One thing I’ve learned through years of working with top-level executives is that success goes beyond merely learning tactics and strategies. You can implement every successful technique in the book, but without the right mindset, you’ll never achieve lasting results.
Having managed multimillion-dollar companies and advised top-level executives, I’ve seen firsthand how understanding the right system of work can change everything for professionals seeking growth and financial freedom. Let me share with you two distinct work systems—and how choosing the right one can lead you to the life and career you want.
If there’s one piece of advice that stands out in my journey as a strategist, entrepreneur, and mentor, it’s this: no one is coming to save you. No one will give you permission or validate you into becoming the person you want to be.
When my wife and I made the decision to “go pro,” we quickly faced pushback from those around us—particularly in the ministry world. Well-meaning people questioned our motives, asking things like, “Who do you think you are?” or “How could you even consider charging that much?” These comments were difficult to navigate at first, but we soon learned how to let them roll off our backs and stay true to our vision.
Unlocking your unleashed life is not for the faint of heart. It requires a willingness to reawaken things inside you that may have lain dormant for years. But there’s often pain associated with waking up. Let’s dive into this idea a little deeper.
I’m not ashamed to say it—I have a plan to make lots of money, and I’m also not ashamed to say that I plan to spend it. If that doesn’t make you uneasy, then you definitely need to hear what I’m about to say.
Someone along the way might have told you that it was wrong to think you were special. Perhaps they made you feel arrogant or self-centered for focusing on your dreams or believing you were better at something than others. Let me set the record straight right now: You are special.
There are moments in life when you’re confronted with situations that shake you to your core. One of those moments for me involved a young mother whose body was being ravaged by cancer. The doctors had given her two weeks to live. She was lying in a coma, and her family was heartbroken, wondering how to share the terrible prognosis with her 12-year-old daughter. What happened next was nothing short of miraculous, and it taught me lessons that extend far beyond that hospital room. These are lessons about faith, conviction, and living what I call the “unleashed life.” Let me take you through that journey and what it means for all of us.
The hustle mentality has become a popular approach in today’s business world. It tells us that with enough hard work, relentless effort, and pushing through, we can achieve anything we desire. But there’s a flaw in this mindset. Hustling can promise you a life of busyness, but it can’t guarantee a life of fulfillment.
One of the most well-known phrases from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Many misunderstand this to mean that it’s a blessing to be financially poor, but anyone who has experienced poverty knows that isn’t the case. So, what does Jesus really mean by this phrase? In today’s post, I’m going to dive into this concept, explore its implications for personal growth, and reveal how it relates to leadership and success.
