The Tongue Is To Be Bridled
You reveal who you are when you speak. Powerful, purpose-driven people talk less and listen more.
Build your value without exposing how much you do not know. (Proverbs 10:19)
Tag: Words of wisdom
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL TALK || EP 08
Happiness Comes From Within
You may get worn out by anxiety when you struggle to receive approval.
Happiness doesn’t come from trying to prove a point to others or trying to get people to like and approve of you.
It will come from doing the things that you love and connect with, without expecting accolades or approval.
Many times, your happiness gets tampered with when you become concerned with the accolades, approval and recognition – all external factors. (Psalm 128: 2, Ecclesiastes 2:11)
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL TALK || EP 07
‘Extraordinary’ Isn’t Reserved For Certain People
Anyone can be extraordinary in one/more areas of their lives as they choose.
This is not about rank, status or money, though these may and should come, eventually.
Being extraordinary in this context simply means still being the ordinary you but far better than average (in one area) – someone who is excellent under objective scrutiny.
The greatest is the person who sacrifices and serves more than the others.
The greatest are the people who make the most sacrifices to serve and be of value in one/more areas of their lives.
Anyone can be great (Matthew 20: 25-28).
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL TALK || EP. 06
It’s Impossible To Serve/Please Everyone
Seek improvement and receive wisdom when it is presented, but digesting every opinion and attempting to conform to every ideology will leave you unhappy and unfulfilled in your spiritual and general life.
Be sure you are pleasing God and your heart. (Proverbs 15:31, John 12:43, Proverbs 29:25)
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL TALK || EP. 05
There’s No Shortcut To Excellence
Yes, you can learn quick strategies for smarter work. No, you can’t skip the process of growth.
For Spiritual life and general living, consistent small steps are required for growth.
Fruits don’t just show up on a tree, babies don’t just walk, grey hair do not just appear, excellence doesn’t just emerge.
The end of the process is most times guaranteed, you will eventually finish well. (Galatians 7:8, Proverbs 21:5)
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL TALK || EP. 04
Self-responsibility Will Come Through For You
Many times, it’s not the people you are trusting to help you secure a job/your future that will come through.
Also, blaming mistakes or incapabilities on other people/things does not fix the matter.
Understanding that you are responsible for each outcome empowers you to do and give your best.
It also empowers you to step out of your comfort zone and seek growth.
Be courageous in the knowledge that God is with you and His thoughts for you are great. (Isaiah 41:13)
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL TALK || EP. 03
Anger Never Does Good
Wrath is not of God.
While anger is a valid emotion that can make things happen, it also causes emotional reactions which are many times foolish and regrettable. (Proverbs 19:11, Proverbs 29:11)
HOPEFULLY HELPFUL TALK || EP. 02
Consistency Is Rewarding
Continuous improvement and delivery of what you do will serve as proof of work overtime.
It also builds trust and convinces the decision-makers in any situation that you’re the guy.
Be prepared before the opportunity comes; be consistent with work. (Proverbs 22:29)
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