Blogs and Resources
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Serving God Isn’t the Only (or Even the Best) Way to Honor Him
What comes into your mind when you’re commanded to “honor God?” If you’re anything like me— far from beautiful or inerrant— your initial thoughts are to serve Him. We need action. We need to do stuff for God. Some quick resolutions might be action points like serving in the ministry, giving your tithes and offerings,…
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Never Split the Difference: Book Summary, Insights & More
Most people think that negotiations are only important in two situations: sales and hostage crises. Most people are wrong. After reading this Never Split the Difference summary, I hope that you realize that you need great negotiation skills if you want to get ahead. If there’s anything Chris Voss’ book taught me, it’s that we…
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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: Summary, Key Ideas, and Quotes
If you’ve ever encountered the idea of Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius is a name you might know about. One of the forefront thought leaders in the space, his teachings are central to the Philosophy and his book “Meditations,” one of the most foundational materials. In this Marcus Aurelius Meditations Summary, I share some key insights and…
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Atomic Habits Summary: Chapters, Key Points, and More
This “Atomic Habits” summary will provide you with some key summaries, insights, and some of my personal learnings from the book. If you haven’t read the book yet or you just want to get the key ideas, then read on. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with our own habits. We seem to find…
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We Don’t Talk About This Person Enough on Holy Week
Holy Week is here, and it’s a time to remember Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection. That story is central to the Christian faith and the main theme we celebrate at this time of year—and hopefully every other time as well (topic for another time). But this Holy Week, I’ve been reflecting on another character in…
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Crucial Conversations Summary, Thoughts, & Learnings
Have you ever found yourself in a conversation that feels more make-or-break than most others? Maybe it was a sales pitch to a big client or a conflict resolution meeting between you and a hostile co-worker. If these sound like your scenarios (or anything in between), I’ve got another book recommendation for you. Let’s dive…
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Start With Why Summary and Key Takeaways
If you’re feeling lost and purposeless as an organization or individual, “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek should be your next book. This guide dives into an extensive “Start With Why” summary. We’ll also look at key ideas from the book and chapter summaries, and I’ll share some of my takeaways, as always. Bookworms and…
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How to Talk to Anyone Summary, Key Ideas, and Reflections
In this blog, I summarize Leil Lowndes’s “How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships” and share some insights and reflections that will highlight the lessons you need to get the most out of it. How To Talk To Anyone Summary Nowadays, digital communication often overshadows face-to-face interactions, and mastering…
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Why So Sad? The Science Behind What Makes Us Happy
Human beings have long been on this quest to become happy. We chase after hedonistic pleasures, seek success, and chase after experience and material things all because we want to be decidedly happy. Sadly (no pun intended), not everyone experiences true happiness. And it’s not for a lack of effort. Why do so many people…
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I Was Wrong About My Calling
Will your calling always bring meaning, joy, and success? Or could it be the reason why your life is an absolute mess? I once had coffee with this guy who was highly successful, influential, and rich. He was a man on a mission, doing a lot of good for others and living out his calling.…
