Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I did it. Twenty-one days after setting a goal to lose nine pounds, I have lost ten. I'm lower than the weight goal I set which is the weight I hovered at for years prior to a big jump at the end of last year around the holidays. It feels good to be here again. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #196: Reaching Goals Happens in Baby Steps
This was a very satisfying week for me at work. I got several things accomplished that had been camping out on my to-do list for way too long. We had a significant win in an effort that was years in the making; another significant win also written about here; my week was not filled with …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #191: It Feels Good To End Well
A very simple thing happened at work today. Without going into details, suffice it to say that to many it would seem anything but remarkable - good, but hardly anything to write home about. Yet, for me, it was the culmination of a wish and effort in a major area of responsibility for me for …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #188: Nothing Beats Deep Personal Satisfaction
How good are you at making trades with others? I have to admit that I'm a terrible negotiator in some circumstances. I just can't stand the process, so I don't bother. (I did, however, do a pretty good job of bartering while in China back in April.) However, when it comes to conjuring trades with …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #185: Make Yourself a Trade
I do well under pressure. Not much gets me out of sorts or frazzled. In the midst of a crisis I'll be a calming influence and, if possible, interject a little humor along the way to lighten the mood. In academic study, the ability to do much over a short period of time has served …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #171: No Pressure, No Diamonds
