs. Topics covered during that week were: decisiveness, getting good advice, sensitivity to […]
When I consciously learn from life experiences, I come to realize that experiential insight brings self-control. The Precept Explained So, how do I respond to attacks on my character? And, what’s the time gap between the attack and my response? More practically, how is experiential insight related to my ability to respond appropriately? Well, the […]
Insight is essential for handling both routine and one-off situations. Without learning from experience every decision becomes a one-of-a-kind process. The Precept Explained You’ve heard “been there, done that.” It’s a short-handed way of saying I’ve already had that experience. Or, I’ve been through this before. Meaning, I’ve been in this industry long to recognize […]
Unfortunately, there’s no quick-and-easy way to a good character. Instead, it requires a slow-and-steady approach. In fact, Ecclesiastes 7.4 says character building is hard work. The Precept Explained My reputation is everything. Thus, a good name is important, Ecclesiastes 7.1. As such, a good name shows who I am inside. And, it enables me to […]
Of all the heavy things you can think of, anger is one of the worst! As it turns out, the anger of the foolishly unteachable is a weight they drag around all the time. The Danger of Stones What are stones good for? Well, they’re useful for building a stone wall. For instance, see Proverbs […]