1 Cor. 9:27 NLT  “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” Discipline – training oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way. Leadership takes discipline . Becoming the best version of you requires a willingness to do things that others will not put the effort into. What does that look like? Well, how much sleep do you need to be effective and at your best? How often do you exercise? How much attention do you pay to your […]

I was thinking through my life mission statement again the other day, and one of the points caused me to stop and reflect on the last 27 plus years . That point was this – I will learn one new skill every year. Making and fulfilling that one goal has changed my life in so many ways. First of all it has taken away a lot of the fear of the unknown. Learning new things requires you to venture into the unknown on a regular basis. It also removes fear of failure. You cannot learn new things without failing often, […]