I’ve been reading a lot lately about keeping the ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ alive in a maturing organization.  Dan Sullivan, co-author of The Laws of Lifetime Growth, coaches thousands of entrepreneurs each months so his book caught my attention.  It’s a quick read with easy to remember laws.  Here’s a few insights I found helpful:

Law 2 – Always Make Your Learning Greater Than Your Experience
‘Make each day a source of growth.’
‘You don’t get to choose all the experiences you have, but you do get to choose what to do with them.’
‘Transform your experiences into lessons and you’ll never feel world-weary or disadvantaged by your past.’

Law 3 – Always Make Your Contribution Bigger Than Your Reward
‘Always focus on creating new kinds of value for larger numbers of people, and you will ensure that your contribution is always greater than your reward.’
‘People want to align themselves with others who are making great contributions.’

Law 4 – Always Make Your Performance Greater Than Your Applause
‘The greatest performers in all fields are those who strive to get better.’
‘Continually work to surpass everything you’ve done so far, and your performance will always be greater than your applause.’
‘The true sign of a talented performer is that he or she can perform the same material over and over and make it seem different every time.’

Enjoy!

Nelson

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.