This week I’m sharing some “Lessons Learned in 2008” from Tim Ferriss, one of my favorite authors and bloggers. Here’s the one more: “You’re never as bad as they say you are. My agent used to send me every blog or media hit for The 4-Hour Workweek. Eight weeks after publication, I asked him to only forward me positive mentions … Read More
Lessons Learned – Part 2 (Tim Ferriss)
This week I’m sharing some “Lessons Learned in 2008” from Tim Ferriss, one of my favorite authors and bloggers. Here’s another one: “It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do. If you have a strong informed opinion, don’t keep it to yourself. Try and help people and make the world a better … Read More
Lessons Learned Part 1 (Tim Ferriss)
One of my favorite blogs is from the author Tim Ferriss. Recently he had a great post on lessons learned in 2008. This week I’m going to share some of his thoughts: “One of the most universal causes of self-doubt and depression: trying to impress people you don’t like. Stressing to impress is fine, but do it for the right … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 4 of 4
Happy 2009! Here’s the fourth question I’m asking myself as I reflect on 2008 and prepare for a great 2009: Year End Question #4 What do I want to do ‘more of’ in 2009? As I reflect back on my good, my bad and my contribution in 2008 I find myself asking: what do I want to do more of … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 3 of 4
Here’s the third of my year end questions: Year End Question #3 What do I want to do ‘less of’ in 2009? As I reflect back on how I spent my time in 2008, it leads me to this question: what do I want to do less of in 2009? In years past, this question has led to radical changes … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 2 of 4
As mentioned yesterday, I I become reflective this time of year and like to set aside some time to look back over the previous year. I have a list of about 20 questions I ask myself this time of year and here’s the second one: Year End Question #2 What was my worst day at work in 2008? This question … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 1 of 4
Around this time of year, I become reflective and take some time to look back over the previous year (a year is long enough to move in the wrong direction, right?). I have a list of about 20 questions I ask myself this time of year. Over the next few days I’m going to share four of them. Here’s the … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Church Leader Insights! Nelson and Kelley Searcy Jason Hatley Kerrick Thomas Cristina Fowler Scott Whitaker James Yawn Vinny Bove And all the CLI coaches and trainers
Free Seminar for Senior Pastors in Miami
My friend and CLI Trainer Bob Franquiz is teaching my very popular “How to Break the Top 3 Growth Barriers” Workshop in Miami on Tuesday, December 9. It’s for Senior Pastors only and its FREE. I highly encourage you to attend if you are any where within driving distance. Follow this link for the details: Free Top 3 Growth Barriers … Read More
Character and Reputation – A Sunday Quote
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. – Abraham Lincoln