Would you contract God as a partner in your business? 

In this episode, Jeff and David discuss: 

• How David found appreciation for energy security in Baghdad. 
• Using the OODA Loop in business and life.
• Increasing influence in foreign lands. 
• Partnering with God in the ventures of your life. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Understanding history and embracing other cultures can allow you to see where God may be leading you to do the work in His kingdom. 
• Set God in the foundation of your biggest visions and dreams. Pray along the way, honor Him, and don’t take Him for granted.
• Wake up, have faith, and take the first step. Let God lead you. 
• Critique yourself and question if you’re doing the right thing. Ask God, let Him lead, and make the adjustments when needed.  

"All I can say is you got to dig deep and turn over to God. And each day, find one thing you can count on that it takes you to the next day." —  David Lewis

Episode References: 

• God Owns My Business by Stanley Tam
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

'About David Lewis: Mr. Lewis has spent 23 years focused on energy, policy, and global security issues with a concentration on strategy development, risk management and value creation. Mr. Lewis founded Energy Capital Vietnam in 2015 with a vision to leverage the transitioning global energy landscape and create an investment platform focused on responsible energy and infrastructure development within Vietnam to strengthen energy security and improve bilateral relations.

Previously, Mr. Lewis co-founded a US upstream oil and gas company in 2008 that originated $200 million in mergers and acquisition value where he led deal origination, strategy, and operations. He consulted on operational efficiency improvements across $4 billion in upstream assets for Marathon Oil Company (NYSE: MRO). 

Prior to the energy industry, he developed a $100 million nationwide portfolio of US Federal Government commercial real estate leasing contracts. Mr. Lewis acquired Capitol Hill experience in the US Senate where he worked on national security and defense issues.

Mr. Lewis is a former Marine Corps Infantry Officer and Purple Heart recipient and was twice recognized for combat valor. He holds a BBA in Management from Texas A&M University. 

His initial exposure to controlled economic culture began during a 1991 summer program with the first US led oil and gas venture in the former Soviet Union.

Connect with David Lewis:

Website: https://ecvholdings.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lewis-5723775/

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Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

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