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3 Simple Strategies to Deal With Discouragement

In your opinion, what is the biggest obstacle to people reaching their goals? A while back, I asked this question on Facebook. One of the top answers was: "the discouragement of other people." David Wilkinson, in his book “The Dream Giver”,…
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Fourth Roadblock: Irresponsibility; Blockbuster: Commitment to a Vision

We may think, “If I had their ability I would…” But what are you doing with the ability you do have? If you do not follow God’s purpose for your life, something very important may not happen.
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Third Roadblock : Fear; Blockbuster: Faith

I am a simple person and often times simple principles are what help me the most. So, if you feel these acronyms are too corny or cheesy to be helpful, then go ahead and roll your eyes, give a little smirk, and then....
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Second Roadblock: Procrastination; Blockbuster: Discipline

Procrastination and reaching your potential do not go together. If you are going to make a significant change in your life, it must be done immediately and enthusiastically.
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First Roadblock: Denial; Blockbuster: Positive Self-Talk

I have shared with you before about how my mindset changed from a 6th-grade flunky to a 4.0 Masters student. I went from thinking I was an average student at best to a student that could excel. When my view of myself changed then so did my…
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God, Save Us From Practical People

God save us from practical people! Give us people who encourage us to dream. Give us people who continue to tell us we can do whatever we set our minds to. Give us people who are not so controlled by their own fear that they want to control everyone around them as well.
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3 Very Easy Steps to Stay Highly Motivated

Motivation is not permanent, so why bother? Bathing is not permanent, either but you do that daily. We need to seek out ways to continue the motivation. Here are three practices that have helped me over the past 20 years.
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God is Not Done With You

If your life is all about you, then you will never reach your God-given potential. You may experience some success. You may even improve your own life in a limited and temporary way, but you will never reach your God-given potential until you develop a God-perspective and seek to turn the world upside down. Reaching your God-given potential is not about playing it safe, being comfortable, or improving your own little world.
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Never Settle

Never Settle In 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Paul says to the church in Thessalonica; “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact, you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this…
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Because.... Success Leaves Clues

When my wife and I notice couples who appear to be happy in their relationship and they appear to have been together a long time, we approach them to find out a little about their story (if it seems they are willing to share).  We ask how they…