In this course we will look at: WHAT IS SUCESS. God sees, defines and grades success in terms of our character based on biblical principles. Secondly, we will study Solomon's proclamation that TIME and CHANCE play a role in our success. THIRD, we address the age old problem of knowing when to let go and pass the baton onto the next generation. FOURTH, we dissect Solomon's assertion that life is short and God gives us a limited window of time to achieve the things He has for our lives. We are called to work “while it’s day” (while there is light) because we cannot see properly if at all when it’s dark. FIFTH, we will look at the reality of preparation-that SUCCESS mandates that we prepare. Preparation is a major piece of achieving success in any area of life, both personal and professional. SIX and LASTLY, we examine the Preacher's proclamation that we are to achieve success through character first and numbers second. Achieving our goals and making our numbers in life and in the marketplace are important, but not at the cost of a godly character. In the end, such compromise results in false success and a compromised character.
Success is a relative term for many, but not for God's people. The world says that if you achieve what you want to achieve and are happy in life that you have achieved success. Defining success can be applied to life in general, in the marketplace, and to individual tasks lived out in your daily lives. Success is not just a destination-it’s a journey. It's more than just developing the skills and resources needed to thrive in life. In God’s eyes true success is determined by our sacrifices and using what we have been given for God’s glory and purpose as a reflection of our heart. Welcome to Strategies For Success. Please make sure to complete all parts of each module which will help you master the material. Quizzes can be taken as many times as needed and after completing all module segments, you can download a certificate of completion.
Success is often unpredictable, and our abilities and intelligence are no guarantee for success in our personal life or in the marketplace. The truth is that our success is more so in God’s hands than our own. King Solomon said, “…but time and chance happen to them all” (ECCL. 9:11). Is chance the same as luck? Is chance part of God’s plan? In this module we will address these questions and much more. We will look at Ecclesiastes 9:11 which tells us that the richest among us are not the most intelligent the battles are not necessarily won by the strongest people or militaries, nor influence and power with those who have favor...“but time and chance happen to them all” (ECCL. 9:11).
Human beings often fail at handing the baton of power and influence to the next generation. This is especially true of the Baby Boomer generation. In this module I am going to show you that the true value of our works includes our legacy-but our legacy in great part hinges on our letting go of our position, our power, and our job for the betterment of others and the glory of God.
I want to shift gears in this module to see what Solomon says about holding onto material things, power, position, or even office to the point of bringing harm to others.
KING SOLOMON WROTE: “For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing and they have no more reward, for the MEMORY of them is FORGOTTEN” (Ecclesiastes 9:5 ESV).
Life is short and the window to work on earth and honor God in all you do is limited. In this module I am going to show you that your work and all that you do in life, like a farmer who works his farm, while there is still light, because once the sun sets-there is no time or way to see what they are doing. So, let’s make the best of our time and get to work and be successful while it is still light.
President Abraham Lincoln once said “…if I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first six hours sharpening my axe”. King Solomon in the Book of Ecclesiastes tell us that the discipline of “PREPARATION” is biblical as much as it is practical. If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength (Ecclesiastes 10:10).
When preparing for the day ahead is a discipline, art and skill continually being developed. And when we fail to prepare, we prepare to fail.
NEED TO CHANGE True leaders adhere to the timeless moral and ethical standards that have governed the world for thousands of years. But while most modern-contemporary leaders recognize and even acknowledge these timeless moral standards, they rarely esteem or hold them in any form of high regard. In today's module I am going to show you how you and I as marketplace leaders can be individuals who live and lead by a set of unmovable, unchangeable (ultimate) principles that will help us better live and lead without compromise-even under the pressure of expediency. In return, by applying these timeless moral and ethical standards we can and will turn this world right side up again!