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In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to.
The simple question on the table that we will explore in this session and the upcoming ones in this short series is “Who we are becoming as we walk daily with Christ Jesus as our Master, while being led by the Holy Spirit?”.
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In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to.
The simple question on the table that we will explore in this session and the upcoming ones in this short series is “Who we are becoming as we walk daily with Christ Jesus as our Master, while being led by the Holy Spirit?”.
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In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to.
The simple question on the table that we will explore in this session and the upcoming ones in this short series is “Who we are becoming as we walk daily with Christ Jesus as our Master, while being led by the Holy Spirit?”.
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In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to.
The simple question on the table that we will explore in this session and the upcoming ones in this short series is “Who we are becoming as we walk daily with Christ Jesus as our Master, while being led by the Holy Spirit?”.
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In this Christian walk of faith, we are all called to be disciples of Jesus. Now don’t allow the simplicity of that statement to be dismissed from your thoughts because it speaks to both our identity in Christ, and our attitude toward the assignment and mission we are called to.
The simple question on the table that we will explore in this session and the upcoming ones in this short series is “Who we are becoming as we walk daily with Christ Jesus as our Master, while being led by the Holy Spirit?”.
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Who does God use to accomplish the extraordinary? Is it the skilled? the wealthy? the uneducated? the qualified? the poor? the young? the gifted? or ordinary people?
Today we’re talking about “Exploring Ordinary Life, With An Extraordinary God: Let’s look at “How God Uses Ordinary People, To Accomplish His Extraordinary Purpose”.
Let’s start with a quick read through the story found in John 6:1-14, so you have an image in your mind for connecting the dots.
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In the previous episode, we talked about getting clearer on your path by determining your distractions and those things which cause you to lose your focus; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about “Determining Your Life’s Core Product” or in other words, as you connect with a sense of direction for your life, what do you want to be known for?
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In the previous episode, we walked through the second level for determining your direction in life with something called the three (3) dimensional strategy; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about getting clearer on your path by determining your distractions and those things which cause you to lose your focus.
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In the previous episode, we walked through the first of two levels for determining your direction; the first level was called the "Future Self" Equation; in today’s episode, we’ll walk through the second level which is called the three (3) dimensional strategy.
This segment is all about the mindset, which is about how you need to think in connection with determining your direction, so you can keep your life in forward motion.
In this strategy, we will look at 3 segments for determining your direction. Now as you go through this, you will probably notice that some of the ideas overlap - that is intentional. It is written this way to better help solidify the concept of determining your direction.
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In today’s episode, we’ll walk through the first of two levels for determining your direction; the first level is called the "Future Self" Equation.
In this session, let’s look at the 7 life areas, and I'll show you what to focus on, and how to determine your direction in each of the living areas, so you have more clarity in your life's direction.
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in today’s episode, we’ll talk about “Determining Your Direction” which is the simple process of deciding where you want to go in your life; yes, we are led by the Spirit of God, but God many times sets opportunities before us and allows us to choose.
Nowadays, it seems as if everyone is searching for life guidance or life direction; and let me make an assumption about you, you probably are searching for your direction too right?
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In today’s episode, about “The Power Of Your Story”; our personal stories that many times shape who we become, what we achieve, and how using that power, all depend on two simple things.
If you’ve been around as long as I have, which means you’re probably over twenty, then you know from first-hand experiences that life is filled with many twists, turns, bumps, bruises, triumphs, and successes. So much so that our lives seem to walk along a storyline; kinda like how a movie moves through its paces right?
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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about “Starting With The Bigger Picture”, which is a way to get past being stuck, when you’re looking for answers.
Have you ever had the experience of sitting and staring aimlessly out a window because you needed answers to something you were dealing with, and no matter how you moved the problem around and around in your mind, nothing useful seemed to surface?
If you have had any experiences even remotely similar to what I just described, then you will know and understand the common life frustration of being stuck…
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In the previous episode, we talked about David’s fourth strategy when facing any giant in your life which is to simply answer back (a.k.a the careful response) in which you refuse to listen to your giant’s challenge without issuing your own; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s fifth strategy for winning against the giants in your life which is to play by your own rules (a.k.a. My Own Armour) in which we learn to use what we have been given to accomplish our victories.
You will always have the advantage if you create the rules of engagement according to your own strength and abilities.
Here’s what I mean…
Once King Saul realized that David was willing to go out and stand against this menacing threat that was causing grievous harm to the nation of Israel, he was delighted. He quickly dressed David in his own armour. Saul put his tunic on David, put his coat of armour over him, put his helmet on David’s head, and fastened his sword at David’s side.
But something was incredibly wrong with the picture…
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In the previous episode, we talked about David’s third strategy of learning to strengthen your confidence using your past victories (a.k.a the grounding strategy); in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s fourth strategy when facing any giant in your life which is to simply answer back (a.k.a the careful response) in which you refuse to listen to your giant’s challenge without issuing your own.
David faced an opponent that was skilled in the art of warfare and was a master manipulator who knew how to secure easy victories using the mind game strategy. Goliath tried to taunt, threaten, insult, and intimidate David the same way he had done to the entire army of Israel.
He shouted out, “Do I look like a dog that you should dare approach me with a stick? I will feed your carcass to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field”.
Now by anyone’s standards, when you have a guy that is almost the size of large truck standing in front of you shouting to you how he will cut you into pieces for the animals to feast on…that can be a very intimidating picture which could make a grown man cry and run for cover.
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In the previous episode, we talk about David’s second strategy for winning which is to run away from cowards (a.k.a the steer clear strategy) in which you remove yourself from what will weaken you in your fight against any giant; in today’s episode, let’s talk about David’s third strategy of learning to strengthen your confidence using your past victories (a.k.a the grounding strategy).
In the pursuit of your dreams, we all get a little shaky and even afraid sometimes…that’s all a part of life; but it is how we deal with those moments of fear and shaken confidence that ultimately decide whether we will succeed or not.
David had a simple but profound strategy for this that I personally use today, and one that you too could use at those moments when things seem to be going a little differently that you’d hope – this will strengthen your faith and confidence that you can indeed succeed.
David used the power of past victories to strengthen his faith…
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In the previous episode, we talked about David’s first strategy, the power of confrontation (a.k.a. standing tall), and we’ll look at how champions reposition themselves to win against their giants; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s second strategy for winning which is to run away from cowards (a.k.a the steer clear strategy) in which you remove yourself from what will weaken you in your fight against any giant.
Isn’t it funny how people who are usually afraid of attempting anything notable with their lives, seem to always want to give you advice?
It’s kinda like this scenario.
You are traveling across the country when you realize that you need water to drink because you are thirsty and becoming dehydrated.
As you search the horizon for a place to refresh yourself, you spot a water well with a small group gathered around it. When you reach the well, you come across people dying of thirst who are sitting at the edge, staring longingly at the water inside. Yet for some reason, no one does anything to change the situation.
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In the previous episode, we talked about the third giant tactic, the power of importance (a.k.a the superior edge play), and why you should never take a backseat to any challenge in your life; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s first strategy, the power of confrontation (a.k.a. standing tall), and we’ll look at how champions reposition themselves to win against their giants.
Instead of fleeing in fear and cowardice at Goliaths’ intimidating taunts, the reverse actually happened. David actually became angry at this giant who dared have the audacity to make an attempt to come in and try to take away the freedom and rights of his fellow countrymen.
Instead of standing and being intimidated, David’s mentality was based on the following statement – “after all I’ve been through, if you really think I’m gonna sit back and just allow you to seize and take away my rightful inheritance without a fight, then you are sadly mistaken. I won’t be intimidated and I won’t be denied, I’m prepared to rip off your head if I have to – but you won’t take what belongs to me.”
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In the previous episode, we talked about how giants try to use their power of position (a.k.a the dream crusher) to make you feel insignificant so they can crush you and your dreams; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about the third giant tactic, the power of importance (a.k.a the superior edge play); we’ll look at why you should never take a backseat to any challenge in your life.
One other thing that you will notice about Goliath is that he always had someone else carrying his shield or doing whatever menial task he wanted his personal servant to do.
This is another giant strategy...
The theory is that if you see someone else doing menial tasks for them, that it will increase their importance.
Giants will always want you to believe that they are more important than they really are.
Think about this for a moment...
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In the previous episode, we talked about how giants try to use their first tactic, the power of intimidation (a.k.a the scare tactic) to get you flustered so they can easily overcome you; then we talked about the counter-strike technique to employ; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about how giants try to use their power of position (a.k.a the dream crusher) to make you feel insignificant so they can crush you and your dreams.
Here is where the strategy gets deeper...
Goliath would get on a cliff high above his enemies and look down on them, making him look even bigger than he was. He would position himself above them so they would have to look up to see him.
Think about the craftiness of that plan for a moment.
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In the previous episode, we talked about how we all face giants in different areas of our lives, what the giants of today look like, and how they try to stand against us;
in today's episode, let’s talk about how giants try to use the power of intimidation (a.k.a the scare tactic) to get you flustered so they can easily overcome you; then we’ll talk about the counter-strike technique you’ll employ.
A giant's real power, believe it or not, does not lie in its immense size or fierce look, but it lies in its ability to convince you that you have already lost even before the battle began.
His secret power is to convince you that you will never win.
Think about this for a moment!
Think about the last few challenges and difficulties that you had to face in your life. How did they make you feel? Did you feel like you’d never beat them? Did you feel lost or even a little hopeless in facing them? Did you ask yourself, “How am I going to deal with this”?
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In the previous episode, we talked about finding your something worth fighting for so you have a clear sense of mission and an attitude to win; in today’s episode, we all face giants in different areas of our lives, so let’s talk about the giants of today and how they try to stand against us.
Let's Take A Closer Look At Today's Giants.
First of all, what is a giant?
It can be a person, problem, or thing of great size, power, strength, or importance usually great or more dominant than others.
But that does not matter.
Battle after battle has proven that all giants, no matter what form they come in, have not changed over the centuries; they all share two dominant traits.
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In the previous episode, we talked about 3 simple steps for unleashing the champion within you; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about finding your something worth fighting for; we’ll walk through defining your biggest reason for winning the battles you are facing right now, so you have a clear sense of mission and an attitude to win
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In the previous episode, we talked about those 3 things which block most people out of life’s winner’s circle and keeps them from becoming champions; let’s talk about how to avoid them; in today’s episode, let’s talk about 3 simple steps for unleashing the champion within you.
Based on what we have discussed, you overcome the #1 mistake to winning and stand boldly and confront your giants, by activating these (3) three simple but powerful principles in your life right now.
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In the previous episode, we talked about the only (3) three steps you need to focus on to win like a champion; today’s episode, we’ll talk about those 3 things which block most people out of life’s winner’s circle and keeps them from becoming champions; let’s talk about how to avoid them.
Okay, here is the #1 biggest mistake that keeps most people out of the winner's circle - it's called “Confrontational Reluctance”
…That simply means that “They Are Unwilling To Confront The Giants/Problems/Issues They Face.”
There are 3 main reasons why most people don't confront their giants - and If you are struggling to win, you’re definitely dealing with one or more of these reasons too...
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In the previous episode, we talked about the heart of a champion and what that really looks like; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about the only (3) three steps you need to focus on to win like a champion.
When we understand that we are called by God to live from a position of power, influence, and prominence in our everyday lives as champions and overcomers, we learn that to be effective in this role, really only requires three simple steps.
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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the heart of a champion; what does it mean to have the heart of a champion and what should you be focusing your attention on if you want to live as a champion
Let’s begin with the most obvious question.
What Is A Champion?
There are two definitions of what a “champion” is, which I particularly like; but it’s what a champion does, that’s most inspiring to me, and what I want you to begin focusing your attention around.
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In today’s episode, let's talk about the rise of champions and how to overcome the challenges which keep you from becoming who God has called you to be.
Right now, deep within you, there is something pulling you towards the fulfillment of your destiny. It's that dream in your heart that never fades; it's those thoughts of achieving something great with your life, that keep you awake at night, wrestling with your limitations - all because deep inside you, you know you are born for something grand.
That's the pull of destiny - and it will never be satisfied until you break free of your doubts about who you can become, what you can have, and what you can do with your life; the pull of destiny will only be satisfied when you move away from doubt and move towards destiny.
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In the previous episode, we talked about the three (3) simple truths you must connect with if you truly want a life well lived; in today’s episode, we want to take this discussion a bit further and talk about those 3 simple steps for walking with Godly perspective in your everyday life.
Here are three simple things that you need to pay attention to in your life, to walk in Godly perspective:
- Step 1. Constantly Remind Yourself Of What He Says About You
- Step 2. Be Willing To Let Go Of Your Old Life Perspective, And Adopt God New Outlook For You
- Step 3. Come Into Agreement With God About Who He Has Made You To Be And Where He Wants To Take Your Life
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in today’s episode, let’s talk about three (3) simple truths you must connect with, if you truly want a life well lived.
The First Simple Truth says that "God sees you not as you are, but as you are destined to become. God is always looking at the completed version of your life in Jesus Christ, not your incompleteness that you struggle with from day to day."
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Isn't it amazing that the way we see ourselves can often be totally different from God's perspective of us? What's more amazing is that our perspective and our outlook on life, is what shapes the types of experiences we have while we're alive. And because of this fact, it is difficult to live beyond what we see and believe about ourselves and our lives.
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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to connect with a God perspective of your life; you see, just having a good perspective is not enough, especially in this constantly shifting world, you need an outlook and viewpoint that won’t fail you.
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There is one powerful weapon that you must have in your arsenal to effectively take out the “FTL” terrorist. It is a high-powered assault rifle that will constantly and accurately take him down any time he dares attempt anything.
The weapon of choice is called… Deliberate Action. “Nothing Will Happen Until You Take Intentional Action In The Pursuit Of Your Dreams”
Your best ideas, plans, and strategies will take up valuable space in your life and even begin to clutter your mind if you do not act on them…
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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the number one reason why many people get stuck on their journey, and then get frustrated with being stuck when the real power for progress lies in doing one simple thing; avoiding the “FTL” syndrome
There was a movie that I watched some time ago with this same title “Failure To Launch”. It was about a 35-year-old guy who had an interesting and seemingly successful job brokering boats. He drove a nice car, had a passion for sailing, and a life that seemed great. The only downside was that he still lived at home with his parents – and they want him to leave.
It seemed that no matter what his parents did, he just did not want to really grow up and move on to exploring and finding his own path in life. He somehow preferred the safety of hiding behind his parents, and would not leave the nest.
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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the one thing you must beat; the one challenger you must overcome if you really want to live a truly uniquely great life.
“WINNING AGAINST DARK AGENT ‘F’”
He was sly and cunning – a secretive enemy whose quiet power was like deadly poison to those he chose to destroy. His ability was so amazing, that he could invade and conquer almost any man of any age, race, ethnicity, and walk of life.
From doctors to politicians; chaplains to barroom brawlers; presidents to street bums; they all fell victim to his stranglehold at some point - and sadly, many never broke free.
His name is Dark Agent “F”
Maybe you don’t recognize him yet, but keep reading, you will in a few moments.
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In today’s episode, let’s talk about why you should send a “thank you” card to your critics as we discuss the 6th key for unlocking your unique greatness and living a truly great life.
“GONE IN SIXTY (60) SECONDS OR LESS”
“You should send a thank-you card to your critics!”
I know after hearing that statement above you probably thought to yourself, "Conrad is nuts!" But go ahead, read it again.
Now I know the question in your mind probably is, "why should I even care to do anything nice for people who have tried to block and stop me at every turn, discouraged me with every attempt, and humiliated me intentionally?"
Keep listening and I will show you the powerful answer to that same question that you should apply to your life a little further down; but first, let me give you another story from my life.
Some years ago, I worked in a hotel chain as a bartender after graduating from high school. After working there for a few years, I decided that there wasn't much happening, because I wanted more for my life than bartending could offer.
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In this episode, we’ll talk about your unique greatness under construction and the fifth key to unlocking this unique power in your life which is working through your own process of greatness development.
“PLEASE STOP IT – THIS IS UNPLEASANT”
(UNIQUE GREATNESS UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
Painful thought after thought flashed through his mind like uneasy monkeys jumping from tree to tree as he sat alone, abandoned, and forgotten in a foreign land simply because he had dared to dream.
“What have I done to deserve this kind of life?” the young man sobbed as he sat with his back against the cold gray walls facing the brown iron bars in a place that would probably become his permanent home.
“First, my brothers committed the highest act of treason against the family by selling me off as a slave to foreigners, and just as I am finally becoming respected again as a decent human being, I end up in prison because of a vicious lie?”
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In today’s episode, let’s talk about how you should approach managing your perfect environment for your unique greatness to shine and bless others, by talking about your game - your rules.
This brings us full circle back to you.
What about you?
What is your great thing?
Is it writing; engaging people in meaningful conversations; making new friends; closing business deals; making people feel great around you; bring hope and optimism to bad situations; making people laugh; sharing God’s Word with others?
What is it?
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Have you ever been to an aquarium before?
Have you ever seen what fish look like as they swim around and around in the tanks effortlessly?
Doesn’t it almost seem as if they don’t have a care in the world?
Do you think if you jumped into that tank of water, you could beat those fishes swimming around?
Of course not!
Why?
Aaah, now you are asking the right questions – and herein lie the true power for unlocking your unique greatness…keep listening, I guarantee you’ll get it!
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Every great invention that revolutionized the world began with the seed of an idea.
Every great political, social, business, or church leader’s career was birthed from the seed of potential that someone saw in them, and worked to help them mature
Every human being that enters this earth realm is born from a seed…
“SEEDS ARE THE BIRTHPLACE OF GREATNESS AND DESTINY”
...and if you can ever tap into your seeds of greatness, you will become unstoppable on your road to a fulfilled life.
Now I’m going to do something a little different here - I’m going, to sum up, this entire session in the next few words, so follow along carefully.
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If you talked to any successful individual today, one of the things you'd find out is that they have really good connections.
Whether it's their network of friends, business associates, family members etc…they all realize that being able to identify and surround oneself with good people, plays a big part in their continual success.
Why? Simply because oftentimes, real discovery and exposure to great opportunities that can propel you forward at a rapid pace, will come through people you are connected with.
One of the things I have learned is that there is great value in having good relationships with people, simply because of what you can share with each other.
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What if you were worth 20-million dollars?
What would be different about you, your lifestyle, your relationships, etc?
How would you expect to be treated?
How would you act?
How would you look and carry yourself in public?
Would you want the best of everything in your life? The best foods, clothes, jewelry, cars, people, etc!
So let me ask you this simple question…
What would be the difference between you right now (the person listening to this podcast) and the other you (the one worth 20-million dollars)?
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What would you have done if someone came into your home, and showed you something that was worth 3, 4, 5 million dollars; something that you walked passed every day? What would change?
How would you treat that same seemingly insignificant object differently? Would you put it in a safe at your house or a strong deposit box at your local bank? What would you do next?
Do you realize that there are things already in your life that have even more value than that old painting described in the preceding story?
And this brings us to our first simple key for unlocking your unique greatness called…
Key #1 - “Re-discovering Your Real Worth”
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- You are so unique, that you cannot be compared to anyone else on this planet earth.
2, In your total unique state, you have no equal and no match – you are unparalleled.
You, the “HE = Human Element” – is so unique in the earth that when God made the world in Genesis 1:26, He realized that creation was not completed until there was a being capable of ruling all He had created; so He made a creature just as unique as He was and is.
Then to make it even more interesting, instead of just speaking mankind into existence like He did everything else, he knelt down and personally shaped man from the ground. If that wasn’t wonderful enough, God then released a part of Himself into man to give him life. (Genesis 2:7)
LET’S TALK ABOUT TOTAL UNIQUENESS!
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Unique Greatness is not a new concept. As a matter of fact, it is as ancient as mankind, and has been around from the very moment that man drew in his first breath and opened his eyes.
To get a better understanding of unique greatness, we must go back to the source and origin of this concept when it was first introduced. For this exercise, we must take a quick journey back to the beginning, or the “Book of Beginnings” – also known as Genesis.
In the second chapter of Genesis, we see the Creator involved in a unique experience with His creation. During His entire creative process of framing the universe and the world we now live in, He used words backed by His creative Spirit and authorized things to come into being.
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Have you ever had people tell you that you’ll never amount to much in life, or what you were attempting would never work?
Do you remember who it was?
Was it a teacher, co-worker, parent, family member, or friend?
They would never have made such a bold assumption had they understood even a fraction of the greatness that lies just beneath the surface of your smile.
Let’s review the story at the beginning.
If God knew that Gideon was the weakest, puniest runt in the poorest family in the entire tribe of Manasseh, why would he even bother to send him a message?
What is even more amazing was the fact that the messenger called him a ‘mighty warrior’, almost as if he knew and saw something in Gideon that he did not see in himself.
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First of all, to move from clutter to clarity, let's start by defining what clutter really is. Clutter is about two (2) distinct things that I want you to pay attention to.
Clutter is defined as:
- “a disorderly heap or assemblage”[3] – this means that clutter is described as a thing that is out of position or place;
- “filling or littering with things in a disorderly manner”[3] – this means that clutter is defined as an action or a process of doing something.
So clutter is about two simple things; position and process; the position of disorganized, disorderly stuff in your life, and the process or the way you manage that stuff.
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Firstly, I believe that we all want clarity with our life’s direction; we want to know and understand that we are on the right path, headed in the right direction, and gaining more wisdom from day to day about our life’s journey as we move towards the fulfillment of our God-given destiny.
If I can make an assumption about you, I believe that like everyone else on planet earth, you want clarity in life’s 5 main arenas because you simply want to experience living a great life–a life that you can look back at and be proud of having done something significant to help improve or positively impact the world in some way.
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Like the farmer in the story, if you think back over your life you too would quickly realize that somehow, people are always trying to tell you how to define the events in your own life.
But why is this so?
I have found that we all have an innate desire within us to add meaning to things in life so that we can make sense of them.
When we can’t define, categorize and classify our experiences, they don’t make sense–and when they don’t make sense, we seem to have a difficult time being clear on what to do, think, or how to proceed.
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Uncommon Dreamers are everyday ordinary people who simply had a dream and pursued their dream until it became a reality. Uncommon Dreamers have literally changed the world, and today, they are still changing and shaping the way we live, what we eat, and how we connect with others on this planet.
But, most of us only see the end product of that dream – we see it in its magnificence but never realize that it all started from somewhere small – and that we too have the same ability to start small with our dreams, and build something so uncommonly great, that we remembered long after we’re gone.
Thomas Edison was a dreamer; Martin Luther King Jr. was a dreamer; Mother Teresa was a dreamer, and dare I say that within you beats the heart of a dreamer too!
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I’m sitting on the right side in the second row of the twin-engine Beechcraft Baron, when I’m suddenly jolted awake by what felt like heavy turbulence.
I open my eyes, everyone is sitting up with anxious looks on their face, and I quickly realized why.
One of our two engines was sputtering and fighting to stay alive; we were heavily leaning to one side as the pilot tried to keep the plane balanced, when boom, the engine died.
My family had just taken off about 15 minutes ago, on this beautiful Saturday afternoon, after spending two weeks vacationing with friends, and now it seemed we were about to die.
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If you stop for a few minutes in your day you will almost be able to pick out of the crowd two different types of people.
- those who have an internal self-confidence issue which causes them to act and react in a scary, unsure way about themselves; and
- those who believe in themselves and move with surety, calmness, and a magnetic presence.
If you were paying attention for any length of time, you have probably noticed that these self-confident people ordinarily seem to be victorious in all the areas of their lives.
Does this happen because they are smarter than most? Or does it happen because they have access to more money than everyone else? Maybe they are the ones that Lady Fortune has smiled on the most?
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Let’s start with this simple quote - here it is: God always creates great things using the power and principle of seed manipulation.
Now if you are very religious, the fact that I said God manipulates stuff, will probably bother you – but stay with me on this and you will understand the point.
Every great invention that revolutionized the world, began with the seed of an idea…
Every great political, social, business, or church leaders’ career was birthed from the seed of potential that someone saw in them, and worked to help them mature…
Every human being that enters this earth realm is born from a seed…
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Since as a society we put monetary figures on a thing to help determine its value, here’s a question.
What if you were worth 20-million dollars?
What would be different about you, your lifestyle, your relationships, etc?
How would you expect to be treated? How would you act? How would you look and carry yourself in public?
Would you want the best of everything in your life? The best foods, clothes, jewelry, cars, people, etc!
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There are a number of ways to develop your gifts, talents, skills, and abilities so that you can become successful at what you do, but if you really want to succeed with living out your life’s purpose and walking the path of your destined greatness…it comes with one word “Obsession”
Now when we think about obsession, our culture has already colored our minds with images of the crazed lunatic who constantly stalks the woman he is totally obsessed with, that we again assume that obsession is a dirty, evil word.
…But, obsession is powerful simply because it creates focus in your life that is magnetic and hard to avoid…and whatever you focus on long enough, literally becomes the reality that you create.
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You have got to make a quality decision to recognize your own worth and keep moving forward, even if people do not understand you, like you, or see your value.
Why?
Because until you see that there is significant value in you, 89% of the people will never notice – and out of that other 11% that notices, 9% will not care simply because you don’t care.
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Did you know that your life is literally a treasure chest of hidden riches waiting to be opened and shared?
It is waiting to be discovered first by you – then by others…and once you discover the value in your life, you will act, work, play, and see yourself in a totally different light…and people will do anything to be around you once they discover the value of what your life offers them.
You see, most people use an incorrect measuring system to measure the value of their lives – and this particular tool will not only frustrate you, but it will leave you with more questions than answers simply because it is not designed to be used to determine life value. Grab your FREE resources: https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcast
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Inspiration is what drives us to do great things. It could be a feat that was accomplished by another person or something tragic that makes you want to win. This just goes to show you can get inspiration from just about anything so you just have to find yours.
There are many places where you can get inspiration. It could be from a book that you read, a movie which you saw or something you saw with your own eyes. If this gets you motivated and makes you want to do something similar, then you have found your inspiration.
What you have to do now is choose the goals you want to achieve. Naturally, what you want to achieve will take time. This means you have to come up with a plan so this can be executed and you achieve the desired result.
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Imagine that each person on this planet carried with them a teaspoon of soil or rock from Mt. Everest. Certainly, Mt. Everest would shrink!
Those individual teaspoons of material from the tallest mountain on Earth now in the pockets of billions of people also wouldn’t mean much. Well, I suppose each of us could put that small amount of mineral material into a bottle and keep it as a souvenir.
But like most souvenirs we collect, we tire of dusting them and they become added to the already crowded drawer or box of meaningless, useless items. A teaspoon of dirt, in a jar, in a drawer, that by itself, means little.
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Now I realize that when you heard about this thing called "The Sock Principle", you immediately began to think of a piece of clothing that you wear on your feet for a comfortable feel inside your shoes right?
But hey, we're not going to talk about literal socks today - we're talking about a life success principle that God personally handed to Joshua with the instructions that if he followed His advice, Joshua would have good success all the days of his life.
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Many of us have been wounded in life by many different things and different people. We have had our hearts broken too many times to count; we have carried the pain of countless life disappointments… in some way or the other, life has left us with scars.
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You know, and if you really stop to think about it, having the proper mindset is really the key to experiencing success in life. This process is so valuable, that the Bible encourages us to renew our minds in the Word of God so that we can prove wonderful things.
One of my mentors taught me that whatever you focus on most of the time, is what you eventually attract into your life. He said, “whatever you focus on most, eventually becomes your dominant reality“.
Have you ever heard the statement, “Success is a state of mind!“
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In the previous episode, we talked about 3 powerful things that God says about you and your identity in Christ Jesus.
In today’s episode,let’s talk about - "2 Keys For Staying On Your God-Given Assignment ...Especially When You're Discouraged & Feel Like Quitting"
I was thinking today about our assignment and what God has called us to do on earth, and how important it is to stay on mission, despite the fact that we often face some very discouraging moments when we feel like quitting.
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In the previous episode, we talked about 5 things that you are not, as we discussed connecting with your true God ordained identity.
In today’s episode, let’s talk about God’s miracle in you...
"3 Powerful Things God Says About Who You Are", so you can better connect with your identity in Christ Jesus, and live your full potential...
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In our previous episode, we talked about the principle which says that “who you believe you are deep down inside, will eventually drive what you do; and whatever identity you embrace most, will essentially shape the course of your life”;
In today’s episode, let’s continue our short journey which I believe will help you connect with a deeper sense of who you are in Christ Jesus, by discussing the 5 things that you are not…
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In today’s episode, I will take you on a short journey which I believe will help you connect with a deeper sense of who you are in Christ Jesus, so what you believe about you can be better aligned with what God has declared for you to walk in everyday victory.
This is the first of a 3 part series on Priceless Principles Every Smart Kingdom Citizen Ought To Know About Your Identity In Christ.
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In this episode, let's talk about how to skillfully and wisely manage the two drops of oil that are poured into our life's teaspoon so you can not only increase your happiness but tap into the amazing opportunities which life brings, to succeed and thrive every day.
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In this episode, let's talk about 3 amazing strategies for achieving anything you want you, and going anywhere in life, using your golden ticket called “time”; to accomplish the goals and dreams they have in their heart. So, here are those three things, using our travel theme, that we are going to focus on doing to achieve your goals faster, easier, and better this year; (1) pick your dream destination, (2) set your internal happiness GPS, (3) decide on your personal route.
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How to reset your approach to life in midst of this shifting climate of disruption, so you can better position yourself to thrive in this new climate; because the truth is, we’re living in a new era where a lot of what we have normally done will be disrupted, and the people who are going to thrive will be those who can quickly improvise, adapt, and overcome anything.
So, the big question is, “what should you be focusing on and/or doing in this current season?”
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Everyone has a story!
...and your unique story is designed to serve as a powerful adventure for connecting with a deeper sense of clarity, purpose, and meaning on your life's journey, so that you better understand three (3) simple things: 1. Direction: where you are going in your life; 2. Assignment: what you should focus on doing; 3. Purpose: your reason why you do what you do.
In this episode, we'll explore how to tap into the power of your own unique story for better clarity and meaning in your everyday life.
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