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Habits
At the risk of oversimplifying, overcoming bad habits is a whim away (..a whim away…a whim away…). For real—not just a song! When we automatically respond in harmful anger, turn to substance abuse, binge-watch, grab comfort food, etc., these all… Continue Reading →
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us. John Dryden We must exercise our will and self-discipline to incorporate good habits into our lives. We may underestimate the incredible power our habits have to influence us in… Continue Reading →
Too many people have uphill desires with downhill habits John Maxwell John Maxwell declares that everything worthwhile is uphill. You know that anything worth having is worth the effort. Theodore Roosevelt lived by this creed, “Nothing in the world is… Continue Reading →
The phrase, “I’ve arrived”, may engender a feeling of contentment, accomplishment, and unfortunately, a lack of growth. There may be aspects in our lives in which we have arrived; however, our quest for spiritual maturity has no finish line –… Continue Reading →
Beyond Willpower by Alex Loyd challenges the standard success blueprint that focuses on these three principles: 1. Focus on what you want 2. Figure out a plan to get there 3. Put the plan into action On the surface that sounds… Continue Reading →
In South Carolina we see beautiful, majestic oak trees as well as the ubiquitous climbing vine called kudzu. The oak trees have been alive for a significant number of years whereas the kudzu commences each spring and covers everything that is… Continue Reading →
