Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Over six months ago, we started some major home renovations. The first couple of months saw the kitchen completely gutted, the wall removed between the kitchen and dining room, and everything new from the ground up, opening up a significant part of the main floor of the house with the change. Then after a little …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #211: Keep the End in View
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
