Lead Steady, But Keep Moving

The model: lead steady, but keep moving.

"If you’re waiting for life to “settle down” before you lead boldly, you’ll be waiting a long time. The future belongs to leaders who can navigate the turbulence without losing their footing." - Ray Johnston

I wanted to share this.

Often I wait for things to be right and calm... This reminds me that I need to lead boldly, especially when things are turbulent. 

Your Worldview Matters

Your Worldview Matters.. (from one of my quiet times this week)..

“For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible . . . everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.” Colossians 1:16 (MSG)

There are several competing worldviews—naturalism, which denies God’s existence and purpose; humanism, which centers life on self; and theism, which has God as Creator and life’s purpose-giver. Naturalism reduces life to random chance, stripping it of inherent value, while humanism exalts human control but ultimately replaces God with self. Theism, taught in God's Word, declares that everything was made by God and for God, giving life meaning and direction. In a world full of conflicting beliefs, recognizing that I was created by and for God is the foundation for a purposeful and coherent life.

Bottom Line:
Understanding my worldview shapes how I see myself, my purpose, and the world around me.

What is your Worldview and where do you see yourself as a result of it? Does your Worldview provide you with a purpose for your life? 

No Secrets to Success

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell

Are you looking for short cuts or the easy way? To reach success and significance will require hard work and planning! 

Intentions are not Enough

"Your direction, not your intention, determines your destination." ~ Craig Groeschel

Intentions are not enough, what are you actually doing to determine and follow a direction to achieving it? 

On the Path to Growth

On the path to growth:

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along. ... You must do the thing you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Start Small, Move Forward

The real question is not "What is my current position?" but rather, "What is my current trajectory?" Doing nothing builds nothing. Put yourself on the path to something better. Start small, but make sure you start." - James Clear (inspired by an Instagram caption from Kayla Henry.)

This quote reminds me that progress is less about where I am right now and more about the direction I'm heading. Staying still or doing nothing guarantees no growth, but even small, intentional steps will move me closer to something better. The key is to focus on momentum, not perfection.

Potential Action steps:

1. Identify one area in my life or work where I want to see growth.

2. Define a small, simple step I can take this week (not overwhelming, just doable).

3. Commit to consistency—repeat small actions daily or weekly so they compound over time.

I'm going to start by writing down one habit that’s holding me back (overwhelm of my work in-box). I'm going to replace it with one small, positive habit—by setting a 10-minute timer to focus on one task each day this week.

Fear: The Price to Pay

“The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.

"Know that you're going to make mistakes. Wake up and realize this: Failure is simply a price we pay to achieve success.” - John C. Maxwell

Is there something you’re afraid of doing? I encourage you to do it and either win or learn from it.