What can the book of Proverbs teach us today about leadership, hard work, and vulnerability? In this episode, Alex and Ben dive back into the proverbs, picking out 3 verses for discussion and reflection and sharing why those teachings have resonated so deeply with them. They also discuss the broader application of these verses for leaders and business owners and explore what they can teach us about healthy growth.

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Episode Recap:

• This week, we’re going back to exploring the Proverbs (0:00)
• Proverbs 14:4 - More abundance will mean more responsibility (and more mess) (1:25)
• Proverbs 14:23 - Hard work done well will lead to profit (15:18)
• Proverbs 18:1 - Isolation is rebellion, and invulnerability is selfish (34:53)
• You can try to avoid wisdom, but it will always catch up to you (44:21)

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