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One Great Trait of Fast-Growing Leaders fast growth growth mindset humility leadership growth leadership lessons leadership success personal development stuck unstuck

 Do you ever look around at some of the great leaders in the world and wonder, "How did they get to be like that?" I know I have—probably a gazillion times! There’s something captivating about watching a person operate at such a high level of effectiveness, charisma, and...

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Overcoming Perfectionism | Enemies of Excellence #1 development excellence goals help improvement motivation perfectionism personal growth progress unstuck

Perfectionism has been a relentless adversary in my life. It’s a sneaky enemy that disguises itself as a quest for excellence, but in reality, it’s a fear-driven rigidity that shackles progress. At its core, perfectionism stems from a deep-seated insecurity, leading us to hold the...

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3 Reasons to Aim for Excellence barriers biblical leadership christian leadership doing your best excellence excellence in leadership excellence matters faith and work gaps good job leadership tips making a difference personal development pursuit of excellence servant leadership work with excellence your impact

 Recently, while working on a ministry project at a coffee shop, I ordered a 12-ounce light-iced coffee with cream and two Stevia. Pretty simple. Except it came out with way too much cream. I noticed right away, but I didn’t say anything. Instead I grabbed the coffee when they called...

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How to Get Out of a Funk Fast: A Three-Minute Guide #discouragement #funk depression flipmyscript flipyourscript mindset optimism positive positive thinking positivity upbeat vibes

How to Get Out of a Funk Fast: A Three-Minute Guide

Have you ever found yourself in a funk, unable to shake off negative feelings or thoughts? It happens to all of us, but there’s a way to break free quickly. I want to share with you a simple, three-minute process that can help you flip...

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3 Clues to Your Calling calling design energy find your calling fit gifts purpose strengths unique unique you what is my purpose your impact

I talk to so many people who feel unsure about their true purpose or calling in life. 

Even reading those words might feel a little daunting, right? I mean, "calling" sounds so important, so big. Honestly, it's just easier to avoid the subject and go about your life. 

But...

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Are You Running On Low Power Mode? drained fatigue low power missing missing out more power tired

When was the last time your phone died part way into the day and you had to find a charger just to get back to basic functionality? It’s annoying isn’t it? We take for granted that our devices are going to last the whole day, but sometimes they don’t.

Well, our bodies and...

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The Soul Over the Goal: A Spiritual Leader's Reflection achievement balance burnout family life fatigue goals impact longevity soul care soulcare

In this fast-paced world full of demands and opportunities, it’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of setting and achieving goals. And hey, I'm a list-making, goal-setting, hour-stretching kind of person. Whether it’s growing your team, expanding your outreach programs, or...

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Cultivating a Courageous Heart courage discouragement fear heart and mind hopelessness overcoming overwhelm strength strong vision

Have you ever needed more courage but didn't know how to summon it in the moment? 

Maybe you were facing a hard conversation, a difficult task, or a steep challenge. Sometimes it seems like life demands more than we have to give at the time. 

What if there was a way to cultivate your...

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Turning Regret into Gratitude (Video) beauty circumstances gratitude joy overcoming pain past recover recovery regret victory

How do you turn regret into gratitude? Hint: It's all about how you interpret your past. Watch the video to learn more!

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Am I a Bad Pastor? (Part 1) alignment confidence contribution energy fear finding your fit gifts insecure joy leadership ministry misfit self esteem spiritual gifts strengths

One of the scariest days of my life was the day I was given the title “Lead Pastor” of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Don’t get me wrong - I wanted the job. I had felt called to be a pastor way back at the age of 17. I was just terrified of letting everybody...

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Planning Your Next Day Off

People are always asking my wife and I about our day off. It's true, our days off are pretty good. So I'm writing this short piece in order to share a bit about why a weekly day off is so important to us, how we protect and prioritize it, and the ways we use that down time to make our...

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The Difference Between Strain and Strength challenges don't quit finish strong help leadership overcoming power quit quitting strength struggles temptation weakness

I know you want to make it to the finish line. You want the personal satisfaction and the heavenly affirmation that you did it - you served, you invested, you sacrificed, you led, you impacted, and you gave your all for the right reasons over the long haul to make a difference. That's the goal...

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