Monthly Archives: July 2011

How Do You Refill Your Tank?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I felt a bit like Kramer and Newman pushing the limits of the car’s ability to run on fumes. I made it to my destination. Did my work. But when I started to leave, the car would not start. I … Continue reading →

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07/22/2011 – This Week’s Links

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

The Funny: Post College Flow Chart The Must Reads: Confronting Stupid, by Seth Godin Why you’ve got to keep learning Commit to doing whatever you undertake to the best of your abilities. Every so often, take on a project that … Continue reading →

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StrengthsFinder 2.0 – The Best Personal Inventory

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Tom Rath’s StrengthsFinder 2.0 is hands down the most useful personal inventory I’ve ever taken. Forget the Myers Briggs, DISC, etc. Buy this little book, use the code inside, take a quick online test, get the results your results…be amazed. … Continue reading →

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USA Women’s National Soccer Team Wins Second Place…They Did Not Lose!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

When Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Christie Rampone, and Alex Morgan closed their eyes last night, they saw the ball narrowly missing the goal, they heard the clanging from the collision of the ball and post, and the smelled the pitch from … Continue reading →

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07/19/2011 – This Week’s Links

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

The Funny: 40 Things to Make You Feel Old The Must Reads: Understanding the 80/20 Rule 7 Things to Do to Get Unstuck Create a to-do list for today. Turn on some inspiring music. Turn off the social web. Do … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Christian Travel Agents?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Of all the professions destroyed by the internet, Travel Agencies must top the list. Individuals are now able to investigate, reserve, and manage their itineraries directly. I wonder if there isn’t another kind of “Christian Travel Agent” out there–the kind … Continue reading →

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07/12/2011 – This Week’s Links

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Funny of the Week: “The New England Journal of Medicine reports that 9 out of 10 doctors agree that 1 out of 10 doctors is an idiot.” ~ Jay Leno Must Reads: 10 Rules to Reverse the Email Spiral Seth … Continue reading →

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Stuck Is a State of Mind

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Seth Godin suggests one of four things are in your way from doing something…anything: 1) You don’t know what to do 2) You don’t know how to do it 3) You don’t have the authority or the resources to do … Continue reading →

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Big Business Org Chart

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

You may have seen this “Big Business Org Chart” floating around the web (not sure of the originator). Makes me wonder what the “org chart” of church looks like/should look like.

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Are You a People Pleaser?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. ~ Galatians 1.10 (NLT) Oh, that it were just that easy to magically say, “I’m … Continue reading →

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