July 12, 2013

Review: “Mindset” by Carol Dweck

Mindset is not a recent book. I wish it were even less so. Written in 2006 by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist, Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Random House) describes two ways of thinking about our capabilities. ...

June 19, 2013

If money were no object

Here’s a question you’ve likely been asked before: If money were no object, what would you do? If that question stumps you, good! It’s a stupid question and you shouldn’t answer it because it’s built on three rather faulty ...

September 26, 2012

The three worst times to quit your job and go into ministry

You have a lot of skills and a lot of energy. And as a Christian, you’ve wondered if you should move into professional Christian ministry. Perhaps, for a long time you’ve toyed with quitting your job and going to ...

July 13, 2012

When you resent your too many to dos

A short time ago I felt a deep seated resentment brewing. But it wasn’t toward a person. I had grown resentful of my to dos. Every morning, it seemed, I filled my journal carping about what needed to get ...

April 26, 2010

When it’s time to fire yourself

There have been more times than I care to admit when I've looked at myself in the mirror and said "I've had it with you. You're fired."

February 13, 2009

Did you just hit a pothole?

Someone once observed, “There are no problems, only opportunities, some of which are insurmountable.” Take a look around you. There are a lot of guys facing what looks like insurmountable opportunities. You may be one of them. Even if ...

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