Proverbs 21:17, “He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich.” Years ago, as I was trying to rebuild my life I had lunch with a very wealthy, successful, businessman. I often tell people that I am where I am today because I’ve asked alot of questions along…
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Proverbs 20…are you “astray?”
Proverbs 20:1, “Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.” This Proverb was written almost 3000 years ago. I have a feeling if Solomon were still alive today he would tell us to replace the words wine and alcohol with whatever our addiction is, or whatever leads us…
Proverbs 18…listen to learn
Proverbs 18:2, “Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.” One of my favorite personal development books is “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey. Covey methodically goes through 7 Habits he has observed in all people who are highly effective. The 5th Habit is;…
Proverbs 17…less=more
Proverbs 17:27-28, “A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” (NLT) It would be foolish for me to add anything else… P.E.A.C.E. jay@eaglelaunch.com
Proverbs 16…motives
Proverbs 16:2, “People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.” Something I learned early in recovery was whenever I was faced with a difficult situation, I was told to step back, and examine my motives by asking myself, “why am I doing this, and is any good going to come from…
Just a thought…
John 1:1-3, “In the beginning the Word already existed. the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He (Jesus) existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him.” (NLT) I remember the first time I ever stayed at a Hampton Inn several years ago. Back…
Proverbs 15…wanting to improve=replacing our wants with our needs…
Proverbs 15:31; “If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.” (NLT) Back in my college days I wasn’t the best student in the world but I got pretty good grades. Getting me to sit still for an hour was not an easy task and then expecting me to do…
Proverbs 14…some thoughts from my simple mind
Proverbs 14:3, “A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.”…if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all. Proverbs 14:7, “Stay away from fools for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.”…if you want to be a winner, run with…
Proverbs 13…get rich slow AND steady wins the race
If there is one thing I’ve learned in life is the fact there are no free lunches. In the 13th Proverb Solomon clearly states what it takes in order to grow wealth and it is a 4 letter word many people do not want to hear…W-O-R-K. Although work is the key to growing wealth it…
Proverbs 12…P.E.A.C.E
The 12th Proverb touches on several aspects of effective living. It was easy to pull a verse and match it with each of the letters of my P.E.A.C.E. acrostic. As I’ve touched on several times in the past; successful people have a Plan, put forth consistent Effort to execute the plan, have an Attitude that believes…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.