Elzie Flenard

Sometimes I catch myself wanting to jump to the next level before I’m really ready for it. I want to move, to prove I’ve outgrown where I am. But, I’ve learned the hard way... if my mind isn’t open, I’m not going anywhere.

If I can’t picture the future I say I want, how could I possibly step into it? When I cling to the way things are, growth doesn’t show up. I stay stuck. It’s a strange kind of comfort... the safety of the familiar, even when I know I’m capable of more.

But real change, the kind that lasts, doesn’t happen without a shift in mindset first. I have to see it before I live it. That clarity isn’t flashy, but it makes all the difference.

I remember: sit with where you are, open your thinking, then let the next step reveal itself. There’s no rush.

Listen to the full episode: https://journeytomastery.captivate.fm/episode/563-faith-requires-refinement/

A lot of Christian founders playing small in the name of humility.

But there’s a difference between humility… and avoiding your assignment.

I broke this down in a short 10-minute episode on what it really means to take dominion in business without apology.

Here it is:

https://journeytomastery.captivate.fm/episode/559-christian-founder-take-dominion/

What Authority Really Means

I’ve learned that real authority isn’t about being everywhere or having the most followers. It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room, either.

Grateful today for health, strength and HOPE!