Choosing a pastor is one of the most important things every Christian will do. Few people have as much spiritual influence as our pastor, so choosing wisely is a must. You wouldn’t trust a failing med student to perform your surgery. And you wouldn’t want a blind dentist to mess with your teeth. So why not hold that same … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2024
Why Positive Thinking Is a Mistake (And How We Should Really Think Instead)
That’s right, I said it. Positive thinking is a mistake. If you’ve ever been told to clear your mind, breathe slowly, and visualize your triumph over a challenging situation, I’m sure you agree with me. Popular strategies like those sound great in our heads, but in reality, they aren’t useful. Our thought life is … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Short Memory (Plus, How to Develop One in 2 Simple Steps)
What’s the last performance-related success you’re most proud of? Is it the month’s long project you finally closed at work? Is it recognition you received from your peers? Perhaps you reached a personal goal in a hobby on the side? Whatever it is, think about the pressure lifted off your shoulders in that moment, the … [Read more...]
Why You Should Fix What Ain’t Broke (or, The Substantial Leap from Good to Great)
In my experience as an improvement expert, the simplest change is always going from bad to good. It’s the journey from F to B, the shift from training wheels to bike alone, or the jump from dumpster fire to playoff team that’s surprisingly, dare I say it, easy. It’s easy in a relative sense of course, because those changes … [Read more...]
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