Category: Discipline

blessing, Discipline, Excellence, focus

What are you looking at?

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We recently saw the movie, “Land,” a compelling story about a woman’s journey through grief (Chatham & Dignam, 2021). Initially, the character chooses isolation and does not want any news from the outside world. As the story progresses, her focus changes. With the help of new, caring friends, she receives health, strength, and lessons on… Continue reading What are you looking at?

Discipline, Excellence, goal, patience

One step at a time

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Family businesses plan years in advance who would be the successor in the organization. The person selected must strategically develop the knowledge, skills, understanding, and expertise vital to successfully lead the organization. If the person is immediately placed in the role, however, it could be challenging until they are properly trained. Middle management leaders may… Continue reading One step at a time

Discipline, Excellence, focus

Pain. Is it good or bad?

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Pain is real and it’s inevitable. We all face pain at various times in life. Yes, it starts early. Babies face the pain of not being fed fast enough. Toddlers face the pain of waiting for attention or a toy. Throughout life, we all face the pain of rejection, loneliness, betrayal, or anxiety—just to name… Continue reading Pain. Is it good or bad?

Discipline, dream, Excellence, focus

This Needs Sharpening

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The calendar appointment appears. It’s time for some maintenance. Time for a piano tuneup. Time for a vehicle inspection and alignment. Thanks for those reminders. It’s also necessary to take care of regular maintenance for our musical instruments before a performance. It’s wise to make sure the vehicles are ready for that long road trip.… Continue reading This Needs Sharpening

Discipline, Excellence, Faith, faithful, reflection, stories

Don’t Forget!

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Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! We are in a series for the next several weeks focusing on Psalm 119. If you would like to read ahead, read the entire psalm or a section each week. We are so glad you are here and hope you enjoy the series! Thank you! Remembering and dwelling upon the… Continue reading Don’t Forget!

Discipline, Excellence, Pressure, rest, time

The Heat is On

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James knows that preparing the annual reports is intense. He knows that the leadership requests another aspect of the data each year. What can James do to prepare for that season? James knows the high intensity of the season is inevitable. Based on previous requests, he has a good idea of what the leadership wants… Continue reading The Heat is On