2 Warnings Against a Life of Anxiety and Failure (Business Devo)

The Growtime Show

Reference

Reference: Psalm 1:1-3

Subtitle

Discover the divine formula for entrepreneurial success and peace of mind in this powerful Business Devotional. Learn how to overcome anxiety and worry by aligning your inputs and relationships with God's principles, setting the stage for unprecedented business growth and personal fulfillment.

Summary

In this eye-opening episode of the Grow Time Business Devotional, we delve into the root causes of anxiety among entrepreneurs and business owners, offering a powerful biblical solution from Psalm 1. Despite record levels of unhappiness in America, including among high performers, we uncover two key factors that can dramatically shift your entrepreneurial journey from stress to success.

We explore how the content you consume and the company you keep are crucial determinants of your business outcomes and personal well-being. By carefully curating your inputs - from social media to mentors - and aligning yourself with godly principles, you can transform your entrepreneurial experience.

The episode breaks down Psalm 1, revealing it as God's success formula for business owners. We discuss the progression from casual influence to deep-seated habits, and how to avoid the pitfalls of ungodly counsel, sinful behaviors, and scornful attitudes. Instead, we offer practical advice on surrounding yourself with high-quality, successful individuals who embody both wealth and character.

Ultimately, this Business Devotional promises that by managing these two critical aspects - content and company - entrepreneurs can position themselves for prosperity in all their endeavors. It's not just about spiritual growth, but tangible, real-world success. Whether you're battling anxiety about the economy, your business decisions, or the future, this episode provides a roadmap to peace, fulfillment, and unparalleled business growth.

Top 3 Growth Tips

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  Curate Your Content Consumption: Intentionally choose inputs that align with godly principles and foster positivity. Limit exposure to anxiety-inducing media and focus on content that is "true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable." [Timestamp: 7:45]
• Elevate Your Inner Circle: Surround yourself with high-character, successful individuals who embody both spiritual and business excellence. Seek mentors and join mastermind groups that challenge you to grow. [Timestamp: 18:30]
• Align Your Business with God's Ways: Ensure your business practices and products are in harmony with biblical principles. This alignment is key to sustainable success and peace of mind in entrepreneurship. [Timestamp: 14:15]

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Show Highlights

[1:05] Ken introduces Psalm 1 as God's success formula for entrepreneurs.

[2:30] "Americans are the most unhappy since that time in recorded history. And this includes high performers and business owners."

[3:45] Ken reveals the two key insights from Psalm 1 about overcoming anxiety in entrepreneurship.

[5:20] "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful."

[7:15] Ken discusses the importance of carefully selecting your inputs and content consumption.

[9:30] "Whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, these are not boring things."

[11:00] "You get what you focus on, not what you deserve."

[12:45] Ken explains the progression of negative influence: from the ungodly to sinners to the scornful.

[14:30] "If you fight against the ways things work in the universe, then you're going to hit a lot of walls."

[16:15] Ken shares personal experiences of choosing winning influences over losing ones.

[18:45] "I want to be in rooms, generally speaking, where I am the least intelligent person there, where I'm bringing the average down because I want to learn."

[20:30] Ken interprets the metaphor of being "like a tree planted by the rivers of water."

[22:00] "Whatever he does shall prosper. It doesn't mean whatever good thing you do or noble thing you do or charity thing you do... This says, whatever you do."

[23:45] Ken emphasizes the importance of both eliminating negative influences and actively seeking positive ones.

[25:00] Ken introduces the Grow Time Business Devo as a resource for entrepreneurs seeking biblical business wisdom.