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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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Characteristics of Good Leaders

Teachers, coaches, doctors, parents, executives, indeed all people who are in a leadership position have the following characteristics: 1. Expectations of success. 2. High energy that produces creativity and imaginative

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More on Rapport

Developing rapport begins with having empathy for the other person’s point of view. Mirror the other person’s posture and body movements. Use the voice tone of the other person. Speak

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Be QUIK to Develop Rapport

Everyone–yes, everyone–has an interesting life story, or something they can teach, or an idea they can discuss. So to develop instantaneous rapport with a stranger use the QUIK approach. Question what,

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Three Questions

Former national champion football coach, current ESPN broadcaster, and motivational speaker, Lou Holtz, suggests three subconscious quesions people ask about us:  1. Do you care about me? 2. Can I

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A Gentle Whisper

Through scriptural study, meditation, and prayer we become aware of the still, soft voice within. This gentle whisper heard in the quietness of a humbled heart awakens us to those

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Act “As If” Until You Succeed

Nothing leads to success more than action. Act as if you are successful. Succeed by taking little baby steps toward success. Each successful attempt teaches us how to improve. Your

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