I feel like if I didn't get anything else out of this book but just a clear understanding of how to improve my relationships (and to also actually put this into practice), then this book was well worth the time to read and learn. He goes on to say, "when you understand people, don't take their shortcomings personally, and help them to succeed, you lay the groundwork for good relationships. I understand that the book is not written to an exclusively Christian audience, but a church is not a business.

Some day you will meet a person who cares for none of these, and then you will know how poor you are. One of the best ways to make today feel more worthwhile is to prioritize spending time with the people in your life who mean the most to you. We can easily get carried with the burdens of life and end up not being able to live TODAY to the fullest. And yet, Relationships is just 1 of the 12 “daily dozen” from John Maxwell that you will get from this book. Daily Discpliine: “Every day I will eat low-fat foods and exercise for at least thirty-five minutes.It comes with 50 tear-off pages and it is a handy A5 size so you can keep it on your desk or add a magnet on the back and hang it on your wall board or fridge. Volunteer – Diana once told me that it brings her so much happiness when she helps the homeless in her area. And a study from 2017 found that being present in the moment is an evidence-based way to boost your psychological health. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Whenever I get in a funk, I try to make it a point to sign up to go volunteer at my local food bank that Saturday.

This is a great book to helps you realize how important setting aside time everyday to review certain key areas of your life is. The most representative example of those points is when he speaks of commitment, and his commitment to building a new church building. For instance (regarding the careful and diligent study of the scriptures), for it to benefit us most as Elder Neal A. Commitment: Always Strive for Excellence; People forget how fast you did a job--but they remember how well you did it.

You'll gain it if you put in the work right now to build your foundation, and you'll lose it if you slack off and don't think about your future.

Every time I have a date night planned with my husband or I grab a coffee with a close friend, I feel like it brightens my day and helps me enjoy the moment. Starting RIGHT NOW, give yourself credit for every positive thing you do towards meeting your weight loss goals. What sets successful people apart is their ability to overcome these obstacles and keep moving forward. There are many simple ways to make every day a good day regardless of the circumstances or conditions you face.I loved that he said he would save the fun details about life to tell his wife because he found that he wasn't as excited to tell her fun news if he had already told 3 people at work before he got home. Regardless of your past and regardless of what you have been through and told, the truth is that you’re awesome. Be Grateful Every Day; One of the most important things you can do for yourself is keep your perspective and be thankful for whatever you have. If you really want to make sure your attitude is in check, tell someone else what you’re grateful for.