Hi, Rod. I'm by far the worst multi-tasker as well...only I do it far too often. So, I was writing this to myself :) You definitely do get a lot done! I look forward to continuing to see what is ahead for you!

Mike, thanks for the comment. My focus is on becoming a better communicator and developing creativity/innovation so that I can generate more winning ideas for my business, my employer, and my customers.

This was a comment from Mike Holmes http://www.raisetheeup.com:

This is a great post!

I must admit: I am learning how to take advantage of # 1. I'm spending more of my time doing things that matter...things that contribute to the bottom line. But I must also admit: I'm having trouble with #5...because I want what I want NOW!! LOL!

But seriously...great stuff!

Brenda, thank you for your kind words. I love reading your blog as well, and find that I get a lot of fuel for success there. I would agree with you, that the more reading we can do, the more leading we can do, as well as being more effective folowers :)

Rod, thanks for the compliment. I'll give the kudos to VP Joe Biden :) You definitely are going for the gold at your website and in all your work. Just remember the ultimate gold: to hear our Creator say to us at the end of our lives: "Well done, good and faithful servant." It is the courage to use our talents and abilities, not ignore or bury them out of laziness or fear, that will help us hear those words when it's all said and done.

Nathaniel, glad you enjoyed the article. :)

Marilyn, thanks for the kind remarks. By the way, I stopped by your site. Is that your site, or a friend's? I was not sure, since the main person features is Christopher Duncan.

Leisa, thanks for the comment. Writing down an action plan and actually putting it into practice takes a certain level of integrity, discipline, and accountability. But in the long run, it will pay big dividends.

Thanks for the great information, Robinana. One of the best teachings I had in church last year was a series on suffering. As you stated, we can never be completely ready for it. But He is our strength in weakness. I would say that it is importance to be studying and reflecting on the Word on a consistent basis, because that is one form of preparation.

By the way, I hope you've got those socks back on :)

Rob, thanks for the input. I agree with you. I found his whole book to be fascinating and very practical as well. I also love anything by Dallas Willard, who is a philosophy professor in California. He wrote a book that could easily be a supplemental text for Richard Foster's books. It was called the Spirit of the Disciplines.