Posts Tagged ‘focus’
I DO have a boo-boo!!
“I DO have a boo-boo!” “I DO have a boo-boo!” On a recent 10-hour flight, my wife and I heard this scream about a hundred times…no exaggeration! I’m thinking to myself, “If I was your dad, I might consider other forms of a ‘boo-boo’ to give to my screaming child.” As we endured the commotion,…
Read MoreFinding peace
You might be wondering, “How can I find peace in the midst of my busy, chaotic life?” If you’re like me, you’ve probably experienced moments of tension, anxiety, and fear. Maybe you’ve even asked yourself, “Where is God in all of this?” Here’s a message of hope and peace that comes directly from God’s Word.…
Read MoreJust begin
Careers have the power to make you happy or miserable. Why is that? Part of the answer is we often find our identity more in what we do than in who we are. In the middle of a project, some can’t seem to focus. They don’t complete much and generally get little done. There are…
Read MoreThe crushing weight of stress
You might remember the headlines last summer of a terrible ocean disaster. The “Titan,” a submersible for deep sea exploration, imploded. A tourist company, OceanGate, operated it. It was taking tourists to explore the wreck of the Titanic in the North Atlantic. Many experts had raised concerns about the safety and readiness of the “Titan.”…
Read MoreWhat do I need to focus on?
With every “smartphone” update, there are new features to try out. My latest update features a way to “focus” your attention on a specific project without distractions. This is really helpful for me given my propensity to wander. But, it reminded me of the importance of figuring out “what do I need to focus on?”…
Read MoreSamurai leadership
The Last Samurai is a 2003 American film where Tom Cruise portrays a Captain of a U.S. Army cavalry regiment. He comes into contact with samurai warriors in 19th century Japan. He eventually befriends the leader and earns the respect of the samurai. As he learns the art of wielding a sword, he takes the counsel of a…
Read MoreHard work
It takes work and focus. What takes work and focus you might ask? Answer: Just about everything. Aside from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ which is by grace through faith, everything else takes work…hard work. And related to work is its familiar corollary: focus. It’s been said, “You can’t have a million-dollar dream with…
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