You were created by the Creator to create something only you can create…

With the advancement of technology, our computer and phone have sadly replaced our hammer and chisel. The ringing of hammer on anvil has been replaced by the tic-tac-tic of our computer keys.

Yet, the fact is, we are men, and we were born to create.

… b/c you are a craftsman

We once had a drive and passion to learn, grow, touch, feel, smell, taste and hear. We did this because we had an insatiable curiosity of the world around us. We wanted to find out more. We sought after knowledge because we had an innate desire given to us by God to know and understand. We once wanted to see what this world had to offer and not miss it.

How much time do we spend sitting down and learning from someone that has more experience and depth than us?

When was the last time we sat in silence and took time to think and contemplate the ways of the world?

When did we begin to allow movie stars the job of teaching us how to live our lives?

When did we stop listening to great minds like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien?

When did the words spoken by the Man from Galilee become boring, outdated fairy tales?

And when did politicians become messiahs, philosophers and kings?

You are a scholar. Learn & grow

Many believe the concept of a man as a warrior is an outdated, old belief that only knuckle-draggers still hold close to their hearts.

Whether we want to believe it or not, spiritual warfare is real and the enemy is looking to devour and destroy. We are human and therefore we are part of the fight. By nature, we are protectors and defenders and we don’t always have to pick up a sword and shield to defend.

In the final section of the human performance talk, we get practical about stepping forward.

By implementing a few tactics each day, we can step into a compounding effect that multiplies our growth.

(Pro tip: Ben Franklin— who created his own Junto— said that compounding interest is one of the most powerful forces on the planet. It doesn’t just work in banking, it works in life too!)

Here's how...

The gains— in any area of human performance— are found in the grind of the daily work. However, apart from a purpose, this process seems bleak and boring sometimes…

But, when we tap into a purpose, things change.

“As a man thinketh, so is he…”

Turns out, it’s somewhat true. The gains we make in human performance are largely determined by our belief structure.

Your physical strength is only part of human performance.

In short bonus episode, pulled from a longer talk, Mike introduces us to the concept of human performance.

Here’s what to listen for—

🔥 We don’t know the limits of human performance

🔥 You must move out of your comfort zone in order to grow…

🔥 Performance involves being able to “perform” in the right environment….

Consider the final point. We must be able to execute in the correct environment.

A WWF wrestler probably won’t do well at hockey— and a hockey player doesn’t usually do great at football. They need training— and growth— for their specific environments.

We do, as well.

We were born for a special purpose. Every one of us!

We all have a unique skill set made up of our strengths, resources, talents, passions and gifts.

These gifts were given to us by our Creator to use and serve the world around us.

If you have accepted Jesus into your life, you must understand that you are a disciple of His and that there are responsibilities of great importance that come with that.

Being a follower of Jesus is not just an insurance policy or a way to make all our problems go away. It’s about doing the world’s most important work.

Junto was created as a need…

Mike was searching for purpose, and he began meeting with other men. He realized most men have common struggles.

Moreover, he found a solution: do it together.

Here's how it happened, and why...