As leaders, we all face temptations that can distract us from what matters most. And more often than not, those temptations take one of 5 common forms: certainty, obsession, apathy, distraction, or isolation. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about how these temptations tend to manifest in our businesses and our personal lives. They then discuss practical strategies for avoiding each one.

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Episode Recap:

• Every leader faces temptations that can lead us off track.
• 1. Certainty: To be a person of faith is to accept that you don’t know everything.
• What does it look like to have faith while also stewarding your resources well?
• 2: Obsession: Even good things can be temptations when we start thinking we need them.
• Is your life serving your business, or is your business serving your life?
• To avoid obsession, establish rhythms of self control.
• 3. Apathy: When our obsessions fail to fulfill us, it’s easy to fall into apathy.
• Practice seeing ordinary tasks as acts of worship.
• 4. Distraction: We tend to lose focus when we don’t hold fast to our vision.
• You were not created for comfort, you were created for service.
• 5. Isolation: Healthy growth never occurs without community.

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“Decision Making and the Will of God” by Gary Friesen

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God can call us to do many unique and amazing things, but every one of us is called to serve. In this episode, we share a sermon Alex preached at Cornerstone Church about Jesus’ instruction to wash people’s feet. Reading from John 13, Alex warns against the Enemy’s attempts to stop us from serving the people around us. He also reminds us that sometimes service feels uncomfortable or messy, but that shouldn’t stop us from loving the people God places in front of us.

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• Who are you called to be? What are you called to do? Where are you called to go?
• We are called to be many things, but we’re also called to wash feet.
• We don’t serve to win God’s love; we serve because we are loved.
• The Enemy will try to steal you from service.
• If Jesus can wash Judas’ feet, then we can serve without expecting perfect outcomes.
• When you know whose you are, you can serve even when it’s messy or awkward.
• We’re called to serve because it’s what Jesus did for us.

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John 13

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A key part of getting better at something is making the intentional choice to build that skill. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about a 4-part framework for developing new skills, from accessing information, to seeing the skill represented, to taking action, to receiving feedback. Whether you’re looking to improve at a hobby, train up new team members, or strengthen your relationships, this framework can help you grow intentionally and efficiently.

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• What’s one skill you’re learning right now?
• There’s a difference between just doing something and intentionally focusing on skill building.
• Your language reflects your belief: Wishes and wants are not the same!
• Information: How can too much or too little information impede skill building?
• You must be willing to be bad at things in the pursuit of getting better.
• Representation: Why does demonstration beat explanation?
• Action: How can you effectively move from learning about a skill to doing the skill?
• Feedback: Why is the ability to teach an important part of skill building?
• Most people regret things they didn’t do more than things they did do.

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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