An incorrect answer to “What’s your time frame?” leads to disastrous trade-offs in character. So, don’t fall into this trap. Often, my timeframe is based on my values. Hence, without the guidance of carefully-selected values, I make poor choices because I’m operating off the wrong timeframe. The Essentials Short-term gain looks really good — for […]
If I’m unaware of my values I cannot answer “Why is that important?” Moreover, I don’t become aware of my values without times of self-reflection. Now, Proverbs 23.1-8 does a great job of pushing me toward self-awareness, especially in regard to my values and my motives. It helps me answer “why is that important?” The […]
One outcome of a precept-driven life is thoughtfulness. In fact, that careful approach to life brings me protection, peace, and divine confidence. Therefore, deep thoughtfulness is a source of confidence. The Foundation In Proverbs Chapter 3, Solomon argues that a careful, thoughtful approach to life is of great value because it helps me make good […]
I choose to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. My intentional choice to grow, over time, improves who I am and increases what I’m capable of accomplishing. Ultimately, my desire for growth is life giving! The Precept Explained: When I find wisdom I find life itself. Additionally, by wisdom I receive goodwill from God Himself! Proverbs […]
Wisdom makes a remarkable claim about itself. It says: wisdom produces sustainable abundance! Moreover, that abundance is of ultimate value to a leader because it’s better than material wealth. In fact, the abundance of wisdom brings a leader honor. Also, wisdom produces in a leader good judgment. Wherefore, wisdom produces sustainable abundance. The Precept Explained: […]