For Week 43 of 2014, the NIV Leadership Bible focuses on the importance of Self-Control to a leader’s success.
In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, we read how the apostle Paul understood the importance of discipline and self-control. He trained for his daily spiritual journey like a world-class athlete. Why? Because he wanted to reach the finish without being disqualified. Like a runner during the course of the race, he didn’t stagger from one lane to another. Instead, he stayed focused on the finish line and ran a disciplined race toward the end. Similarly, like a boxer, Paul absorbed powerful blows without falling down. He built up stamina, so he held out for the final rounds…
Out of This World Leaders need to cultivate this same kind of fitness. Identify the habits you need to build into your life, so you can lead effectively—habits such as physical fitness, balance between work and home, financial and personal accountability, and proactivity in the workplace. Lace up your shoes, and get going!
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