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Every day we have situations, environments and conversations happening in our lives.  There are many things said and done and felt and thought.  However, there is often very little focus on the outcomes we desire in those days, situations, environments or conversations.  So we get affected by outside influences and don't see growth.  However, with just the simple practice of consciously identifying The One Thing before those events, we can take control of the flow, the tone, and help create great outcomes, day after day!

- How to identify Gary Keller's "One Thing" in every conversation or situation. 

- Why is finding the One Thing crucial to making the most of an opportunity.

- How to keep control of a conversation or circumstance by staying singularly focused.

- What are examples of the One Thing in the Bible narrative.

- How to use the Bible examples of focusing on one thing at a time to your advantage.

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Little kids ask the most awesome questions! They want to know things, things way beyond their comprehension, and they process the answers to build greater intellect. Sadly, many people stop doing this after the age of about 7.  But if we can keep that spirit of wonder, inquisitiveness, and limitless possibilities, we can learn and grow in tremendous ways.  More specifically, we can approach God so much better, asking Him big and beautiful things, accessing His limitless power and seeing His incredible answers!  If you want to take the limits off your faith and learn how to ask God beautiful questions, I promise you He has some inspiring answers already ready to reveal in your life. 

- How to use Warren Berger's "Beautiful Questions" to your spiritual advantage.

- What is a Beautiful Question and how can you use it in your prayer life?

- How to see God as big, really big and reflect that in things you pray for.

- How to start asking God questions that matter, that can change you totally.

- What are some examples of beautiful questions in prayers that you can pray today?

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There are four primary areas of life where people have the daily opportunity to excel.  Let's take a look at each and then see if you can pick your best and worst at present.  But here's the cool thing: a simple 5 step approach to success in just one of these will certainly set you up to do great things in all four!  And this will come together to make you a stronger person and better worker for the Lord in all aspects of your life!  To see progress all the way across the board, check out episode 8: Four Fold Excellence.

- How to succeed in Faith, Friendships, Finance and Fitness.

- How to use success in one area as momentum for success in others.

- How to use care, direction, education, discipline, and community as tools for success.

- How to unlock the power within you to improve on areas you've failed in before.

- Why is it important to develop in all four areas: faith, friendship, finance and fitness?

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We all have two circles:  outer and inner.  God has lots of amazing work for you to do in that outer circle!  But the power to do so comes from the energy created in that inner circle. Making intentional decisions with regard to who you allow to influence you will make a huge difference in how you influence for Christ the people God places in your life every day.  Control your inner circle:  control your life.  To learn more about these and how to take control, check out episode 7!

- What is the difference between an outer circle of neighbors and an inner circle of friends.

- How to be around someone but not be influenced by them.

- How to surround yourself with people you want to be influenced by.

- How to modify friendships when needed:  end, minimize, maximize, or begin.

- Why is it important to bring value to a friendship that has value in it for you?

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God made marriage to be awesome!  And for most of us, that's exactly how it starts!  But you know, things happen after that.  Life happens.  We used to be inseparable, now sometimes maybe we feel world's apart.  I've counseled dozens of couples who were seeking to rekindle what they once had.  Consistently, time after time, it always come back to one simple thing that has gone missing:  the marriage secret.  To learn about some fundamentals that can make that secret work for you, and then to hear it explained in action:  check out episode 6!

- How to build a successful marriage.

- How to rekindle closeness in marriage when you are feeling distant.

- How the six ideas in I Peter 3:8-9 will change your life.

- What is Quality Time and why is it so crucial in a healthy marriage?

- What are examples of Quality Time and demonstrations of its help to marriage?

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What makes something the "best"?  I mean, like "the best time," "the best year ever," etc.  And similarly, how would you define a day as the "worst" or "a bad day"?  It seems like we usually assess value based on what is happening around us and to us.  This is exact opposite reasoning.  If you want to build a great day, month, or year; or better yet, the BEST day, month or year, you have to find out where that greatness comes from and how it develops.  Hint:  it has nearly nothing to do with what is happening to you nor what others do around you.  If you'd like to know more about my "Best Month Ever" and how it came together, so that you can have one too, check out Episode 5!

- How to be more active and less reactive in your life.

- How to determine happiness by your approach to circumstances out of your control.

- How to build the best month of your life, regardless of what happens to you.

- Why is your inner peace more important that peaceful circumstances?

- What are practical things you can do to have the best month of your life?

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We all want to get better and be more wise in life.  But often times we either don't apply our knowledge with consistency, or we try to do too much all at once and can't stay consistent.  The secret may be tiny but also mighty:  Be Wise Small.  This episode discusses the meaning of "be wise" and how looking for seemingly insignificant little ways to do so can add up to big results!  And it's not just about doing better things, a little at a time, it's about becoming a better person with every little choice.  If you want to Be Wise Small today, check out episode 4!

- How to use Dee Bowman's "Be Wise Small" as a secret to daily improvement.

- How to be wise small in every interaction and environment you encounter today.

- Why is it important to be wise on little things as a preparation for greater wisdom later?

- What does "Be Wise Small" look like in your marriage or friendships?

- How to value incremental change as the most reliable and rewarding journey of all.

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Let's step away from our daily planning for success and just talk about what that success looks like.  Or more specifically, what it sounds like.  The value of your life is largely tied to the strength of your relationships.  And the strength of relationships depends on the incredible power of communication!  Did you know that one simple decision can help you grow closer to people and be more influential in their lives?  It's a conscious decision on your part, and it will take some self control. But the results make it so worth it! To learn more about this transforming decision, check out this episode!

- How to listen first before contributing to a conversation.

- Why is listening important before speaking?

- How to understand the room and then command its attention.

- How to be respected by your peers for your knowledge and input.

- What tips can help you "Always Speak Last"?

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Okay, so if you are resolved to "Just Get Better" you've cleared a major hurdle! And if you have made the lists from episode one, you even have a vision of what that will look like.  Now it's time to take our first tangible, daily step.  In fact, I might call it "The Step."  This simple morning decision has transformed the day and made it more productive that I ever thought possible. If you want to know more about the power of one great hour, check out today's episode! 

- How to make the most out of your day.

- How to use the morning hour to set the stage for success.

- How to introduce journaling as a key to planned success.

- Why is the morning the most important time of the day?

- How to read the Word and pray to prepare for great things.

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This series of podcasts will provide a ton of practical ways to grow in your walk with God.  But something has to happen before you are able to try something new and accomplish something more.  First you have to convincingly say these words to yourself: "Just Get Better."  This resolve to move forward, to do more, to be more, is crucial to seeing real change in your life.  If you want to be a more faithful Christian, a more devoted parent, a more evangelistic voice, it begins with these powerful words.

The Word of God teaches that Christians grow.  There is no such thing a living tree that isn't growing, changing, producing.  And the same is true for Christians.  Let's talk about that and then lay out a simple bit of homework that can really get you on your way!