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LOOKING BACK

As we look back at the many Scriptures and principles that we have
explored, and before we come to the end of our journey together, it’s
important to pause and consider some of the key habits and attitudes
that we have learned. I like to use the acronym Success TIPS to provide
a simple way of remembering our road map.

T — Time: One of the most important success habits is effective management of
time. There is a proper time and place for everything: There is a time for prayer,
worship and the study of the Word; there is a time to plan and a time to act;
there is a time for work, and a time for fellowship and rest. We seek to manage
time so that, first, we engage in the appropriate activity at the appropriate time,
and so that we accomplish what is important to be done within the time
allotted for that activity. This is the key to living life fully. A successful life is one
in which time has been well managed.

I — Information: Information is what we know; our skills, the details of our
specific craft. Applying knowledge effectively means being able to accurately
assess what is needed and being able to quickly provide relevant information
to address that situation. Our first challenge is to develop an awareness of our
natural talents, so that we can begin to use our innate abilities in our area of
work. Then we must seek to grow in competence by honing our talents and
skills so as to build a reservoir of information or knowledge that is readily
available to quickly and effectively meet the needs of others.

P — People: Building effective relationships with the people that we encounter
in our daily walk is the third key, but is perhaps the most important. The Bible
teaches us how we should walk in kindness, faithfulness, integrity, and grace,
so that we find favour with both God and man.

S — Self: Self-management is the final key. This means first managing our “inner
selves”: By guarding our heart attitudes and the thoughts of our minds, and
remaining in a place of courage, faith and trust in God. It also means managing
our “outer selves”: By following the practical steppingstones to success that help
turn our dreams into reality, and by taking care of our physical bodies. Finally,
it means developing the disciplines of saving and managing our money, so that
it grows and remains.

Focusing on these Success TIPS will keep us on track as we navigate our
pathway to prosperity.

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