Intentionality

Everything you know about time management is wrong (Rory Vaden)

I love this message from Rory Vaden! I was able to interview him when his book, Procrastinate on Purpose, came out. You can check out that interview here after watching this awesome video:

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My focus word for 2015 is better

During the past several years, I have chosen different words to help me focus on my goals and personal growth. In 2013, I chose three words: Dedication, Opportunity, and Intentionality Last year, I chose a three-word phrase: Sharpen Your Ax. The thought behind this was to not focus on starting new things, but to focus…

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Just Take the Next Step

I mentioned before that I was interviewed on Doc Kennedy’s podcast, The Dream Warriors Podcast. Well, I’m excited to tell you that the episode is now live. I would highly recommend that you also subscribe to his podcast and listen to every episode! You can listen to it and leave comments here: 025 Joshua Rivers:…

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Counsel and Instruction from Proverbs 19

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Proverbs 19:20 KJV This is the start of a new thing that I’m trying. I plan to post a Scripture verse/passage or other quote that will help encourage, uplift, and motivate you. If you have any suggestions, please let me know….

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Redeem Your Time Before It’s Too Late

(Rom 13:11-14) And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of…

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How to Simplify Your Life – Lessons from Ray Edwards

It’s simple. That’s one of the main points I like to drive home. Everything doesn’t have to be so complex and chaotic. We can find ways to simplify things. I love to listen to podcasts. One of my must-listen to podcasts each week is the Ray Edwards Show. This week, Ray talks about his journey…

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Priorities – First Chapter of Leave Nothing Undone

This is the first chapter of my book, “Leave Nothing Undone: 13 Key Lessons from the Life of Joshua.” I have also provided the audio of this chapter, if you prefer to listen to it: [powerpress url=”http://qualitylivingmadesimple.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/13keys_ch1.mp3″] 1. Priorities Joshua was a man that set his priorities. Exodus 33:11 tells us that “Joshua, the son…

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How You Can Create Change In Your Habbits

In a previous post, I talked about habits and how to change them. This post continues that same thought. Here, I’m sharing some helpful quotes from Stephen Covey’s book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” If you would like to get this book, get it here. “A habit is the intersection of knowledge, skill, and…

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On a Journey to Change Your Habits?

We are creatures of habit. We tend to do the same the things over and over. We tend to follow patterns and rituals. Traditions are a way of life for us. Many of these habits are subconscious. We don’t think about them…any more. At first, we consciously do something. But, over time, it becomes second…

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Going Beyond the To-Do List and Meeting Goals

There’s a new book out by Erik Fisher and Jim Woods. Erik has been on the Quality Living Made Simple Podcast and is the host of the podcast, “Beyond the To-Do List.” This book, “Beyond the To-Do List Volume 1: Goals,” is the first of three. This one focuses on goals. The next two will…

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