Dr. Maxwell outlines five key aspects of "generous living": 1. Live a "Yes Life": This involves choosing to fill your mind with positive, true, and noble thoughts, as described in Philippians 4:8. He asserts that the greatest gap between successful and unsuccessful people is how they think. 2. Continually Sow Seeds: He encourages viewers to be "intentional seed sowers", focusing on adding value to people every day. 3. Attract People to God: By living generously and kindly, Christians can be "salt and light", making others curious and "hungry for God".. 4. Receive More Than You Can Imagine: Citing scriptures like Proverbs 11 and Luke 6, he explains that while we don't give in order to get, a principle of abundance is that "the world of the generous gets larger and larger". 5. Live Out Your God-Created Identity: Dr. Maxwell concludes by stating that generosity is about stewardship, recognizing that everything belongs to God and we are managers, not owners. He connects this concept to tithing, referencing Malachi 3:10 as God's challenge to "test me" and see the "windows of heaven" open. The sermon ends with Dr. Maxwell leading a prayer for those who have committed to increasing their generosity and living an abundant life. You can watch the full video here: Unlocking Life-Changing Potential | Dr. John Maxwell

John Mullins discusses "counter-conventional mindsets" that successful entrepreneurs often possess, contrasting them with the best practices typically taught in business schools and used by large corporations. Here are the six mindsets for entrepreneurs: 1. "Yes, we can": This is the willingness to take on customer requests that fall outside of your established core competencies. The example given is Arnold Korea of Atmo Digital, who repeatedly reinvented his business by saying "yes" to new challenges, such as implementing satellite technology for a client despite having no prior experience. 2. "Problem first, not product first": Successful entrepreneurs focus on solving a genuine customer problem, rather than just iterating on an existing product. His example is Jonathan Thorne, who created non-stick surgical forceps to solve a specific problem for surgeons, eventually finding a critical market with neurosurgeons. 3. "Think narrow, not broad": Entrepreneurs often find success by targeting a very narrow, specific market initially, unlike big companies that seek large markets from the start. The founders of Nike, for instance, didn't try to make shoes for everyone; they focused on creating better shoes specifically for elite distance runners. Only after mastering that niche did they expand. 4. "Asking for the cash and riding the float": Cash is the lifeblood of a new venture, and entrepreneurs should find ways to get customers to fund the business's growth. Elon Musk and Tesla famously did this by collecting $10 million in upfront payments for the Tesla Roadster before the first car was even built. They repeated this by taking half a billion dollars in deposits for the Model 3. 5. "Beg, borrow, but please don't steal": Instead of raising huge amounts of capital to buy assets, entrepreneurs should try to borrow what they need. The founders of "Go Ape" wanted to build treetop adventure courses. Instead of buying forests, they partnered with the UK Forestry Commission to use their trees, land, and parking lots, significantly lowering their startup costs.

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We’re so glad you’re here! 💛 This is a global community of women and girls learning to turn surviving into thriving—and thriving into leadership. Together, we explore how faith, creativity, and neuroscience can help us rebuild from the inside out—rewiring the brain, restoring hope, and rediscovering purpose. Here’s how to get started: ✨ Introduce Yourself — Share a little about your story or what brought you here. 🪶 Join a Creative Connection — Ask for the monthly creative connection prompt - poetry, art, or writing. Together, we will gather to explore the monthly prompt. **Every second Saturday at 1:00 PM MST / 12:00 PM PST / 2:00 PM CST/ 3:00 PM EST 💬 Engage with Others — Comment, encourage, and celebrate one another’s progress—your story can spark someone else’s healing. 🌱 Grow in Leadership — Choose from two methods. Simple: ILEAD workbooks are available in Peer Leadership. Attend Maxwell-inspired meetups or join a discussion on personal growth (Sundays at 5:00 PM MST / 4:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST). Deeper method: Through the classroom - A deeper, self-paced reflection study on each ILEAD topic is also available. YOU choose! Email info@beginagaininternational to register for meetups or connection space. Every moment can be a moment to begin again. Welcome to a space where your voice, your growth, and your future all matter. 🌸