I need to give the following serious consideration to avoid being greedy and allowing money to be my master.

Give

Save

Live

I am currently watching a series called Guard Rails and it really has opened my eyes. Andy Stanley defines Guardrails- A standard of behavior that becomes a matter of conscience. The point of a guardrail is to light up our consciences before we hurt others or ourselves. For me, I need guardrails when it comes to my relationships. In most situations, I ask myself, would I feel comfortable if my wife and kids were here with me? This guardrail usually lets me know quickly if I am in a danger zone.

Just reading about the concept of Do What You Resist. Whether it is picking up the phone, making a presentation or being the first to reach out to a new friend or prospect. I need to work against my natural instinct to be lazy and get things done right away in the morning. We all have a limited Will Power muscle and it gets tired like everything else. I have the most Will Power in the morning and do what I resist the most right away while my WP muscle is strong and can weather any pain that comes my way. Remember, we all stink when we first try something and then we gradually improve. Just like a toddler learning to walk.

I attended the ASAE conference in Toronto last weekend and had a good time visiting with prospects and seeing the city. I had the opportunity to go to the top of the CN Tower during my stay. I was a little hesitant because I do not like heights. Nonetheless, I was told to keep looking up and down. In the end, that’s all the matters when climbing a tower and with my faith. I can’t expect to succeed if I don’t continually look up to God!

Generosity continues to be on my scorecard each day. Trying to look for opportunities to be a blessing. I can at times by a slave to money, but when I let go and give to others I am making progress toward a more Christ centered life and away from being self centered.

I can’t remember if I ever posted these, but here are the daily reminders I go through each day:

God Reigns!

Scorecard: Rent is due each day and I need to earn my money.

Generosity: Be a blessing to someone each day.

Humility: Remain humble and look to wash feet.

Vulnerable: People connect on weaknesses more than strengths.

Greatness=Consistency. Have the discipline to get things done. Train like you are in second place each day.

I was watching a video with Scott Harrison the other day. Scott was talking about the charity that he founded to help bring clean water to the world. He share any interesting quote about this type of work. “Don’t be afraid of work that has no end.”

My wife is finally breaking me away from the office for a couple days of family vacation. Why is this so hard for me to do? I know I will not be on my death bed wishing I would have spend more time at the office. Just need to let go and spend time with my boys and wife. This is the best investment I can make!

I am reading a book called Crucial Conversations and it shared a neat thought on how to forgive and show empathy to others. Here it goes- “Lord, help me forgive those who sin differently than I.”

“If we cant’ be happy with what we have today, it’s highly unlikely that we’ll be happy with what we have some day.” Author Unknown

Starting each day with being grateful for what I have been blessed with each day. God made us to find fulfillment through him and not money or other material goods.