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30 ANDY STANLEY TAKEAWAYS ON LIFE’S MEANING Uncategorized

30 ANDY STANLEY TAKEAWAYS ON LIFE’S MEANING

It is in you and in me to make a difference and find meaning in life. Purpose is often found at the intersection of a broken heart, opportunity and skill. Andy Stanley's Take On Life 1.  At the end of anyone’s life somebody at their funeral service is going to find something to say about their life that is meaningful and had purpose. 2. I have never met someone who said, “Andy, I have been doing something meaningful my entire life and I’m sick of it.” 3. Nobody wants to be “the reason.” They want to be “the something.” Purpose 4. Purpose is a means to an end. 5. Purpose is costly. 6. Most of us want to be the…
Bob Jones
April 6, 2018
PERSONAL GROWTH: THE POWER OF THE OTHER Uncategorized

PERSONAL GROWTH: THE POWER OF THE OTHER

Dr. Henry Cloud begins his new book The Power of the Other with a compelling account that immediately drew me in. A recruit, training to become a Navy SEAL is on his last test - a grueling endurance swim in the ocean - and his strength fails him. He has nothing left. About to signal he's giving up. All his years of training. The sacrifice. His dream of being a SEAL. Disappearing. A Friend On Shore Suddenly he sees his friend standing on the shore ahead. He has completed the swim and is officially a Navy SEAL. The man on the shore yells and pumps his fist to let the man in the water know "he could do it". The…
Bob Jones
April 29, 2017
Leading Bravely Uncategorized

Leading Bravely

An essential behavior for any leader is the act of bravery. Bravery is not a moniker that can be bought… it cannot be self-appointed. Bravery is not attributed to everyone, but is reserved for those whose innovation in their industry cause them to stand out from the crowd, whose unyielding effort and error push their organizations into new territories, and whose boldness compels them to stand up for those less fortunate. These are The Brave Ones. The Brave Ones have existed throughout history. Some are unforgettable icons, others names will never be remembered. They exist across all industries, societies, and at every level of leadership. 14 QUOTES FROM ANDY STANLEY 1. Myth – Bold leadership is reserved for bold people.…
Bob Jones
May 8, 2015