People who stand out in life don’t do so because they fit in—they stand out precisely because they don’t. The ones who do it well aren’t trying to draw attention to themselves; they’re trying to draw attention to what matters. When you live that way, standing out becomes a way to bring goodness into the … Continue reading On Standing Our
Doing Good with What You’re Good At
Use what you’re good at to do good in the lives of others. At the end of your life, you’ll likely find that your happiest moments were also the moments when you were most helpful. When you use what you’re good at to serve others, you don’t just do good for them—you end up doing … Continue reading Doing Good with What You’re Good At
The Hardest Person You’ll Ever Work With
The hardest person you'll ever work with is yourself. It's easier to focus on what needs to change in others than what needs to change in you. Before you confront someone about what they need to change, invite God first to make the changes he wants to make in you.
There is No Growth Without Grief
Growth is rarely comfortable. Often, it means letting go of something—or someone—you care about. And that loss can hurt. Instead of pretending it doesn’t, acknowledge that grief is part of the process and give yourself space to feel it. You can’t move forward by trying to keep everything the same. You move forward by trusting … Continue reading There is No Growth Without Grief
The Things You’re Avoiding
…Are often the things you need to face: The habit you can’t break.The conversation you need to have.The goal you keep delaying. Life doesn't turn around on its own. Own the turnaround—and allow God to lead you through each step
One Secret to Getting Ahead in Life
One of the most overlooked ways to get ahead in life is becoming a lifelong reader. Reading allows you to gain years of experience in just a few hours. Yet most people never pick up a book after they finish school. Don’t be most people. Many of the doors you want opened in life and … Continue reading One Secret to Getting Ahead in Life
Jeff McClung 