We hear a lot about “mentors” these days. It’s a great idea, because there are people who know more than we do about a lot of things – including life in general. We’re encouraged in articles, blogs, sermons and podcasts to find someone in that position, and try to develop a mentoring relationship with them. They […]
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The Problem with Comparison
Most things of value take a lot of work. First, we have to decide to do something. Changing our mind takes a lot of work. Then, we have to start. Overcoming inertia takes a lot of work. Then, we’re motivated. We’re starting to see some progress, and it’s exciting. But then it gets hard. And […]
Walk Away From Yesterday
It’s easy to live in yesterday. – Someone was mean to us. – We made a bad choice. – Something unfortunate happened. – We hurt someone. – We lost. Today is new. Today will take our full energy to live it well. If we put today’s energy into what happened yesterday, it will rob us […]