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Defeat Procrastination: Part I Laziness

To defeat laziness, begin. Once moving you’ll keep moving. For example, if you are writing a novel, put something on paper. Forget about sharpening pencils, arranging paper, or adjusting the

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Defeating Procrastination

Procrastination, doing low priority tasks before working on high priority activities, robs us of valuable time. We usually do the least important things first because they are easier. We put off the

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The Top 10 Time Management Rules

1.  Take care of first things first.   2.  Follow the 80/20: Spend 80% of the time with the top 20% of the most important activities. 3.  Say “no” to the

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Knowing God’s Will

Prayer is not putting a nickel in a gum machine, twisting a handle, and waiting for the gum to pop out. Prayer is not a numbers game.  Baylor’s football victory over

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Optimism Can Be Learned

MetLife Insurance executive hired a special group of applicants who failed the normal screening tests, but scored high on optimism. The “dumb” optimists sold 57% more insurance than the “smart”

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The Power of Optimism

Empirical findings and scientific studies indicate that optimists are more successful in all aspects of life than pessimists. Optimists catch more fish. A fishing guide once said that catching a trout

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Thoughts on Prayer

Prayer allows us to develop a proper relationship with God that enables us to live the life he wants for us. As we progressively develop a deep, abiding commitment to God

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