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A thought by Bob Goff in his book,  Undistracted   (p. 5). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) He says, "We arrive as babies, placed in the arms of parents who are complete amateurs with no owner’s manual and usually no clue how to raise us. Most of us start broke or broken, and some of us stay that way. Some strike it rich but then accumulate a distorted view of their wealth; still others never find healing in their search for wholeness. Add to this that we’re following a God we can’t see, for a lifetime we can’t measure, to a heaven we can’t comprehend, because of grace we didn’t earn. Again, is it any wonder we’re all a little muddled?" He continues, " In truth, we are all trying to build the airplane while flying it—figuring it out as we go. This means more off-ramps than on-ramps, more chances for confusion than certainty, and more ambiguity than clarity. In a word, much of life can leave us feeling completely,

A thought by Bob Goff in his book, Undistracted   (p. 2). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) That is possibly true. Bob continues, "While we might notice our minds wandering, we also need to look at the meandering nature of our activities. Rather than making decisions consistent with who God says we are, we might be acting like the person someone else wants us to be. Perhaps comparison is leading you away from yourself. Maybe it is financial pressures or deep-seated insecurities or past failures that are overly influencing your present decisions. We need to recognize these things in our lives before we can begin the courageous work of moving forward." He says, "Try this: Take some notes for an entire day on how you are spending time between the big projects or commitments in your life. Don’t just write down 'I worked on writing my paper today' or 'I spent the day preparing for my weekend trip.' Write

A thought by John C. Maxwell & Rob Hoskins in their book,  Change Your World   (p. 131). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) John explains, "Because we’ve always wanted to make a difference, Rob and I have worked to help people for most of our lives. Through the years, I’ve approached that goal in many different ways. I’ve counseled people one-on-one. I’ve taught. I’ve created staff training programs. I’ve hosted conferences and seminars. I’ve spoken at large events. I’ve built organizations. I’ve written books. I’ve created resources on paper, audiotape, videotape, DVD, and internet platforms. After more than fifty years, I’ve come to a conclusion: transformation happens one table at a time." He continues, "Now, don’t get me wrong, this isn’t my last book. And I’m not done speaking or creating resources. All those things have value—and have the power to add value to people—so I’ll keep doing them. But

A thought by John C. Maxwell & Rob Hoskins in their book,  Change Your World   (p. 126). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) I'm sure you have found that true. John continues, "And they make us more valuable to others. You can work with someone whose skills are weak if their values are good. You can train someone who is inexperienced as long as they value growth. You can trust someone who makes mistakes if the person is honest. But when good values are absent in someone, working with them becomes very difficult." He later says, "There is no more important mission than giving others the chance to dream of a better life and equip them to live it. There is no better way to do that than to help them identify, embrace, and live good values. The longer I live, the more I travel the world, the more I work to add value to people, the more I realize how important it is to help others understand the value of

A thought by John C. Maxwell & Rob Hoskins in their book,  Change Your World   (p. 114). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) That is another good question. John answers it by saying, "There’s one standard that it must meet. It must value people—all people, all of the time, in all situations. No shortcuts, no rationalizations, no exceptions. If the value values people, then it is positive and worth embracing. If it devalues people in any way, it’s not a good value. Good values always align with the golden rule. As Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity, said, 'For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other.' Good values are the foundation of that community. They are inclusive, not excluding anyone. They draw people together despite differences in race, ethnicity, religion, or political views." John later says, "There are few things i

A thought by John C. Maxwell & Rob Hoskins in their book,  Change Your World   (p. 108). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) And that is a very good question. John says, "I’m known for stating that everything rises and falls on leadership. But do you know what two things are responsible for making leadership rise? The first is competence . No one wants to follow an incompetent leader. The second is values . Values are principles that guide your decisions and behaviors. When those values are good, they bring only benefits—never harm—to yourself and others. When leaders have good values, which are reflected in their behaviors, people are willing to trust and to follow them. Good values allow leaders and everyone else to help others." He later says, "Many years ago James Dobson analyzed the disillusionment many people experience between the ages of thirty-five and fifty. It’s often called a midlife crisis.

A thought by John C. Maxwell & Rob Hoskins in their book,  Change Your World   (p. 86). HarperCollins Leadership. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.) It is so important. John says, "Busyness is not satisfying. A life of purpose is. It can be deeply satisfying to be part of something larger than yourself. Most people are looking for a way to be involved in something they’re passionate about that they can do with other like-minded people. They want to be a part of a story that allows them to express their deepest desires and highest aspirations. They want to create memories doing something memorable. Why else would people wear colored bracelets identifying a cause, dress in pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, get doused for the Ice-Bucket Challenge, or give to organizations they believe in? When enough people who share the same values follow their desires to make a difference and join to do it together, a movement is born. He continu