If you want to sound really cool in a technology meeting just use the phrase, “anti-pattern” in a sentence. Any modern agile wielding developer will instantly give you attention. There I am revealing a secret to you, like a hypnotic device you can use when working with really smart people. Just say something like, you […]
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Ambition Devours Gratitude
I love ambition. I think ambition is the fuel we need for people to have a desire to grow and improve. However, there is a dangerous side to ambition and that is the propensity for it to devour gratitude. When you have too much ambition, you forget the value of the riches that are set […]
The Unbreakable Vow
I think it might have been a Harry Potter book, just a minute…..yup my daughter confirms it was in the book the Half-Blood Prince in which the magical contract of the Unbreakable Vow was introduced. The idea is that you can make a contract with someone that is unbreakable, or if you do break it […]
Two is Better
Nature seems to get this pairs thing. Everywhere you look, things are in pairs. That natural symbiotic relationship between genders but also jus the idea that things work together. Rarely do you find a species, although there are some, where there is not a natural pairing that goes on. This sort of makes you wonder […]
To Accept or Force
There is a concept that for every time there is a season. Meaning that there was a time for me to be learning new things and adding to my skills that would help me in my future career. I still do that and enjoy that, but the time for that to my primary focused has […]
Language Precedes Culture
A common adage in the business world is a quote attributed to the management guru Peter Drucker, “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Culture is a term that is used to describe a business climate, attitude, set of guidelines, and unspoken beliefs that seem to govern the behavioral patterns of the employees. Culture is often the […]
What is the 365 Commitment?
Make Your List
Every morning make a list of tasks. Whatever comes to mind. You should consider adding names of people you can serve to your list. Own the day before it owns you.
Pray or Meditate
Ask for guidance on the list you made. Listen to that inner voice. Make revisions to your list. Commit to doing your best to get the list done today.
Prioritize
Assign a priority on each item of your list. Emphasize the most important things first. Use a numbering system if you like.
Set Goals and Act
Throughout the day set small goals to accomplish the list. Listen to inspiration as you may get promptings to do other things. You will find your efforts magnified.
Report
Each night before going to sleep, report back in prayer or meditation. Review what you accomplished. Ask important questions, make commitments to improve tomorrow.
Ready to Commit?
Whatever you want to accompish that is in harmony with the Will of God (or Nature) will come true if you commit to this for 365 days.
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