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“Enough quality time with positive people will minimize the effect of negative criticism.”

A thought by John C. Maxwell (2013-02-15) from his book, Be A People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationship s (p. 152). David C. Cook. Kindle Edition. ( Click on the title of the book to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) I really don’t like criticism but I know that it is a part of life especially if you are striving to make a difference.   John says, “When you have optional time, spend it with people who will build you up. Enough quality time with positive people will minimize the effect of negative criticism.” But then he says, “It will also discourage you from being critical. When a hawk is attacked by crows, he does not counterattack. Instead, he soars higher and higher in ever widening circles until the pests leave him alone. Circle above your adversaries rather than battle with them. If your positive attitude has any effect on negative people, it will be because of your example, not your defensiveness. So rise above them. It really is hard to

“A disciplined daily walk is the best protection to keep us from falling into sin.”

A thought by John C. Maxwell (2013-02-15) from his book, Be A People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships (p. 104). David C. Cook. Kindle Edition. ( Click on the title of the book to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) I know this is a thought that isn’t for everyone but it is a good reminder for those who want to be successful in their walk with God.   If that is you then read on. The whole paragraph says, “You will find that leaders who are effective are leaders who are disciplined in their daily lives. A disciplined daily walk is the best protection to keep us from falling into sin.” John then asks a question and then answers it, “Why is this so essential to your personal credibility? Because the Word of God convicts our hearts. Psalm 119: 11 says, ‘Your word have I treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You.’ It also helps us think like God. The things that we think on are the things that we become. If we are not spending time with G