competition - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-28T16:42:24Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/competitionMy Weekly Devotional - The Healthy Edge of Competitionhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/my-weekly-devotional-the-healthy-edge-of-competition2013-10-16T21:00:00.000Z2013-10-16T21:00:00.000ZJack McLaughlin (JMAC)https://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/JackMcLaughlinJMAC<div><div align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-size:14px;color:#0000ff;"><b>My Weekly Devotional - The Healthy Edge of Competition</b></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b>We say things like, It's a rats race out there, and the rats are winning." "nice guys finish last," "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing!"<br /> <br /> Such sentiments characterize our culture, driving workaholic lifestyles that destroy health, fracture family life, and eliminate the spiritual discipline required to have a growing relationship with God. S</b><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b>o what should we do? Avoid all competition? Opt out of the rat race? Retire and watch the world go by? No, those are not options for a follower of Christ. So:<br /> <br /> 1. Beware of competitiveness that leads to jealousy. Cain's competitiveness toward his brother Abel led him to murder (See Ge 4: 1-8). He tried to put his brother down in order to lift himself up. King Saul tried to kill David when the crowd sang, "Saul has slain thousands, and David his ten thousands" (</b></span><span style="font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;">1Sa 18:6-11 NKJV).</span></span></span> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Those words caused jealousy to grow like a cancer in him.<br /> <br /> 2. Understand that by seeking to excel in your calling, you exalt Christ. Paul writes: "You've...seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard...for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally" (1Co 9:24-25 TM). No second-rate effort, no settling for mediocre outcomes. "I'm running hard for the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me. I'm staying alert and in top condition" (1Co 9:26 TM).<br /> <br /> Getting ahead of others isn't what it's about; it's about maximizing all you for God's glory! "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men" (Col 3:23 NIV)</span></span></span></span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="font-size:16px;" class="textImage" align="center"><span style="font-weight:bold;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span></p><p class="textImage" align="center"></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:16px;"><big>Regards and Blessings to you,</big><br /> <big><br /> Jack McLaughlin</big><br /> <big><br /> P.S.</big><br /> <big><br /> A wealth of information is available here to assist you in your attraction marketing,<br /> <br /> online home based business and business opportunity efforts. 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It was just peeping through the dark clouds on the horizon. Its beautiful rays streaked across the sky with confidence, as if to say, "I am here at your service!" I was reminded that this is a new day with new opportunities and challenges. it will only be here for a few hours and then gone like the wind. The success or lack thereof will be determined by my attitude and action. So how can you make the sun rise on your business?</p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><br /> 1. Get Organized - To be successful in business you need to be organized. The organization will help you complete tasks and stay on top of things to be done. Do you plan your day? Do you set priorities?</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><br /> 2. Keep Detailed Records - By keeping detailed records, you'll know where the business stands financially and what potential challenges you could be facing.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><br /> 3. Analyze Your Competition - To be successful, you can't be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Every successful team studies the competition - basketball, hockey, or football. After all, they may be doing something right that you can implement in your business to make more money. No need to reinvent the wheel!</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><br /> 4. Understand the Risks and Rewards - The key to being successful is taking calculated risks to help your business grow. No risks, no reward. Sow to reap!</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><br /> 5. Be Creative - Always be looking for ways to improve your business and to make it stand out from the competition. Recognize that you don't know everything and be open to new ideas and new approaches to your business. Don’t be afraid to change and adapt to new realities.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><br /> 6. 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