DAILY HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE

About Course
This is a transformative course designed to equip students with the daily habits and mindset necessary to achieve success in their personal and professional lives. Rooted in Christian teachings, practical exercises, and real-world examples, students will learn how to develop habits that lead to increased productivity, improved relationships, and a stronger sense of purpose. By applying the teachings of Christ and the wisdom of successful individuals, students will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance their personal and professional lives. Through this course, students will learn to integrate their faith with their daily habits, leading to a more purposeful, productive, and fulfilling life. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to make lasting changes, overcome self-doubt, and achieve their full potential.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the importance of daily habits in achieving success
- To develop habits that lead to increased productivity and efficiency
- To cultivate a growth mindset and overcome obstacles
- To build strong relationships and a supportive network
- To integrate biblical teachings into daily life and decision-making
What Will You Learn?
- Identify and develop daily habits that lead to success
- Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Build resilience and perseverance in the face of obstacles
- Cultivate a growth mindset and overcome fixed mindset thinking
- Develop a supportive network and build strong relationships
- Integrate biblical teachings into daily life and decision-making
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Daily Habits of Highly Successful People
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Topic: The importance of daily habits, characteristics of highly successful people
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Objective: To understand the significance of daily habits in achieving success.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the significance of daily habits, identify key characteristics of highly successful people.
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Biblical Reading: Proverbs 4:23-27 – “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Being intentional about the habits we form, as they have the power to shape our lives.)
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Book Reading: Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon and Schuster. (Chapter 1: “Be Proactive”)
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Book Reading: Duhigg, C. (2012). The power of habit: Why we do what we do in life and business. Random House. (Chapter 1: “The Habit Loop”, Chapter 2: “The Craving Brain”)
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Assignment: Reflect on your current daily habits and set goals for improvement. Identify one habit you want to change and create a plan to implement the new habit.
Module 2: Goal-Setting and Planning
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Topic: Setting SMART goals, creating a vision board, planning for success
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Objective: To develop SMART goals and create a plan for achieving them.
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Learning Outcome: Develop SMART goals, create a vision board, understand the importance of planning
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Biblical Reading: Habakkuk 2:2-3 – “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.” (Write down our vision and make it plain, so that we can run with it and make it a reality.)
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Book Reading: – Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon and Schuster. (Chapter 2: “Begin with the End in Mind”)
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Book Reading: McKeown, G. (2014). Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less. Crown Business. (Chapter 2: “The Essentialist”)
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Assignment: Set SMART goals and create a vision board. Review and adjust your goals regularly.
Module 3: Time Management and Productivity
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Topic: Prioritizing tasks, managing distractions, using productivity tools
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Objective: To prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of prioritizing tasks, learn how to manage distractions, use productivity tools
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Biblical Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 – “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.” (Make the most of every opportunity and live wisely, which includes being intentional about how we use our time.)
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Book Reading: – Newport, C. (2016). Deep work: Rules for focused success in a distracted world. Grand Central Publishing. (Chapter 1: “The Deep Work Hypothesis”)
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Book Reading: McKeown, G. (2014). Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less. Crown Business. (Chapter 5: “The Power of Focus”)
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Assignment: Implement a time management system and track productivity. Eliminate one distraction that hinders your productivity.
Module 4: Self-Care and Wellness
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Topic: Importance of self-care, stress management, physical wellness
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Objective: To understand the importance of self-care and wellness.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of self-care, learn stress management techniques, and prioritize physical wellness
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Biblical Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Jesus offers us rest and refreshment; taking care of ourselves is essential to living a healthy and balanced life.)
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Book Reading: – Reading, S. (2017). The self-care revolution. Hay House. (Chapter 1: “The Revolution Begins”)
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Book Reading: Clark, L. A. (2022). The Self-Care Mindset: A Powerful Approach to Building Resilience, Confidence, and Happiness. Rockridge Press. (Chapter 1: “The Power of Self-Care”)
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Assignment: Develop a self-care plan and implement stress management techniques. Schedule self-care time into your daily routine.
Module 5: Mindfulness and Meditation
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Topic: Introduction to mindfulness and meditation, benefits for success
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Objective: To understand the benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, learn basic mindfulness and meditation techniques
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Biblical Reading: Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God.” (Be still and quiet, and focus on God’s presence through reading the Bible and prayers.)
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Book Reading: – Harris, R. (2019). The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living. Shambhala Publications. (Chapter 2: “The Problem of Happiness”)
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Book Reading: Newport, C. (2016). Deep work: Rules for focused success in a distracted world. Grand Central Publishing. (Chapter 3: “The Power of Focus”)
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Assignment: Practice mindfulness and meditation in the words of God daily. Start a mindfulness journal to track your progress.
Module 6: Resilience and Adaptability
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Topic: Building resilience, adapting to change, learning from failure
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Biblical Reading: Romans 5:3-5 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” (Rejoice in sufferings, it produces perseverance, character, & hope.)
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of resilience, learn how to adapt to change, develop a growth mindset
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Book Reference: Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The power of passion and perseverance. Scribner. (Chapter 1: “Showing Up”, Chapter 2: “Diligence”)
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Assignment: Reflect on past experiences and develop a plan for building resilience
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Objective: To build resilience and adapt to change.
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Book Reading: – Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The power of passion and perseverance. Scribner. (Chapter 2: “Grit”)
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Book Reading:Tucker, J. (2021). Anticipate, Adapt, Overcome: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in a Fast-Changing World. Morgan James Publishing. (Chapter 1: “The Art of Anticipation”)
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Assignment: Reflect on past experiences and develop a plan for building resilience. Identify one area where you need to build resilience.
Module 7: Networking and Building Relationships
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Topic: Importance of networking, building relationships, communication skills
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Objective: To understand the importance of networking and building relationships in achieving success.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of networking, learn how to build relationships, develop effective communication skills
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Biblical Reading: Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (The importance of surrounding ourselves with people who can help us grow and improve.)
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Book Reading: Cloud, H. (2018). The Power of the Other: The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, from the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond–and What to Do About It. HarperCollins. (Chapter 2: “The Power of the Other”)
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Book Reading: Brogan, C. (2020). The Age of Influence: The Power of Influencing Others. Hay House. (Chapter 1: “The New Era of Influence”, Chapter 2: “Your Influential Network”)
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Assignment: Attend a networking event and practice building relationships. Reach out to someone you admire or want to learn from and ask for their advice or guidance.
Module 8: Continuous Learning and Personal Growth
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Topic: Importance of continuous learning, personal growth strategies, lifelong learning
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Objective: To understand the importance of continuous learning and personal growth.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of continuous learning, learn personal growth strategies, and develop a lifelong learning mindset
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Biblical Reading: 2 Timothy 2:15 – “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (To be diligent in our pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.)
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Book Reading: – Matthews, J. (2020). The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance. Penguin Random House. (Chapter 1: “The Journey Begins”)
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Book Reading: Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon and Schuster. (Chapter 7: “Sharpen the Saw”)
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Assignment: Develop a personal growth plan and commit to lifelong learning. Identify one area where you need to learn and grow.
Module 9: Overcoming Procrastination and Perfectionism
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Topic: Understanding procrastination and perfectionism, strategies for overcoming
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Objective: To overcome procrastination and perfectionism.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the root causes of procrastination and perfectionism, learn strategies for overcoming
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BR: Phil 3:12-14 – “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Hold on our goals, let’s stop procrastination or perfectionism.)
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Book Reading: – Steel, P. (2020). Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now. Penguin Random House. (Chapter 1: “The Procrastination Puzzle”)
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Book Reading: McKeown, G. (2014). Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less. Crown Business. (Chapter 5: “The Power of Focus”)
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Assignment: Implement strategies for overcoming procrastination and perfectionism. Break down a large task into smaller, manageable steps.
Module 10: Building a Support Network
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Topic: Importance of a support network, building a community, accountability
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Objective: To build a support network and community.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of a support network, learn how to build a community, develop accountability
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Biblical Reading: Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (The importance of carrying each other’s burdens and supporting one another.)
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Book Reading: – Cloud, H. (2018). The Power of the Other: The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, from the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond–and What to Do About It. HarperCollins. (Chapter 5: “The Power of Boundaries”)
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Book Reading: Brogan, C. (2020). The Age of Influence: The Power of Influencing Others. Hay House. (Chapter 2: “Your Influential Network”)
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Assignment: Join a community or find an accountability partner. Reach out to someone you trust and ask for their support.
Module 11: Managing Fear and Doubt
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Topic: Understanding fear and doubt, strategies for managing
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Objective: To manage fear and doubt.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the root causes of fear and doubt, learn strategies for managing
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Biblical Reading: Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.” (God is with us, even in the darkest valley, we can trust in His presence and comfort.)
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Book Reading: – Harris, R. (2019). The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living. Shambhala Publications. (Chapter 5: “The Power of Mindfulness”)
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Book Reading:Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The power of passion and perseverance. Scribner. (Chapter 5: “Grit and Talent”)
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Assignment: Reflect on past experiences and develop a plan for managing fear and doubt. Practice mindfulness and meditation to calm your fears.
Module 12: Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
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Topic: Understanding confidence and self-esteem, strategies for building
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Objective: To build confidence and self-esteem.
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Learning Outcomes: Understand the importance of confidence and self-esteem, learn strategies for building
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Biblical Reading: Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (We are God’s handiwork, created for good works, we can trust in our identity and purpose.)
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Book Reading: – Clark, L. A. (2022). The Self-Care Mindset: A Powerful Approach to Building Resilience, Confidence, and Happiness. Rockridge Press. (Chapter 3: “Building Confidence”)
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Book Reading: Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon and Schuster. (Chapter 2: “Begin with the End in Mind”)
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Assignment: Practice building confidence and self-esteem through affirmations and self-care. Write down positive affirmations about yourself.
Module 13: Embracing Failure and Learning from Mistakes
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Topic: Understanding failure and mistakes, strategies for learning from
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Objective: To learn from failure and mistakes.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of learning from failure, develop a growth mindset
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BR: Ps 37:23-24 – “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” (God is with us, even in our mistakes & failures, we can trust in His guidance and support.)
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Book Reading: – Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The power of passion and perseverance. Scribner. (Chapter 5: “Grit and Talent”)
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Book Reading: Steel, P. (2020). Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now. Penguin Random House. (Chapter 4: “The Power of Time Management”)
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Assignment: Reflect on past failures and mistakes, develop a plan for learning from future mistakes. Identify one mistake you made and what you learned from it.
Module 14: Cultivating Gratitude and Positive Thinking
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Topic: Importance of gratitude, strategies for cultivating positive thinking
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Objective: To cultivate gratitude and positive thinking.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of gratitude, learn strategies for cultivating positive thinking
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Biblical Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (Give thanks in all circumstances, trusting that God is working everything out for our good.)
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Book Reading: – Harris, R. (2019). The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living. Shambhala Publications. (Chapter 5: “The Power of Mindfulness”)
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Book Reading: DiDonato, K. (2022). The Self-Care Mindset: A Powerful Approach to Building Resilience, Confidence, and Happiness. Rockridge Press. (Chapter 5: “The Power of Gratitude”)
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Assignment: Practice gratitude and positive thinking through journaling and meditation. Write down three things you are grateful for each day.
Module 15: Building Resilience and Grit
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Topic: Understanding resilience and grit, strategies for building
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Objective: To build resilience and grit.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of resilience and grit, learn strategies for building
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Book Reading: – Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The power of passion and perseverance. Scribner. (Chapter 2: “Grit”)
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Book Reading: Tucker, J. (2021). Anticipate, Adapt, Overcome: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in a Fast-Changing World. Morgan James Publishing. (Chapter 1: “The Art of Anticipation”)
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BR: James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” (Trials and challenges can produce perseverance and resilience in our lives.)
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Assignment: Reflect on past experiences and develop a plan for building resilience. Identify one area where you need to build resilience and create a plan.
Module 16: Sustaining Success and Achieving Long-Term Goals
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Topics: Strategies for sustaining success, achieving long-term goals
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Objective: To sustain success and achieve long-term goals.
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Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of sustaining success, learn strategies for achieving long-term goals
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Biblical Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” (Run the race of life with purpose and perseverance, keeping our eyes on the prize.)
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Book Reading: – Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon and Schuster. (Chapter 7: “Sharpen the Saw”)
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Book Reading: McKeown, G. (2014). Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less. Crown Business. (Chapter 5: “The Power of Focus”)
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Assignment: Develop a plan for sustaining success and achieving long-term goals. Review and adjust your goals regularly to stay on track.