The Principles For Smart Living Show

Who does God use to accomplish the extraordinary? Is it the skilled? the wealthy? the uneducated? the qualified? the poor? the young? the gifted? or ordinary people?Today we’re talking about “Exploring Ordinary Life, With An Extraordinary God: Let’s look at “How God Uses Ordinary People, To Accomplish His Extraordinary Purpose”. Let’s start with a quick read through the story found in John 6:1-14, so you have an image in your mind for connecting the dots.Support the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about getting clearer on your path by determining your distractions and those things which cause you to lose your focus; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about “Determining Your Life’s Core Product” or in other words, as you connect with a sense of direction for your life, what do you want to be known for?Support the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we walked through the second level for determining your direction in life with something called the three (3) dimensional strategy; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about getting clearer on your path by determining your distractions and those things which cause you to lose your focus.Support the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode,  we walked through the first of two levels for determining your direction; the first level was called the "Future Self" Equation; in today’s episode, we’ll walk through the second level which is called the three (3) dimensional strategy.This segment is all about the mindset, which is about how you need to think in connection with determining your direction, so you can keep your life in forward motion.In this strategy, we will look at 3 segments for determining your direction. Now as you go through this, you will probably notice that some of the ideas overlap - that is intentional. It is written this way to better help solidify the concept of determining your direction.Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In today’s episode, we’ll walk through the first of two levels for determining your direction; the first level is called the "Future Self" Equation.In this session, let’s look at the 7 life areas, and I'll show you what to focus on, and how to determine your direction in each of the living areas, so you have more clarity in your life's direction.Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

in today’s episode, we’ll talk about “Determining Your Direction” which is the simple process of deciding where you want to go in your life; yes, we are led by the Spirit of God, but God many times sets opportunities before us and allows us to choose.Nowadays, it seems as if everyone is searching for life guidance or life direction; and let me make an assumption about you, you probably are searching for your direction too right?Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In today’s episode, about “The Power Of Your Story”; our personal stories that many times shape who we become, what we achieve, and how using that power, all depend on two simple things.If you’ve been around as long as I have, which means you’re probably over twenty, then you know from first-hand experiences that life is filled with many twists, turns, bumps, bruises, triumphs, and successes. So much so that our lives seem to walk along a storyline; kinda like how a movie moves through its paces right?Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about “Starting With The Bigger Picture”, which is a way to get past being stuck, when you’re looking for answers.Have you ever had the experience of sitting and staring aimlessly out a window because you needed answers to something you were dealing with, and no matter how you moved the problem around and around in your mind, nothing useful seemed to surface? If you have had any experiences even remotely similar to what I just described, then you will know and understand the common life frustration of being stuck… Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about David’s fourth strategy when facing any giant in your life which is to simply answer back (a.k.a the careful response) in which you refuse to listen to your giant’s challenge without issuing your own; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s fifth strategy for winning against the giants in your life which is to play by your own rules (a.k.a. My Own Armour) in which we learn to use what we have been given to accomplish our victories.You will always have the advantage if you create the rules of engagement according to your own strength and abilities.Here’s what I mean…Once King Saul realized that David was willing to go out and stand against this menacing threat that was causing grievous harm to the nation of Israel, he was delighted. He quickly dressed David in his own armour. Saul put his tunic on David, put his coat of armour over him, put his helmet on David’s head, and fastened his sword at David’s side.But something was incredibly wrong with the picture…Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about David’s third strategy of learning to strengthen your confidence using your past victories (a.k.a the grounding strategy); in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s fourth strategy when facing any giant in your life which is to simply answer back (a.k.a the careful response) in which you refuse to listen to your giant’s challenge without issuing your own. David faced an opponent that was skilled in the art of warfare and was a master manipulator who knew how to secure easy victories using the mind game strategy. Goliath tried to taunt, threaten, insult, and intimidate David the same way he had done to the entire army of Israel.He shouted out, “Do I look like a dog that you should dare approach me with a stick? I will feed your carcass to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field”.Now by anyone’s standards, when you have a guy that is almost the size of large truck standing in front of you shouting to you how he will cut you into pieces for the animals to feast on…that can be a very intimidating picture which could make a grown man cry and run for cover.Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talk about David’s second strategy for winning which is to run away from cowards (a.k.a the steer clear strategy) in which you remove yourself from what will weaken you in your fight against any giant; in today’s episode, let’s talk about David’s third strategy of learning to strengthen your confidence using your past victories (a.k.a the grounding strategy).In the pursuit of your dreams, we all get a little shaky and even afraid sometimes…that’s all a part of life; but it is how we deal with those moments of fear and shaken confidence that ultimately decide whether we will succeed or not.David had a simple but profound strategy for this that I personally use today, and one that you too could use at those moments when things seem to be going a little differently that you’d hope – this will strengthen your faith and confidence that you can indeed succeed.David used the power of past victories to strengthen his faith…Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about David’s first strategy, the power of confrontation (a.k.a. standing tall), and we’ll look at how champions reposition themselves to win against their giants; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s second strategy for winning which is to run away from cowards (a.k.a the steer clear strategy) in which you remove yourself from what will weaken you in your fight against any giant.Isn’t it funny how people who are usually afraid of attempting anything notable with their lives, seem to always want to give you advice? It’s kinda like this scenario.You are traveling across the country when you realize that you need water to drink because you are thirsty and becoming dehydrated.As you search the horizon for a place to refresh yourself, you spot a water well with a small group gathered around it. When you reach the well, you come across people dying of thirst who are sitting at the edge, staring longingly at the water inside. Yet for some reason, no one does anything to change the situation.Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about the third giant tactic, the power of importance (a.k.a the superior edge play), and why you should never take a backseat to any challenge in your life; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about David’s first strategy, the power of confrontation (a.k.a. standing tall), and we’ll look at how champions reposition themselves to win against their giants.Instead of fleeing in fear and cowardice at Goliaths’ intimidating taunts, the reverse actually happened. David actually became angry at this giant who dared have the audacity to make an attempt to come in and try to take away the freedom and rights of his fellow countrymen.Instead of standing and being intimidated, David’s mentality was based on the following statement – “after all I’ve been through, if you really think I’m gonna sit back and just allow you to seize and take away my rightful inheritance without a fight, then you are sadly mistaken. I won’t be intimidated and I won’t be denied, I’m prepared to rip off your head if I have to – but you won’t take what belongs to me.” Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about how giants try to use their power of position (a.k.a the dream crusher) to make you feel insignificant so they can crush you and your dreams; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about the third giant tactic, the power of importance (a.k.a the superior edge play); we’ll look at why you should never take a backseat to any challenge in your life.One other thing that you will notice about Goliath is that he always had someone else carrying his shield or doing whatever menial task he wanted his personal servant to do.This is another giant strategy...The theory is that if you see someone else doing menial tasks for them, that it will increase their importance.Giants will always want you to believe that they are more important than they really are.Think about this for a moment...Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about how giants try to use their first tactic, the power of intimidation (a.k.a the scare tactic) to get you flustered so they can easily overcome you; then we talked about the counter-strike technique to employ; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about how giants try to use their power of position (a.k.a the dream crusher) to make you feel insignificant so they can crush you and your dreams.Here is where the strategy gets deeper... Goliath would get on a cliff high above his enemies and look down on them, making him look even bigger than he was. He would position himself above them so they would have to look up to see him.Think about the craftiness of that plan for a moment.Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about how we all face giants in different areas of our lives, what the giants of today look like, and how they try to stand against us;in today's episode, let’s talk about how giants try to use the power of intimidation (a.k.a the scare tactic) to get you flustered so they can easily overcome you; then we’ll talk about the counter-strike technique you’ll employ.A giant's real power, believe it or not, does not lie in its immense size or fierce look, but it lies in its ability to convince you that you have already lost even before the battle began.His secret power is to convince you that you will never win.Think about this for a moment!Think about the last few challenges and difficulties that you had to face in your life. How did they make you feel? Did you feel like you’d never beat them? Did you feel lost or even a little hopeless in facing them? Did you ask yourself, “How am I going to deal with this”?Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about finding your something worth fighting for so you have a clear sense of mission and an attitude to win; in today’s episode, we all face giants in different areas of our lives, so let’s talk about the giants of today and how they try to stand against us.Let's Take A Closer Look At Today's Giants.First of all, what is a giant?It can be a person, problem, or thing of great size, power, strength, or importance ­ usually great or more dominant than others.But that does not matter.Battle after battle has proven that all giants, no matter what form they come in, have not changed over the centuries; they all share two dominant traits.Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about 3 simple steps for unleashing the champion within you; in today’s episode, we’ll talk about finding your something worth fighting for; we’ll walk through defining your biggest reason for winning the battles you are facing right now, so you have a clear sense of mission and an attitude to winGrab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about those 3 things which block most people out of life’s winner’s circle and keeps them from becoming champions; let’s talk about how to avoid them; in today’s episode, let’s talk about 3 simple steps for unleashing the champion within you. Based on what we have discussed, you overcome the #1 mistake to winning and stand boldly and confront your giants, by activating these (3) three simple but powerful principles in your life right now.Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast

In the previous episode, we talked about the only (3) three steps you need to focus on to win like a champion; today’s episode, we’ll talk about those 3 things which block most people out of life’s winner’s circle and keeps them from becoming champions; let’s talk about how to avoid them.Okay, here is the #1 biggest mistake that keeps most people out of the winner's circle - it's called  “Confrontational Reluctance”…That simply means that “They Are Unwilling To Confront The Giants/Problems/Issues They Face.”There are 3 main reasons why most people don't confront their giants - and If you are struggling to win, you’re definitely dealing with one or more of these reasons too...Grab your Gifts:https://www.purposeunleashed.com/principlespodcastSupport the Show.https://www.purposeunleashed,com/principlespodcast