A Word to the Wise – James Clear, 9.5.24, 3-2-1 Thursday
Many things in life go through phases. It can be like the seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter. Each season has its own set of needs and demands.
Think about something important to you. Maybe it's a project or a job. Perhaps a hobby or even a relationship. What season are you in right now and what does that season require?
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A Word to the Wise – Romans 15:1, “Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.” (NASB)

​A Word to the Wise – Proverbs 29:25: “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men (NASB).” Are you seeking to become skilled in your work, or are you settling for the status quo? 

​A Word to the Wise – Sam Rainer, 5.8.24, Church Answers, From Idea to Implementation: Three Keys for Change Efforts in Churches
 
Change occurs most smoothly when ideas are simple, standard, and flexible.

​A Word to the Wise – Good Leaders Are Readers. How Much Do You Read? ​- Collin Garbarino, 7.19.24, World Magazine’s Muse Newsletter
 
Time to read: Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor released the annual American Time Use Survey, and you probably won’t be surprised to hear that we’re not doing much reading. According to the study, the average American man reads for about 12 minutes a day but spends almost three hours watching TV. The average woman does a little better, reading almost 20 minutes a day and watching TV for only 2½ hours. Americans over the age of 65 read more than twice the national average. I guess that means I’ll have time to catch up on these piles of books once I retire. 

​A Word to the Wise - James Clear, Author of Atomic Habits
I'm not the best writer, but it is a strength. I might be a 90th percentile writer.
And I'm not the best marketer, but it is a strength. Again, maybe 90th percentile? 
I'm better than most, but if you pass 100 people on the street it won't be hard to find some people better than me.
What I have gradually learned is that it is not your strengths, but your combination of strengths that sets you apart. It is the fact that writing and marketing are mutually reinforcing—and that I enjoy both—that leads to great results.
How can you combine your strength? That's something I would encourage everyone to think about. You will find talented people in every area of life. It's the combinations that are rare.
James Clear, 3-2-1 Thursday, 7.4.24