Tag: success
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Fork in the Road
Scripture Reference:“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” – Matthew 7:13-14 (NKJV) The Path of…
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The Power of Customer Retention
“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.” Luke 16:10 (NKJV) Scripture Reference: Many businesses focus heavily on getting new customers, but long-term success depends on keeping the ones you already have. Customer retention is about faithfulness—being…
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An Hour Glass
Scripture Reference:“Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer, or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.” – Proverbs 6:6-8 (NKJV) Parkinson’s Law states, “Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” In business, this means that if we give ourselves a…
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Operating as a Christian Entrepreneur in a Secular World
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive marketplace, entrepreneurs face no shortage of challenges — from technological disruptions to global competition and shifting consumer behaviors. But for Christian entrepreneurs, there’s an added dimension: navigating the complexities of running a business while honoring faith-based principles in a largely secular world. This intersection of commerce and conviction raises questions about…
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The Power of Continual Learning
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” — Proverbs 9:9 NKJV In the fast-paced world of business, knowledge quickly becomes outdated. Today’s technology, trends, and strategies are often replaced by tomorrow’s innovations. Proverbs 1:5 and 9:9 remind us of the…
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80/20
Scripture Reference: “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3 (NKJV) The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule, states that 80% of results often come from 20% of efforts. In business, this means that a small portion of actions—whether key clients, strategic decisions, or high-impact tasks—contribute to…
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Failing Up
“For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity.” — Proverbs 24:16 (NKJV) In business, failure can feel like a roadblock, an end point that highlights our weaknesses or missed opportunities. However, Proverbs 24:16 reveals a powerful truth: failure is not the final word. This verse…
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Setting Goals with Purpose
Scripture reference: “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it.” — Luke 14:28 NKJV In business, we often set out with great intentions, envisioning success and growth. But as Jesus points out in Luke 14:28, the journey from…
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