Figure out what your true purpose is in life, and commit to it with everything you have in you…
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Interview With Octavious Bishop
www.dropbox.com/s/ahk1aubtvsi0x44/Determined People ep3_mp3.mp3
When Octavious Bishop entered high school, he was reading at a 4th grade level and taking Special Education classes. Through the intervention of one man and the support of many others, today he is known as Dr. Octavious Bishop.
Be Willing…
When God calls you to do something, are you willing to say yes, even if it doesn’t make sense? Our greatest growth comes from our biggest challenges. It’s in those moments of uncertainty, when we face the unknown, we grow our confidence along with our trust in Him. Trust Him. He’s on our side…
Happiness v. Fulfillment…
When we find our purpose in life, we find sustainable joy. Happiness is moment by moment. Purpose keeps us going whether we feel happy or not…
Past Mistakes…
Don’t allow past mistakes to hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Mistakes are simply “lessons learned.”
Don’t Give Up…
Life is hard. Some periods are harder than others. Whatever you do, no matter how hard life is, no matter what you’re struggling with, do not give up. You can do it. Keep going…
Trading Places…
Sometimes you hear people say, “if I only knew then what I know now.” What they mean is, they would have avoided a lot of mistakes. But that’s how we learn. Life will never be perfect, so look at mistakes you have made as learning lessons. Be a lifelong learner…
Interview With Stacy Johnson
www.dropbox.com/s/dd8viz3a2h3zbcz/DPPE2.mp3
Stacy Johnson was placed in foster care at the age of two. After being bounced from home to home, she asked to be part of a foster home where she met a counselor who changed her life. Stacy emancipated out of foster care at 16, and the last thing the judge said to her before he hit the gavel was, “Stacy, you might change the world.” Click on the link to listen to Stacy’s miraculous life story, and learn how she is changing the world…
Seasons…
In the northern hemisphere, autumn just began. Every season has a “feel” to it. Likewise the seasons of life have a feel, sometimes an uncomfortable one. Discomfort in life is preparing us for something, so I encourage you to welcome the painful periods. Do not be afraid. You will get through it. Just keep going…
Problems v. Solutions…
Life has problems, no doubt. Our approach to solving them will determine the outcome. Are we focused on the problem, or the solution? Be solution-conscious and your mind will open up to possibilities. Being problem-conscious will keep you mired down…
