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God’s People Should Be The Top 1% (Business Devo)

Reference:

Daniel 6:3 (Daniel Distinguishes Himself)

Subtitle:

Discover the power of pursuing excellence as a Christian in life and business. Learn from the biblical story of Daniel how to unlock your God-given potential, gain respect and influence, and use your success to impact lives and spread the gospel. Embrace your duty to excel and watch your life and business thrive!

Summary:

In this inspiring episode, we explore the importance of pursuing excellence as a Christian, drawing wisdom from the biblical story of Daniel. We learn that excellence is not only a prerequisite for success but also a duty for those who understand their God-given purpose and talents.

Through Daniel's example, we see how his excellent spirit distinguished him and gained him respect and influence, even among non-believers. By striving to be the best at what we do, we can unlock our potential and create opportunities to share God's word and principles with others.

As Christian business owners and leaders, we have a responsibility to pursue excellence in our given fields. By doing so, we demonstrate the power of faith and can use our success to positively impact lives and spread the gospel.

However, pursuing excellence is not always easy. It requires focus, dedication, and the willingness to avoid distractions. We must commit ourselves to maximizing the gifts and resources God has provided, trusting that our efforts will lead to personal and professional growth.

Throughout the episode, we are reminded that our pursuit of excellence is ultimately an act of worship and service to God. By embracing our duty to excel, we can unlock greatness and experience the abundant life God has planned for us.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of pursuing excellence and learn how to apply these principles in our lives and businesses. Get ready to elevate your life and thrive!

Top 3 Growth Tips:

Pursue excellence as a duty: As Christians, we should strive to be the best at what we do because we understand our God-given purpose and talents. [5:42]
Excel to gain influence: By achieving true excellence, we gain respect and influence, which can be used to share God's word and impact lives. [9:15]
Avoid distractions and stay focused: Pursuing excellence requires focus and dedication. Avoid distractions and commit to maximizing your gifts and resources. [18:37]

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Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit:

Show Highlights:

[00:00] Introduction to the Grow Time Business Devo and the topic of Daniel and excellence.

[01:22] The story of Daniel in captivity and how he rose above through his excellence.

[03:05] The conflict that arises when Daniel is plotted against due to his excellence and influence.

[05:11] Daniel's respect gained from the king because of his excellence, despite their differing beliefs.

[06:48] Daniel's miraculous survival in the lion's den and the justice brought upon his accusers.

[08:29] The king's decree and praise of Daniel's God after witnessing his deliverance.

[09:03] The importance of excellence as a prerequisite for success and doing great things.

[10:36] The problem of "Christian knockoffs" and the need for Christians to strive for true excellence.

[12:01] The idea that principles of success are woven into God's law and the universe.

[13:14] The duty of Christians to maximize their God-given gifts and become the best at what they do.

[14:27] The respect and influence gained by pursuing excellence, regardless of others' beliefs.

[15:49] The impact of excellence on spreading the gospel and changing lives.

[17:02] The challenge and importance of focusing on excellence and avoiding distractions.

[18:20] The story of Daniel as an example of the power of excellence, faith, and God's deliverance.

[19:48] The call to pursue excellence as a requirement for Christians, especially leaders and business owners.

[20:39] The transformative power of excellence in gaining influence and impacting others for Christ.

enMarch 13, 2024

Most People Are Slaves To This (Business Devo)

Reference:

Isaiah 43:1-2 (God's Promise of Protection and Presence)

Subtitle:

Discover the secret to achieving your 2024 goals by eliminating worry and embracing challenges. Learn how to develop mental discipline, prepare for obstacles, and enjoy the process of winning, all while partnering with God for strength and provision.

Summary:

In this powerful episode, we dive into the key to achieving your 2024 goals: eliminating worry. As ambitious entrepreneurs and high-performers, we often set big goals for the year ahead, but worry can steal our focus, joy, and ultimately, our success.

The host shares a step-by-step process for conquering worry and achieving your goals, emphasizing the importance of mental discipline, preparation, and faith. By listing potential challenges and creating plans to address them, you can approach obstacles with confidence and a growth mindset.

Throughout the episode, we learn to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and development, and to find value in the process of winning, even when faced with difficult situations. The host encourages us to develop discipline in various areas of life, as it leads to greater control and freedom.

Central to this message is the idea of partnering with God, who provides strength and support when we face trials. By cultivating a relationship with our Creator, we can find peace and assurance in the face of uncertainty.

Whether you're setting business goals, personal objectives, or seeking to grow in your faith, this episode offers practical strategies and inspiring insights to help you eliminate worry and unlock your full potential in 2024. Get ready to embrace challenges, develop mental discipline, and achieve your goals with confidence and purpose.

Top 3 Growth Tips:

Embrace Challenges as Opportunities: View challenges not as obstacles, but as chances to learn, grow, and become the person capable of achieving your goals. [06:15]
Develop Mental Discipline: Cultivate discipline in various areas of life to gain greater control and freedom. Mental discipline is key to managing worry and maintaining focus on your goals. [13:48]
Partner with God: Strengthen your relationship with God to find peace, strength, and provision when facing challenges. Trust in His presence and support as you pursue your goals. [09:58]

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Show Highlights:

[00:41] Ken introduces the topic of eliminating worry to achieve 2024 goals.
[02:27] The importance of enjoying the process of winning and embracing challenges.
[04:01] Ken shares a personal example of valuing a challenging situation.
[05:38] Challenges lead to growth and improvement when approached with the right mindset.
[07:12] The role of preparation and partnership with God in facing challenges.
[09:23] Worry often stems from concerns about provision, especially for entrepreneurs.
[11:59] The difference between worry and planning, and the need for vision and preparation.
[13:29] Worry is a sign of doubt and an indicator of areas where growth is needed.
[15:38] The negative impact of worry on focus, time, and goal achievement.
[17:13] How to plan effectively without worrying: a step-by-step process.
[19:47] The importance of setting specific, meaningful goals that you care about.
[21:05] Listing potential challenges and doubts, and problem-solving each one.
[23:18] Developing mental discipline to avoid dwelling on problems after planning.
[24:57] The role of discipline in achieving freedom and control in life.

enMarch 07, 2024

The Smartest Way To Build A 10M Business

Discover the proven path to building a highly profitable and scalable business. Learn the seven essential steps to create a product-based business model, leverage the power of e-commerce, and unlock your potential for explosive growth. 💡🚀

Summary:

In this insightful podcast episode, we dive deep into the smartest way to build a business that generates millions in revenue while providing the financial freedom and fulfillment you've always dreamed of. Ken Ott, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, shares his wealth of experience and reveals the secret to creating a highly profitable and scalable business: the product-based business model combined with an e-commerce sales channel. 💻💰

Throughout the episode, Ken emphasizes the importance of decoupling time from revenue creation, allowing you to focus on marketing, customer relationships, and exponential growth. He outlines seven crucial steps to building a high-potential, highly leveraged product-based business, starting with identifying a high-value problem that people are willing to pay to solve. 🎯💡

By creating a simple product that addresses this need, ensuring a high profit margin, and investing in a powerful e-commerce strategy, you can lay the foundation for a thriving business. Ken also stresses the significance of building a strong brand that resonates with your target audience and creating a high-leverage team to support your growth. 🌟🤝

Drawing from real-life examples and his extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes, Ken provides actionable advice and insights to help you navigate the path to success. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale your existing business, this episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur seeking to unlock their full potential and achieve the financial freedom they deserve. 🔓🏆

Top 3 Growth Tips:

Find a High-Value Problem: Identify a pain point that people are willing to pay to solve, and create a simple product that addresses this need. [5:12]
Ensure The Right Profit Margins: Focus on maintaining the highest possible profit margin in your product, as this is crucial for supporting your business's growth and success. [9:45]
Build a Strong Brand: Create a brand that resonates with your target audience and fosters an emotional connection, as people buy into your brand, not just your product. [11:58]

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Show Highlights:

[2:15] The importance of choosing the right business model for financial freedom and fulfillment.

[4:02] Detaching time from revenue creation to achieve scalability.

[5:48] Ken's success story: growing a small company from $50 products to $100 million in sales.

[7:30] The power of the product-based business model combined with e-commerce.

[8:55] Step 1: Find a high-value problem that people will pay to solve.

[10:21] Step 2: Create the simplest product that solves one of those needs.

[11:03] Step 3: Ensure the highest possible profit margin in your product.

[12:36] Step 4: Create a brand that people want to engage with.

[14:09] Step 5: Invest in a powerful e-commerce strategy.

[15:44] Step 6: Learn from people with experience.

[16:57] Step 7: Build a high-leverage team to scale the business.

[18:30] The potential for rapid growth with the right business model and strategy.

[20:02] The importance of designing your business for profitability.

[21:45] Applying the product-based business model to your own venture.

[23:11] Ken's offer to work with high-value private clients.

[24:38] The benefits of seeking guidance from experienced mentors and coaches.

[26:03] The significance of creating SOPs and processes for scaling operations.

[27:29] Ken's final thoughts on achieving growth and success in your business.

[28:52] How to connect with Ken and access more resources for business growth.

enMarch 05, 2024

The Biggest Expense And You’re Unaware of It (Business Devo)

Reference

Mark 11:20-24, John 4:46-53

Subtitle

Doubt and cynicism have the power to destroy dreams before they even have a chance. This episode explores practical tips for building your belief "muscle," eliminating negativity, and realizing your full potential.

Summary

In this episode, we discuss how belief is absolutely essential to achieving goals, pursuing promises, and seeing prayers answered. Anything we want to accomplish requires belief to become a reality.

Yet at the same time, doubt and cynicism can easily creep in to sabotage our growth. Negativity and critical perspectives infect our culture - from the news to social media and even our daily conversations. We end up absorbing more cynicism than we realize.

This is dangerous because doubt directly destroys possibility and potential. As Jesus said, whoever believes without doubting will have whatever they ask. Doubt blocks the power faith offers.

So how do we conquer doubt and renew our belief? The key is building our "belief muscle" through focused discipline just like building physical strength. Strategies explored in this episode include:

Taking action before feeling full confidence
Surrounding yourself with belief-based people
Controlling where you place your focus
Fasting to increase clarity and possibility
Asking empowering questions to train your brain
Increasing awareness of belief-based examples
Removing language absolutes that limit options

As we eliminate distractions and negativity, we can unlock greater belief. This not only fuels our own growth, but it shapes our legacy for generations to come. Our belief directly impacts our children and our children's children.

God desires boldness and belief from us. Imagine what is possible when we manage our perspectives well and embrace belief!

Top 3 Growth Tips

[23:49] The "magic question" technique to increase belief - When pursuing a big dream that seems impossible to believe in fully yet, ask "What would need to be true for this to happen?" instead of declaring belief. This trains your brain to problem solve instead of doubt.
[29:15] Avoid absolutes in your self-talk and goals - Saying "I can never do this" or "This will absolutely not work" closes your mind to possibility. Leave room for unknown potential.
[40:26] Leverage belief to shape your legacy - Pursuing bold dreams with belief impacts not just your success, but your family and children's children for generations to come.

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Show Highlights

[02:00] Belief is one of the greatest superpowers we've been given, yet so few people utilize it

[05:10] Doubt and cynicism will kill any chance at success for anything you're pursuing

[07:35] This man believed Jesus could heal his dying son, so he risked missing his final hours to seek help

[10:51] Jesus says that signs and wonders are often required for people to believe

[13:12] The man believed Jesus' words that his son would live and began the journey home

[15:24] Upon returning, the man's servants confirm his son had been healed

[19:35] The nobleman's belief enabled a miracle for his son

[21:24] Jesus declares that believers who do not doubt will have whatever they ask

[23:49] One belief-building technique: Ask what would need to be true for the outcome you want

[25:23] Taking action steps before full confidence also builds belief

[27:49] Increasing awareness of other examples builds possibility

[29:15] Absolutes like "impossible" close your mind to belief

[32:12] Fasting helps increase belief and decrease doubt

[36:41] This man's story likely boosted his belief and his legacy for generations

[40:26] Live boldly - your belief shapes your children's lives too

enFebruary 29, 2024

Find Courage or Face Consequences (Business Devo)

Reference:

Deuteronomy 1:19-36

Subtitle

When the Israelites were on the cusp of entering the Promised Land, fear and doubt crept in. Despite God's past faithfulness, they lacked the courage to step into their destiny. As we pursue ambitious goals, courage is required to obtain the impossible and receive the full reward.

Summary

In this episode, we examine the importance of courage by looking at the example of the Israelites right before entering the Promised Land. After years of slavery and then wandering in the wilderness, they finally arrived at the destination God had promised. But rather than having faith in God's provision, the people were filled with fear at the obstacles in their way. They lacked the courage to fight for what was theirs.

As leaders and entrepreneurs, we can relate. The door of opportunity opens before us, but we hesitate and allow doubt to creep in. However, Moses reminds the Israelites of God's past faithfulness - the miracles done in Egypt and provisions in the wilderness. Similarly, when fear arises, we must remember the times God strengthened us to accomplish the impossible.

The episode reveals the danger of a "focusing illusion" when challenges appear larger than they are. Caleb and Joshua, despite the fearful reports from the other spies, courageously trusted God’s promise. They focused on the goodness ahead rather than obstacles behind. As ambition requires courage, we learn Wholeheartedness - not hesitation or half-heartedness - receives the full reward. Though courage can be difficult, it unlocks our calling. Without courage, we risk wandering in our own wilderness.

Top 3 Growth Tips

A positive belief has rewards. Despite overwhelming negativity, Caleb and Joshua focused on God’s faithfulness and were rewarded. [25:13]
You’re likely the minority in your ambitious beliefs. Like Caleb and Joshua among the doubting spies, you may stand alone in pursuing your bold vision. [29:44]
Wholehearted courage receives the reward. Half-heartedness has consequences. God requires courage to obtain His promises. [36:33]

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Show Highlights

[00:41] The book of Deuteronomy retells the story to the next generation right before entering the Promised Land. There are leadership principles to apply.

[03:33] After God commanded the Israelites to enter the land, they got scared and wanted to send spies first rather than simply having faith. This opened the door to doubt.

[06:44] Despite God's past miracles and provision, the people still refused to believe in God's continued faithfulness. The focusing illusion made obstacles appear larger than reality.

[10:22] Like the minority report from Caleb and Joshua, if you pursue great things, few may share your ambitious belief at first. But you must maintain courage despite overwhelming doubt or negativity around you.

[13:11] Your mind will subconsciously get you what you truly believe - which is why controlling your focus is so vital. If left unchecked, obstacles can easily overshadow opportunity.

[16:44] Staying “in the zone” spiritually keeps doubt at bay. Just as falling off track physically impacts your mindset, compromise kicks you out of your courage zone.

[20:33] The people missed out on reaching the Promised Land because at the final step, they got fearful and were barred from entry. Likewise, we must have courage right through to the end.

[26:11] The “focusing illusion” makes tough challenges seem all-important when in reality, they are likely not as serious as they appear. Keep perspective.

[29:22] Holy following of God’s leadership for your life is rewarded. Half-heartedness has consequences. Tough roads often lead to great destiny.

[32:00] If you slack spiritually, doubt can creep in. Stay closely connected to God as you pursue your purpose. Uphold your standards lest fear undermine your courage.

[36:55] Nothing great comes without extraordinary courage first. Keep your vision clear, summon bravery, and walk into your promised land.

enFebruary 27, 2024

Why You’re Not Winning

Only winners win in any endeavor because winning comes from within. To achieve goals and live a championship life, you must first believe you're a winner and align your identity with greatness.

Summary

We all want to achieve success, but chasing outcomes often leaves us unfulfilled. The key is realizing achievement is a byproduct of who we become, not the goal itself. Winners have winning mindsets before they win.

You'll never attain goals if your identity conflicts with the person capable of that achievement. Most people can't own winning mindsets because culture says we aren't winners until after we've won. But the truth is you must believe you're a winner first to unlock winning behavior.

Winning starts within. To become a winner:

Get clear on your specific desired outcomes
Identify limiting beliefs about yourself
Intentionally define the identity of someone who achieves that outcome
Embody the winning characteristics daily
Surround yourself with people already winning
Own your greatness - who you were created to be
Repeat this identity alignment process in all areas

It’s not ego, it’s confidence in your purpose and gifts. You achieve goals by focusing on becoming the person capable of that achievement. Value growth in yourself above arbitrary results. Outcomes will follow.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[00:04] Break free from chasing outcomes by realizing achievement comes from who you become and what you do. Focus on growth in yourself first.
[10:29] To become a winner, define the exact identity, actions and beliefs of someone who achieves your goal. Model this.
[17:54] "Owning your greatness" means having complete confidence in the talents and purpose you were created for. This belief empowers achievement.

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Show Highlights

[00:00] Intro

[00:41] Our culture says you must win before you can have a winning identity. This prevents success.

[02:55] High achievers want to win but doubt themselves due to cultural narratives.

[04:22] To attain fitness goals, you must believe you're already a fit person who prioritizes health.

[07:12] Just as businesses require investment for growth, you must invest in elevating your identity.

[08:39] Our beliefs become self-fulfilling prophecies. Challenge limited views about yourself.

[10:29] Define exactly how winners think and act. Take daily action aligned with winning behavior.

[12:55] Write a purpose statement connected to your divine design to power authentic achievement.

[17:54] "Owning your greatness" means recognizing all the talents God gave you and walking in confidence. This belief empowers your goals.

enFebruary 22, 2024

Why Do Evil People Succeed? (Business Devo)

Reference:

Psalm 37:1-9

Subtitle

In Psalm 37, David contrasts the fleeting success of evildoers with the lasting inheritance of the godly who trust, commit to their purpose, and wait patiently on the Lord.

Summary

This business devotional examines Psalm 37:1-9 where David contrasts evildoers and godly people. Evildoers may seem to prosper rapidly through compromise but will ultimately face consequences. Alternatively, devoting yourself to the mission God gave you, waiting patiently on His timing and direction, yields lasting success.

Don't envy success achieved hastily outside God's principles - that path leads to a dead end. Fixed focus fuels momentum. You can't control others’ actions but you can trust God’s justice.

Trust God has equipped you for the plans He has for you. Commit to the purpose He revealed. Move patiently with divine order, act justly with divine empowerment. God's design enables inheritance on Earth.

Stay vigilant against distraction and temptation by filling your mind with wisdom from those walking faithfully. Evaluate ambitions against biblical standards. Consider whether opposition exposes misalignment from Godly principles woven into the fabric of reality.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[5:41] Trusting God relieves mental burden so your mind can focus. "Trust is the language of the heart, faith is the language of the mind."
[10:22] Don’t envy bad people. Ungodly shortcuts lead to failure. Focus on running your own race well.
[23:44] Waiting on God is active engagement - having faith God made you for plans He has for you.

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Show Highlights

[00:41] Entrepreneurs pursue goals passionately but can be tempted by shortcuts. Contrast shows the self-correcting, unsustainable nature of unethical means.

[3:44] Trusting God relieves mental burden. Worry sacrifices capacity needing for achieving your mission.

[7:22] Don't emulate questionable means - ungodly shortcuts lead to failure eventually.

[10:44] Focus on fulfilling the purpose God has for you with integrity and patience.

[17:12] God will balance justice ultimately - avoid retaliation so you can stay focused.

[20:34] Anxiety and worry compound problems rather than leading to solutions.

[23:44] Waiting on God means actively engaging with Him to understand your purpose.

enFebruary 20, 2024

The Discipline Advantage (Business Devo)

Reference:

Hebrews 12:5-11

Subtitle

We explore how embracing short-term struggle through discipline ultimately sets ambitious leaders free to unlock lasting success. Learn why hardship is productive training on the path to excellence.

Summary

Living a rewarding, high-performance life demands self-control and faithfully upholding principles despite discomfort. As entrepreneurs, parents and people of faith, we recognize that discipline plays a vital role. Though rarely enjoyable, establishing consistent habits and standards molds character and capability. Discipline leads to freedom.

Examining Hebrews 12, we see how God disciplines those He loves, as a father corrects beloved children. Similarly, we respect human mentors who impart wisdom through discipline. Exposing ourselves to hardship conditions mental toughness and physical prowess. Like Navy SEAL leader Jocko Willink says, learn to welcome difficulties by simply affirming “good” during hard circumstances.

The mundane reality is ambitious goals require repetitive, unfun training. However, eventually discipline bears the fruit of righteousness, peace and abundance. Avoid a “sloppy” mindset of haphazardness and excuses. As Willink attests, those who “love the suck” of the hardest jobs often wind up most successful. Discipline grants confidence and self-control to attempt great things.

Though discipline feels restrictive, in fact it removes limitations, enlarges capacity and promotes freedom. By embracing high standards despite discomfort, we gain resilience to withstand stress and thrive in our calling. Discipline leads to financial independence, deep relationships, physical health and lasting joy. Lean into faithful habits and principles - the path leads through pain but ends in peace.

Top 3 Growth Tips

Pursue mentorship despite discomfort - Submitting to those wiser and more experienced accelerates progress. Allow mentors to discipline your character and competency even when humility is hard. [15:20]
Establish habits that produce excellence - Discipline trains our physical, mental and moral faculties. Consistency compounded makes extraordinary skill accessible. [21:26]
Learn to welcome hardship - Condition yourself to enjoy hard things. What looks restrictive becomes the path to freedom. [18:49]

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Show Highlights

[00:00] The fact that discipline does not seem fun makes ambitious goals harder to actualize.

[00:34] We examine why discipline is key for anyone pursuing success.

[00:40] Most of us don’t enjoy disciplining ourselves or being corrected.

[00:45] But high performers recognize self-control is foundational.

[01:28] Hebrews 12 shows that the Lord disciplines those He loves like a father and his children.

[02:55] Discipline trains and perfects our mental and moral faculties.

[03:43] The Bible provides helpful laws and principles for achievement in life.

[05:32] Like training a muscle, repetitive discipline builds capability and confidence.

[06:15] Enforcing consequences out of love corrects beloved children.

[07:12] Embracing hardship conditions resilience and determination.

[08:23] Avoid the “sloppy entrepreneur” mindset that excuses mediocrity.

[10:46] Self control gained through discipline grants freedom.

[12:35] Success requires meticulous excellence - not carelessness.

[13:28] Come under the tutelage of proven mentors to accelerate development.

[15:20] Pride can hinder submitting to those with greater expertise.

[16:44] Connect faithfully with divine guidance.

[18:49] Learning to welcome difficulties leads to victory as a byproduct.

[21:22] Discipline yields the fruits of righteousness, justification and peace.

[23:25] Align with principles of success even when challenging.

enFebruary 15, 2024

Why Overachievers Underperform

Struggling entrepreneurs often self-sabotage through extreme internal pressure. Learn why amplifying pressures usually backfires and how to shift focus toward actions over outcomes.

Summary

Entrepreneurs strive for big goals but get stuck in procrastination loops fueled by internal pressure. Unhealthy pressure typically stems from overemphasizing outcomes paired with the fear of failure. This causes hesitation, rushed decisions, missed opportunities, reduced enjoyment, and demoralization.

The root issue is tying self-worth too closely to goal achievement. Failing equates to personal failure, so the pressure compounds. Champions win frequently because they reduce perceived pressure while upholding standards. Steps include recognizing exaggerated importance due to focus illusions, lowering outcome expectations, developing immunity to failure before starting, taking action through repetitions, conditioning over time, and ultimately enjoying the hard work.

Place emphasis on controllable actions, not results. Adopt a “just another shot” mentality like Michael Jordan, where pressure moments feel familiar through practice. Progress requires attempts without self-judgment. Trust the process, reduce paralysis by analysis, and achieve visions through purposeful progress.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[2:55] Focus On Actions Over Outcomes - "Focusing on the outcome right in your emphasis on the outcome, the focusing illusion will make you over emphasize that."
[8:22] Repetition Reduces Pressure - "The reason Michael Jordan is able to take that game winning shot and it go in most of the time and also it be another just another shot is because he's gone through hundreds of 1000s of repetitions of that shot."
[15:44] Redefine Failure As Inaction - "Somehow, you must make it a win win. Right? And failure must only be not taking action, right. And that's something you can control. So failure is lack of attempts, lack of repetition, lack of practice, lack of process."

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Show Highlights

[00:00] Struggling to progress on big goals and ideas? Learn how to create momentum.

[1:38] Entrepreneurs self-sabotage through extreme internal pressure tied to results.

[2:55] Overemphasizing outcomes over actions causes hesitation and poor decisions.

[4:12] Champions like Michael Jordan reduce pressure by repetitions.

[8:22] Jordan takes clutch shots as just another shot through sufficient practice.

[15:44] Redefine failure as lack of attempts, not results. Focus on actions.

[17:11] Tying self-worth too closely with goals increases harmful pressure.

[20:23] Recognize exaggerated importance due to focus illusions.

[23:02] Adopt a “just another shot” mentality; lower outcome importance expectations.

[28:33] Develop immunity to failure beforehand through mental framing.

[29:44] Take action through repetitions without self-judgment.

[31:13] Condition confidence and enjoyment of hard work over time.

[36:12] Ultimately enjoy the process over tying identity to outcomes.

[41:32] Entrepreneurial success requires mental discipline to reduce pressure.

enFebruary 13, 2024

progress over perfection

Don’t Believe The Lie (Business Devo)

Reference:

Psalm 65

Dive into Psalm 65 and discover that God designed you for a life marked by abundance, creativity, celebration and joy - not lack, weakness, sadness or stinginess. Get ready to break restrictive mindsets holding you back from the overflow God desires for you.

Summary:

In this business devotional from Psalm 65, we confront the all-too-common misconception among Christians that God expects us to live weak, somber and impoverished lives. Yet by examining verses throughout this Psalm, we reveal how the Bible paints a radically different picture of God's heart of abundance toward us, His children. From God's daily display of breathtaking creativity in sunrises and sunsets, to His desire for our lives to overflow with blessings into desolate places, we make an impassioned case for embracing abundance, joy and celebration as the standard for God's people. For entrepreneurs and business leaders especially, grasping this truth is essential for living within God's blessing and achieving the greatest Kingdom impact. By uprooting poisonous ideas of lack and replacing them with faith in God's unlimited supply, we'll gain fresh vision, renewed strength and bold courage to steward the full measure of gifts and influence He longs to pour through our lives. The devotional includes a vivid imagined scenario to illustrate just how deeply God delights in seeing His children thrive in grateful abundance. We'll come away realizing afresh that the God who gave us life daily loads us with benefits so we can celebrate extravagantly, live fully and spread Kingdom glory everywhere our footprint touches.

Top 3 Growth Tips:

Creativity and abundance come hand-in-hand. Begin expecting creative ideas and innovations to flow freely as you embrace God's abundance mindset. [5:32]
Start celebrating God's goodness daily - get in the habit of intentionally rejoicing over sunrises, sunsets and the gift of each new day. [14:44]
Eradicate limiting mindsets still obstructing the full flow of blessings He intends for you to spread. [32:08]

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Show Highlights:

[00:00] Celebration and joy should be the standard for God's people

[1:24] Many Christians believe God expects them to live with lack and weakness

[5:32] Creativity requires abundance - God created the universe in abundance

[7:33] God draws you in and wants you satisfied in His goodness

[10:11] God establishes mountains and makes mornings & evenings rejoice daily

[14:44] Start celebrating God's creativity in sunrises, sunsets and new days

[20:22] To accomplish great things you must know God as abundant not lacking

[25:55] God's abundance overflows wastefully onto unlikely people and places

[29:35] Celebrate second place? God wants us to live in fullness of joy

[32:08] Ask God to show you mindsets blocking His blessings from overflowing

[33:35] Imagine refusing abundance from the God who gave you life itself!

enFebruary 08, 2024

living with abundance

business devo

It’s Either All-In or All-Over (Business Devo)

Reference

2 Kings 13:10-19

Success requires fully committed conviction and perseverance. We examine the Biblical story of King Jehoash who lacked the depth and perseverance to lead boldly, failing to break negative cycles.

Summary

In this business devotional, we explore an important leadership case study from the Bible about conviction, perseverance, and avoiding half-heartedness. We analyzes the story of King Jehoash from 2 Kings 13, who did not depart from the sins of past leaders and lacked the conviction to chart a righteous path. His interaction with the prophet Elisha further reveals no depth or wholehearted commitment.

We see how easy it is for leaders to perpetuate bad habits or curses rather than making the hard choices to break trajectories. Every family and organization needs “the one” bold leader to shift course. This demands convicted purpose, not surface-level ambition.

We learn that talents and giftings should be developed wholeheartedly as resources from God, not wasted through lack of perseverance. Challenges will arise requiring mental toughness beyond just skill. Half-heartedness leads to failure. Success requires fully leveraging your talents for your mission with perseverance.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[6:23] To leave a legacy, lead with deep conviction to change trajectories rather than blind ambition
[15:44] Root yourself in God, an unmovable source beyond human hope that empowers risk-taking
[29:01] Leverage your gifts wholeheartedly with perseverance or don’t start; half efforts get wasted

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[00:43] Examines King Jehoash who failed to depart from sins of former leaders

[2:21] Easy for leaders to perpetuate bad habits versus changing trajectories

[6:23] Having a convicted purpose key to leaving a positive legacy

[8:44] Don’t rely on others - develop relationship with God as source of power

[12:01] Lacking conviction and wholeheartedness wastes talent and potential

[15:44] Root yourself in the unmovable so you can take bigger risks

[18:23] People want results without the effort; leads to failure

[20:34] Must fully leverage gifts as resources from God through perseverance

[22:01] Talent without perseverance fails when challenges arise

[25:33] Give your whole heart or nothing - half efforts get wasted

[29:01] Success requires committed conviction and perseverance

[30:18] Half-heartedness leads to failure and missed potential

[34:12] All In: Unlocking Your Full Potential

enFebruary 06, 2024

Business or Family: Pick One?

As a 20-year entrepreneur I struggled to balance growing multiple businesses and being fully present with my wife and kids. I share 7 keys to align your work, wealth creation and relationships to find purpose and fulfillment long-term.

Summary

Balancing ambitions with family relationships can be challenging for driven entrepreneurs. We share the tension struggling over 20 years to grow companies while remaining an active dad and husband.

Though common for business leaders to sacrifice family, we believe both callings are too vital. We provide 7 practical tips to align work and home, creating intentional balance between provision needs and precious moments you can't get back.

Accept there are seasons requiring temporary imbalance. But ultimately view business and family as aligned, with hard work enabling leadership through modeling and resources. Stay aware of your limits, and leverage wisdom from godly mentors who excel in both areas of life.

Top 3 Growth Tips

Pursue clarity of vision for all areas of your life [00:02] - Define an ambitious yet realistic picture of the future for your business, wealth and relationships. This vision guides daily decisions and breaks limiting generational patterns.
Find mentors excelling in business and family [03:41] - Surround yourself with people who model the work-life blend you desire. Learn from those with wisdom to lead corporations and households well.
See them as aligned vs at odds [06:55] - When in healthy balance, business success can fuel family leadership through resources and modeling hard work.

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[00:41] The tension between business ambitions and quality family time is real for most entrepreneurs.

[02:19] Having a clear vision for all areas of life helps break limiting generational patterns.

[03:41] Surrounding yourself with godly mentors can provide wisdom to balance business and family leadership.

[05:03] Understand that hard work and provision are good masculine traits to model for your family.

[06:13] Do not let work and relationships feel like they are opposing each other. Learn to align them.

[06:55] View business success as fueling family leadership when kept in balance.

[07:44] Become aware of your limits, guarding time that cannot be regained with kids.

[08:19] There are seasons requiring temporary imbalance towards business or family.

[10:11] Define what is most important now based on the situation and season of life.

[12:01] Ask God directly for the wisdom needed to steward all areas of life well.

[13:28] Have mentors and role models who excel in both business and family, which is rare.

[16:22] Fully live out your purpose gifts and calling without sacrificing family time and memories.

[18:41] Modeling hard work helps instill godly principles and provides resources to equip kids.

[20:11] Become a wise steward of your limited time by calculating return on investment.

[22:13] Restrictions on your time inspire innovation and prevent wasting precious family moments.

[25:01] It's possible to build a thriving business and lead an exceptional family with intention.

enFebruary 01, 2024

balance family business

business empire family

The Selfishness of NOT Creating MORE (Business Devo)

Reference:

Proverbs 11:24-26

Subtitle

Explore surprising biblical truths around financial prosperity, generosity in giving, the spiritual value of ethical business, and why our beliefs and actions directly impact whether we experience abundance or poverty. Gain freedom from unhealthy attitudes toward money.

Summary

We dive into (widely misunderstood) biblical concepts around money, generosity, giving freely, and how “withholding unduly” leads to poverty… while ethical selling and business is blessed by God. Key ideas covered include:

Tight control of money & resources anchors you to a scarcity mindset. Generosity expands capacity.
Giving generously retrains your brain to see money as infinite rather than scarce. This leads to abundance.
Verse 26 says blessing comes to those who sell goods/services, not just give stuff away. Ethical business matters.
Holding back your skills and offerings leads to lack for you and others. Walking in your gifts benefits all.
As our beliefs dictate our reality, embracing concepts like money’s cyclical nature optimizes success.
Prosperity requires tapping the unlimited creativity God put in you. Are you being stingy or scared with that?
When we use the talents God gave us to meet needs, we all rise higher through trade & interdependency.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[5:50] Holding resources too tightly leads to poverty. Stay openhanded.
[12:38] Giving generously expands your belief in abundance.
[23:53] Blessing comes to those who ethically sell goods and services.

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[00:57] Success is mostly mental - changing thinking optimizes any endeavor

[5:50] Holding resources too tightly leads to poverty. Stay openhanded.

[8:23] God's laws tap secret principles for success woven into fabric of the universe

[12:38] Giving generously expands your belief in abundance. Reorients thinking.

[15:44] When you invest big, your income must rise. This expands your vision.

[18:28] Refusing to use your gifts curses yourself and others. Must build & create.

[20:21] People need to buy things. Withholding useful goods only hurts all.

[23:53] Blessing comes to those who ethically sell goods and services.

[26:59] Are you being stingy or fearful with resources and talents God gave you?

[32:21] If your fruit stays hidden inside, it rots. Must bring it out for others.

enJanuary 30, 2024

The Battle is Raging… Where are the Leaders? (Business Devo)

Reference

Revelation 12:7-11

A hard-hitting business devotional challenges Christian executives and entrepreneurs to embrace their personal duty in leveraging resources and influence to advance God's Kingdom during an intensifying spiritual battle across culture and business sectors.

Summary

This business devotional reflects on Revelation 12:7-11 to highlight an unseen battle in the spiritual realm that has visible impacts across culture. Issues like depression, suicide, addiction, and anxiety point to demonic spiritual forces at work to win souls. Many big brands and leaders wage war for satanic ideals. Christian business leaders must embrace their role in this battle by modeling godly ethics, justice and compassion. By achieving outward success according to God’s principles, they can influence people for the Kingdom. Executives must use their resources intentionally, not remaining complacent on the sidelines. Success comes by following God's laws like gravity. The devotional calls leaders to maximize talents God gave them for Kingdom purposes. By being exemplary ethical and successful citizens, others will be drawn to the light and inspiration. The battle requires action before time runs out.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[00:07:05] Meditate on your specific role to leverage your resources and gifts to advance God’s Kingdom during this spiritual battle.
[00:10:41] Achieve excellent business success by applying God-given talents and biblical wisdom principles.
[00:18:34] Set an example through your own life and business of justice and compassion that draws people toward the light.

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[00:00] Welcome to the Grow Time Business Devo

[00:07] Revelation 12 describes a battle in heaven between angels, Satan and his forces

[00:26] The passage says Satan loses the battle and gets cast to earth

[01:05] We see lots of issues today stemming from dark spiritual forces at work

[01:34] Many big brands advance agendas counter to godliness and truth

[02:41] Christian leaders must embrace their role in this unseen battle

[03:55] Meditate on how to leverage your resources for God’s Kingdom

[04:22] Success comes by applying God's powerful wisdom principles

[05:44] Follow biblical laws like physics laws that govern the material world

[06:12] Poorness and weakness don't bring God glory and influence

[07:28] Become extremely competent at what you do for the Kingdom

[08:55] Consider how to wield influence and impact culture positively

[10:04] Don't just do token charity events and call it good

[12:22] Bring Kingdom values like justice, ethics and compassion to business

[13:11] Set an example by achieving outward success God's way

[14:44] People will see prospering in line with God’s laws and ways

[15:33] Realize there is an unseen battle being waged for souls right now

[17:00] Many organizations oppose biblical values concerning life, family, etc.

[18:12] Followers of Christ cannot remain complacent any longer

[19:00] Leverage resources to model ethics and success for the Kingdom

[19:55] Reflect on your specific role and mission God wants you pursuing

[20:22] Time is running out to stand up and lead according to truth

enJanuary 25, 2024

personal responsibility

executive leadership

All Great Leaders Are Feared

Leaders must strike a delicate balance of authority and compassion. While some fear helps drive standards and unity, overly authoritarian methods lead to poor performance. We explore the wise leader’s journey toward accountability without oppression.

Summary

In this episode, we look at contrasting leadership styles. The need to please vs the need to be pleased. This leads to discussing fear and love's role in leadership. Some fear enables vision pursuit, motivation, and accountability. Yet too much causes oppression and robots dependent on instruction. Ideal leadership blends compassion with just enough authoritative fear to facilitate standards, risks, and creativity. Leaders earn respect through consistent excellence and wisdom. With maturity and self-awareness, courageous confrontation upholding standards becomes possible without ego. Instilling expectations, not crushing spirits, enables results. We must self-assess if standards are disregarded or if teams lack confidence. True leaders inspire while keeping members accountable on their journey.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[5:17] Fear drives accountability which humans inherently need to uphold group standards, whether in sports teams or companies. Without authority figures setting the bar, quality and effort erode.
[10:09] You need both… fear balanced with compassion… to get results.
[15:44] True leaders earn respect with consistent excellence. People then trust their direction.

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[00:09] Today we're going to talk about an uncomfortable topic - the role of fear in leadership.

[2:30] Observed a youth soccer coach screaming constantly, cultivating a team of scared, dependent robots requiring total instruction.

[3:44] Another coach was very relational but set no expectations - the team lost continuously and individuals plateaued.

[5:17] Some fear enables accountability to group standards which prevent erosion of effort and care.

[7:12] Vision pursuit requires some level of competency standards - otherwise entire groups perish lacking direction.

[10:09] Too much authoritarian fear oppresses, but too little allows poor standards. Ideal leadership blends compassion and mature fear.

[13:22] Leaders with no excellence or real respect can’t effectively guide teams through instilling wise fear.

[15:44] Earning genuine authority requires having an inspiring vision and gaining esteem through noticeable excellence.

[18:05] Take stock by assessing if your team exhibits little autonomy, lacks trust to take risks, fixates on avoiding punishment over achieving visions.

enJanuary 23, 2024

Own Your Greatness (Business Devo)

Reference:

Romans 4:16-21, 24

Learn powerful lessons from Abraham in the Bible on believing God's promises despite impossible odds, removing all doubt, leveraging your talents, and owning your identity to achieve greatness in business and life.

Summary

In this business devotional from Romans 4, host Ken Ott dives into the story of Abraham from the Bible. Abraham displayed incredible faith, belief in God's promise that he would father nations, and resilience despite his old age and wife being barren.

Ken emphasizes how God can speak things into existence, just as our words hold power too. Like Abraham, we must have unwavering faith and belief to receive the promises and calling God has for our lives.

Abraham strengthened his faith in God despite discouraging circumstances and did not allow doubt to creep in. Ken explains why doubt holds us back and how intentional inputs and habits condition our mindset.

Additional topics covered include the importance of spiritual strength for business success, inspiration from people who "own their greatness", and how the faith to believe in your talents is the same faith that saves you.

Tune in for encouragement to boldly pursue your talents and God-given mission!

Top 3 Growth Tips

Remove All Doubt Through Intentional Inputs [12:13] - Stay focused on your calling by surrounding yourself with encouraging messages and people who believe in you. Remove doubters and negative relationships that introduce fear and uncertainty.
Have Unending Energy By Clarifying Your Promise [21:02] - An unclear personal mission saps your strength. But when you get clarity from God on your direction, you tap into supernatural energy to enthusiastically pursue it.
Inspire Greatness in Others By First Owning Yours [30:44] - Releasing false humility allows you to fully steward your talents. And confidence in your God-given abilities gives you the platform to make an impact on others.

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[3:33] God can speak things into existence, just as our words have power too when we believe. Like Abraham, boldly declare promises from God that don’t yet exist.

[7:12] Abraham displayed incredible strength and resources before receiving God’s promise. Weakness cannot produce great faith needed to believe in supernatural calling.

[12:13] Stay focused by intentionally removing doubt, discouraging input, and doubters who introduce uncertainty. Surround yourself with encouragers who believe in your calling.

[17:33] Hope fuels belief to become the person needed to carry the promise. Despite improbable circumstances, own the identity to match God’s word over your life.

[21:02] An unclear mission drains strength while a clarified purpose from God gives unending energy to enthusiastically pursue it. Seek and wait if unsure.

[26:18] Confidence in God’s promise sustains belief when hard times come rather than discouragement that it won’t happen. Trust God’s ability, not your own.

[30:44] Releasing false humility allows you to fully leverage your talents for God’s glory. Your greatness gives you an influential platform to inspire others.

[41:13] Ken mentions the importance of making a significant investment in your business. “Buy something expensive that scares you, that is an investment, but also something that expands your level. You can't sell someone something for $100,000 If you don't buy something for $100,000.”

[44:18] The faith Abraham displayed to believe God’s promises is the same faith that saves your soul. Seeking earthly greatness and eternal salvation require trusting who God says you are.

enJanuary 18, 2024

Great Goals Require This (Business Devo)

Reference:

Philippians 3:7-10

Pursuing ambitious goals requires willingness for sacrifice and investment at a level aligned with the desired outcome; we must apply effort and commitment proportional to the greatness we seek.

Summary

In this business devotional, the speaker explores principles from Philippians 3 regarding the pursuit of worthwhile ambitions. He shares that achieving anything truly great involves investment and sacrifice rather than mediocrity.

The speaker reflects on consulting many businesses and finding the differentiating factor between success and failure is commitment to the goal's importance. People express desires for great outcomes without strong motivations. But big goals require proportionate effort and input.

Additionally, knowledge itself holds value as a map guiding action. Though preparing has merits, many never apply insight to achieve the very thing they want. Success demands applied knowledge combined with strategic action.

Nurturing relationship with God also helps lonely entrepreneurs. No matter one's level of leadership, connecting to divine wisdom and comfort remains vital. The speaker closes wondering if entrepreneurs invested more in prayer and spiritual fellowship, they may feel less isolated while pursuing their mission.

Top 3 Growth Tips

Sacrifice Level Dictates Achievement Level - To accomplish great things, you must be willing to sacrifice greatly with investments matching the outcome's significance. Otherwise you likely don't value that goal enough to attain it. [4:22]
Knowledge Informs But Action Creates - Learning alone fails to produce results. While knowledge holds immense value, you must apply insights rather than endlessly preparing to act. [9:04]
Godly Relationship Counters Leadership Loneliness - Success often requires carrying burdens alone. But drawing close to God provides companionship amidst isolation from limiting vulnerable sharing. [16:55]

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[00:41] The speaker explores applying principles from Philippians 3 to pursuing great ambitions.

[2:33] He shares common reasons businesses and individuals fail to reach goals.

[4:22] Truly valuable outcomes require investment and effort aligned with their greatness.

[7:12] Knowledge itself holds value like a map guiding action toward goals.

[9:04] Many learn extensively but don't apply insights to create results.

[11:13] Success demands combining knowledge and consistent action.

[12:55] Drawing close to God helps entrepreneurs feel less isolated.

[16:55] Prayer and spiritual connection provide wisdom and comfort.

enJanuary 16, 2024

Why Talking About Your Goals Makes You Fail (And What To Do Instead)

We discuss why constantly talking about your goals actually makes you less likely to achieve them. Learn the science behind why vocalizing dreams rewards procrastination and how to stop self-sabotage.

Summary

Do you set big goals but somehow never seem to accomplish them? We unpack the counterintuitive reason why.

It turns out that talking about your ambitions creates a false sense of achievement. Your brain rewards you with a dopamine hit just for vocalizing desires. This provides short-term satisfaction that replaces taking action.

We share studies proving that people who talk often about their dreams are less likely to achieve them. Silent achievers actually accomplish more.

To stop sabotaging your own success, pursue goals quietly. Resist the temptation to discuss plans and instead focus relentlessly on small daily progress. Don’t reward yourself for procrastination. Taste victory when you have concrete results to show, not just words.

Shift your mindset to value process over chatter. The secret is forgetting about the big goal and making consistent action the main aim. Outsiders may be shocked when an overnight “success” was actually years in the quiet making.

Vocalize finished goals, not unfinished ones. Inspire others with what you have done, not just what you will do. Achieve in private first before announcing in public.

Embrace the power of silent achievement. Talk less and do more. Your life will speak for itself.

Top 3 Growth Tips

[4:31] Talking about goals triggers dopamine which provides short-term satisfaction that replaces taking action.
[15:51] The secret is forgetting about the big goal and making consistent action the main aim. Progress comes from tasks completed, not just dreams discussed.
[18:31] Only talk about achieved goals so your words have maximum impact. Don't get rewarded for procrastination.

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[00:26] Hey, my name is Kenneth Ott, and welcome to Grow Time where we explore ideas to help you live a high performance life.

[00:49] Most people believe that talking about their dreams creates accountability. But vocalizing goals actually makes you less likely to achieve them.

[02:25] I began to notice the loudest people with the biggest dreams rarely accomplished what they envisioned. Meanwhile, silent achievers consistently achieved goals others didn't even know they had.

[03:57] I stopped talking about my goals until after I achieved them. My results improved dramatically.

[06:02] Studies show that people who talk about their goals are less likely to accomplish them than those who don't discuss plans.

[06:48] Talking about yourself releases dopamine just like extremely pleasurable activities. This provides short-term satisfaction that replaces doing the work.

[08:39] Money itself should not be your ultimate "why" behind pursuing a goal. The reason needs to have deep personal meaning.

[14:17] You cannot accomplish an actual goal. You can only accomplish component tasks which together produce the larger aim. Make consistent action the main focus, not the big dream.

[15:32] Embrace "action habits" as daily progress benchmarks on the way to your ultimate goal.

[18:17] Resist the urge to discuss unfinished goals that excite you. This will only provide hollow short-term satisfaction instead of meaningful fuel to keep you working.

[20:15] Set goals in quiet dedication, execute them diligently in obscurity, then discuss them only after completion.

enJanuary 11, 2024

The Curse Of Success (Business Devo)

Reference:

Acts 12:20-24

The story of King Herod's obsession with fame that led to his gruesome death highlights the danger ambitious people face if they don't have wisdom or humility amid success.

Summary

The episode examines the tragic story of King Herod in Acts 12, who built incredible monuments to his own glory but refused to give praise to God. Though Herod achieved great power, wealth, and the worship of people, Scripture says he did not give glory to God. As a result, he was struck down and "eaten by worms" in a gruesome public death.

This story demonstrates why humans aren't built to receive worship or hold onto fame, but need wisdom and humility even amid success. So many celebrities or public figures have seen early fame or influence ultimately lead to the destruction of their lives. Fame is presented almost as a "curse" or siren song that can lure people in by catering to pride and ego.

For ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders pursuing big goals, you must examine your motivations. Are you seeking position or influence primarily for selfish recognition? Even if you achieve great things, that pride is dangerous without pointing back to God as the true source. As Jesus said, "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?"

The episode gives practical tips for gaining wisdom and avoiding the pitfalls of fame:

Don't directly pursue fame only for its own sake
Develop wisdom early on to handle attention or influence
Give glory to God rather than taking all the credit

True humility means embracing your abilities and being confident in your identity, while refusing worship of yourself and acknowledging God as greater. Handling fame wisely comes down to letting praise flow through you rather than getting stuck in pride. As Herod learned the hard way, humans simply aren't built for others' worship - pride goes before a fall.

Top 3 Growth Tips

Fame Obsession Destroys Lives - Herod is one of endless examples of fame leading to downfall when praise isn't given to God. Be extremely wary of pursuing influence for ego.
We Aren't Meant for Worship - Scripture teaches that humans don't have capacity to receive glory or worship. Pride is dangerous.
Let Praise Flow Through You - Any fame/success should be channeled to point to God, not boost self. Give glory away.

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[00:41] Herod built incredible monuments to his own glory like Herod's Temple, but his pride led to a grisly public death when he failed to give glory to God.

[2:55] So many celebrities crash from early fame that feeds the ego, showing fame can become a curse for the spiritually unprepared.

[4:22]checking your motivations to avoid fame-seeking pride, and warnings against selling your soul just to "gain the whole world"

[7:12] practical tips for gaining wisdom and humility to handle wealth, influence and attention that comes with any career success

[9:04] importance of embracing your identity confidently while refusing worship of yourself

[11:13] Letting praise and fame flow through you to point to God rather than getting stuck in arrogant pride

[12:55] Herod learned the hard way that humans aren't built to receive the worship and glory that belongs to God alone

enJanuary 09, 2024

Are You One Of “The Called”? (Business Devo)

Reference:

Romans 8:24-31

Gain clarity and confidence to boldly pursue your ambitions by leveraging timeless biblical wisdom and success principles rooted in Romans 8. Discover your predestined purpose and transform your mindset to become unstoppable.

Summary

We examine powerful concepts in Romans 8 to help ambitious, purpose-driven people accomplish their wildest dreams. Learn to develop rock-solid belief that fires intense hope. Tap into the supernatural power of Holy Spirit-guided prayer. Discover how to find your divine calling and leverage it for maximum impact. Embrace the mindset that when operating in your purpose, with God on your side, no obstacle can stand in your way. You’ll gain freedom from self-limiting doubts and beliefs. We’ll rediscover what it truly means to be among “the called” and walk boldly toward the grand plans God has for your life. If you feel lost or held back from your true potential, this episode provides keys to unlock your destiny.

Top 3 Growth Tips

Cultivate Hope for the Impossible [5:13] - Hope is believing and expecting an outcome so strongly you wait in confidence as if it's already done. Allow the Holy Spirit to birth supernatural hope.
Leverage the Power of Prayer [11:03] - Even prayers without words hold power when you have a relationship with God. Prayer miracles happen through Spirit-guided thoughts.
Called to Succeed [18:46] - Dig deep to find your divine assignment. God “stacks the deck” by working everything for the good of His called purpose-filled children.

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[00:41] Success requires leveraging biblical principles for high performance & God-honoring lives.

[01:58] Verses detail how hope, prayer & calling unlock potential to confidently pursue our mission.

[02:54] Hope = Belief + Expectation; Critical for ambitious high-achievers to nurture hope.

[05:13] Hope defined as eagerly waiting for outcomes with certainty as if already done.

[06:12] True hope believes success is inevitable if aligned with spiritual principles.

[09:05] We don't need eloquent words for prayer full of power. Connection matters most.

[11:03] Are we leveraging prayer's miraculous potential to fuel our ventures and dreams?

[13:42] Prayer is ongoing connection and thoughts guided by Holy Spirit that exceed language.

[15:28] Calling unlocks destiny. As we pursue purpose, God confirms we're on right path.

[18:46] Finding your divine assignment lets you work in sync with spiritual success principles.

[20:17] God doesn't directly put adversity in our path - consequences follow poor choices.

[23:02] But for the called/purposeful, He ensures even negatives work for ultimate good.

[24:22] Our perspective changes when walking in calling to extract lessons from troubles.

[25:46] Confidence comes from knowing God has stacked the deck for your success.

[26:29] Verse "if God is for us..." doesn't stand alone! Earn this confidence by pursuing calling.

[28:31] When living out your purpose confidence and energy soar to levels that are unstoppable.

enJanuary 04, 2024

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