tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84615582233629283022009-01-02T12:30:14.803-06:00Dispatches from the world of creative communication for pastor's and churches. Branding, creativity, leadership and fun.Jeff Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946650630593158648noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461558223362928302.post-13070428635827721262009-01-01T14:51:00.002-06:002009-01-01T14:57:56.433-06:00I thought today would be a good day to start blogging again with it being the first day of 2009 and all. So, with the new year upon us I thought I would be stupid and obvious and write about my single resolution for 2009. Yes, I need to lose weight. Yes, I need to be more disciplined. And yes, I need to renew my commitment to Jesus and live more for Him with no strings attached. Yes! I need to DO all of these things, but come on, can I really get excited about these? The answer is — not really.<br /><br />So, after hanging out with some of the coolest people I know over the holidays, I've decided to take a challenge. It's the "Seven Day No Grumble Challenge." Let me explain...<br /><br />Some friends and I were having lunch Monday at the great Genghis Grill and we began talking about life. One of the guys mentioned he was reading a book that challenged him to not complain, blame or gripe for a period of seven days. Every time he caught himself blaming, justifying or complaining, he would slide his index finger across his neck signifying that he was slitting his financial throat. Intense, huh?<br /><br />He said quoting the book, "When you complain, you attract crap into your life. You're a crap magnet!" Now, that's funny...<br /><br />Anyway, we all decided to take "the challenge." So, today is my first day and I've managed not to slit my throat. So far, so good...<br /><br />FYI...The book is "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" by T. Harv Eker. I have purchased the book, but I have not read it as of today. I have read Wealth File #1 starting on page 54, but that's it. I usually don't read books like this, so don't take this as an endorsement, but I do think there are some things to learn from it. Happy reading...Jeff Flowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946650630593158648noreply@blogger.com1