GRIT to GREATNESS

Erik gives us a glimpse into his new book, UNCOMMON TRUST.

Proverbs 3:5 and 6 are his main scripture reference.

Some of his main points:

KNOW/ACKNOWLEDGE HIM

We grow to TRUST HIM

Antithesis: LEANING ON OUR OWN UNDERSTANDING

STORIES we tell ourselves

PROMISES OF GOD

HE will make or PATHS STRAIGHT/DIRECT OUR PATH

Cathy Lee is a true leader that has a heart for people. She shares how her plans were interrupted by God, and His plans were far better than hers.

We also discuss PUTTING IN THE WORK, and that while we must seek God's plans, we must do our part as He directs us.

Then we again dive into the importance of our MINDSET!

She shares a great tip of making your car, or your vessel, a place of LEARNING AND MOTIVATION!

Chuck does a review of some very special OLYMPIC PERFORMANCES and the ATHLETES THAT INSPIRED HIM. Many will remember this Olympic games for being postponed, and then not allowing spectators due to Covid, or for the protests. Chuck shares some very positive aspects of these games. He speaks of the patriotism, emotional moments, and spectacular athletic feats. There is no better event that speaks to DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION AND GRIT!!!

But MOST IMPORTANTLY, he shares the special ways that some athletes shared their FAITH IN GOD, through their wins, and their losses.

You will be INSPIRED AND MOVED by these special athletes!!!

Jason Fine shares his JOURNEY of how he was nominated from the restaurant he was working, to a sales opportunity.

His journey from the start, to COVID, and success after difficult situations, is special. He reaches out to God and finds success and blessings when he puts in the work on his end.

Some valuable thoughts he shares include...

BE OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES

Think of today as the past...LIVE IN THE MOMENT

...and you will definitely be reminded that GOD HAS A PLAN for your life!!!

Ginny shares with us from her vast experience in running, obstacle course races, coaching and life.

Her concepts and strategies will benefit you in any and all areas of life.

...AND, she explains how RAM BURPPES work??

1. Set "SMALL" GOALS

2. WRITE tour GOALS down (start journaling?)

3. Hold yourself ACCOUNTABLE

4. Work on your MINDSET (POSITIVE THOUGHTS)

5. OVERCOME OBSTACLES

This episode started out being about leading teams and leadership. BUT Beth and Jennifer Keller (no relation, LOL) quickly turned it into a plethora of NUGGETS OF WISDOM.

There are too many to list here succinctly, but a few include...

Be a VISIONARY (FOCUS)

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Be a POSITIVE INFLUENCE

Have a ROUTINE

TAKE ACTION

BE ACCOUNTABLE

What is your WHY

PAIN OF DISCIPLINE, or the PAIN OF REGRET

Our good friend Matt Cook returns to share STORIES and LESSONS from his recent SPARTAN ULTRA RACE.

He shares about what he went through in his preparation, and during the race. The battle is both MENTAL and PHYSICAL.

Some of his key points to be prepared to learn from are:

MAKE THE DECISION

There will be SETBACKS AND CHALLENGES

The need for ACCOUNTABILITY

Be STRONG AND COURAGEOUS/DO NOT QUIT

Do you have a BHAG? (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)