I have read several books and many articles by John Maxwell. However, “Put Your Dream to the Test” is John Maxwell’s greatest book yet. This is an absolute must read for anyone challenged by discovering, taking hold of, and pursuing their dream. The book walks you through the ten questions for putting your dream(s) to [...]
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Book Review – “Put Your Dream to the Test”
Posted in Books, Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Books, Christianity, Dreams, John Maxwell, Personal Development, Thomas Nelson Publishers on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
CPF blog turns two & is giving away a Wii
Posted in Christianity, Finance, Personal Development, tagged Christianity, CPF, Personal Development, Personal Finance on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the finance blogs I follow, Christian Personal Finance, turned two years old last week. And in conjunction with CPF’s “birthday”, Bob is giving you a chance to win a Wii and and iPod. All you need to do is go to this post, Wii and iPod giveaway! Happy Birthday CPF!, and follow the [...]
Seven Steps to Achieving Your Dream
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Chris Widener, Dreams, Personal Development on May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seven Steps to Achieving Your Dream
by Chris Widener
“Vision is the spectacular that inspires us to carry out the mundane.” — Chris Widener
Can achievement be broken down into steps? Well, it isn’t always that clean and easy, but I do know that those who achieve great things usually go through much of the same process, with [...]
40th Birthday Goals
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Goals, John Maxwell, Personal Development on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I celebrated my 39th birthday. I spent a part of the day reflecting on where I’ve been and where I’m going. Thinking of things I need to be doing with my life and other things I want to be doing with my life. John Maxwell talks about when you celebrate your 40th birthday, you’ve [...]
Are These Three Words Ruining Your Life?
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Habits, Happiness, Personal Development, Zen Habits on May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Are These Three Words Ruining Your Life?
Have you ever been annoyed by a successful person, because you thought you were more intelligent than them? Maybe it was a boss. Maybe it was a political figure or a leader.
It’s especially maddening when this person is creating rules that dictate your life. I can definitely relate. I’ve [...]
What you say, what you do and who you are
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Personal Development, Seth Godin on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s guest post is a recent posting from Seth Godin’s blog. Enjoy!
What you say, what you do and who you are
by Seth Godin
We no longer care what you say.
We care a great deal about what you do.
If you charge for hand raking but use a leaf blower when the client isn’t home
If you sneak into [...]
The Purpose of Passion
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Mark Sanborn, Passion, Personal Development on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Purpose of Passion
by Mark Sanborn
Passion by itself is of little value (like having a gallon of gas without an engine to put it in), but used as fuel for one’s work, it has many benefits.
Passion…
Invigorates. Your alarm clock becomes your achievement clock. You’ll be waking up ready to get to the important work you [...]
Why Eagles Fly and Chickens Flutter
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Chicken, Dan Miller, Dreams, Eagle, Personal Development on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While cleaning out my e-mail inbox, I came across this story from a newsletter I received several years ago. When reading this, think about where in your life the temptation of “security” has led you to a potential trap?
Why Eagles Fly and Chickens Flutter
Dan Miller
Once upon a time in the long, long ago the Eagle [...]
Book Review Blogger – “Put Your Dream to the Test”
Posted in Books, Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Book Review, Books, Christianity, John Maxwell, Thomas Nelson Publishers on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I just requested my next book from Thomas Nelson Publishers to review. It is John Maxwell’s new book Put Your Dream to the Test. Maxwell brings the subject of a personal dream down to earth. He gives readers practical and powerful direction for their lives by leading them through ten questions that will help them [...]
Every Monday Matters
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Personal Development on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Millions of people each year want to know how to make a difference…in their lives and the lives of others. Millions of people each year want to focus on what’s important…what really matters. If you are like most people, you want to contribute, make a difference, and have a positive impact, but, maybe you don’t [...]
