Perseverance. Just by reading that word, what images come to heart and mind? What people? What stories? What emotions? What results? Perseverance Is Preceded by Vision When I think of perseverance, I think of visionaries such as Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Jr., William …
Success
Self-Confidence is the Cornerstone of Success
A stumbling block for many, self-confidence is the cornerstone of success. Say the term "self-confidence" to Christian Women Entrepreneurs, and you'll undoubtedly get mixed reactions. Egotistical, say some. Our birthright, say others. Our view of self-confidence informs our ability to …
Where Do You Stop Yourself From Getting Business? (Guest Blogger Julie Fleming)
Where do you stop yourself from getting business? A few days ago, a colleague and I were swapping stories about our business missteps: the things that just didn’t work and the things that were colossal, flaming failures. To listen to us, you might think that neither of us had a viable business, …
“Help Me Make Money!”
If I've heard it once, I've heard it a hundred times from my friends, clients, and colleagues: "Please help me make money. I'm spending more than I earn!" "Help Me Make Money Doing What I Love !!" Business owners, all of the ones I know anyway, are a beautiful, passionate lot. They (we) go into …
Which Roadblocks Could Keep You From Success?
Let's assume you already know your God-given purpose and you're living in line with your core values. Awesome. To joyfully pursue your most purposeful path, you also need to know which roadblocks could keep you from success! You must be keenly aware of those potential barriers so you can …
Why Knowing Your Mission is Vital to Your Success
Christian theologian Henri J.M. Nouwen asserts, "Each of us has a mission in life. ... One of the most important spiritual disciplines is to develop the knowledge that the years of our lives are years 'on a mission.'" Psychologist Abraham Maslow declares we must master our physiological, …
Going for the Gold!
Going for the Gold! It’s mind-boggling to think of the discipline and focus of the Summer Olympians. Marveling at photos of their toned bodies and ripped muscles, I nurse my latté and enjoy a slice of Key Lime Mango heaven from The Cheesecake Factory. Though I’d love to be as sleek and fit …
