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One of my three study partners decided that since there are four of us he felt left out in the last photo, sure he wasn't one of the three monkeys. So I promised to include him with his own special post. This is a shot of him when I suggested to the group that we, as individuals, have a goal of reading TWELVE books in 2009. I'm like.... Dude.... what's the big deal?
Bjorgflur Gudmundsson... one of the richest men in the world.... last year.
March 2008 net worth: $1.1 billion
Current net worth: zero
Matt 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Where does your treasure lie?
I've recently started meeting with three guys with a very intentional purpose of developing our leadership skills. I can promise you that this group is already having huge impact in my life. I look forward to it, and miss it if I'm out. It's taken some time, long before we even started meeting, to develop trust & transparency. I've stepped out on a limb with these guys and have confidence that they won't cut it out from under me. I'm confident that this type of relationship is the only kind of relationship where real growth can take place. We've already had some challenging conversation but the "brutal" truth is coming. To hear the brutal truth from anyone you have to give them permission to speak into your life. Permission means more than simply saying it's OK... Permission comes through time, honesty, trust, integrity and an intentional commitment to truth. Over time your team will understand that when you say "give it to me, I can take it" you mean it. Knowing that what is said is in love and pure motive. If you are committed to growing YOU MUST HAVE A TEAM OF FRIENDS with "permission to speak"... DON'T BLINK.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, [a] Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Here's a clue to what's happening at TheBOD tonight!!!! Woo Hoo, I can't wait!
