Sharpening the Axe

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Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

One of the reasons why so many people don’t make progress in their spiritual lives, in their ministries, and all other aspects of their lives (be it health, relationships, career, finances, etc.) is because they aren’t investing in resources that will train them on how to excel.

Either that or they are investing in the wrong things.

The principle of sharpening the axe is about working smarter instead of harder.

Receiving mentoring is one example of sharpening the axe.

But you’ve got to pick the right mentor.

Over the years, I’ve written and spoken a great deal about the need to find a mentor and how to go about doing it.

(You can find it all on one page here.)

Another way to sharpen the axe is to read books. Not just any book, however. But game-changing books that unveil the Lord (if you’re reading for spiritual reasons).

Another example of sharpening the axe is by investing in trainings and courses.

Soon, the new year will be upon us. We’ll turn our heads, and it will be here.

My challenge is for you to make a concrete plan on two ways you’ll sharpen your axe in the coming days.

Write them down.

Do it now so you don’t forget.

Until next Thursday,

Your brother,

fv

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