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Pressure Bust Pipes
Poem
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God will not put more on you
than you can bear
I didn’t know I was this strong
Didn’t know that I could stand this long.
Didn’t believe I could take so many punches
didn’t know trouble came in bunches.
my shoulders are broad
My chest is strong
but how much more and for how long?
Pressure bust pies, Watch mine swell
Pressure bust pipes, now what’s that smell.
It’s not me I know how to weld
God has workmen that are not for sell
Can these arms hold weight made for a crane?
Can these feet stop the speeding train?
That mountain has been spoken to
it still has not moved
Pressure bust pipes, don’t you like the action
Didn’t know life came with adverse traction
Going back… to move forward just like the plunger
makes no sense to add more pressure to a clogged system.
If this is what I can bear than bring it on
my previous record is no wall, but gone.
Dislocated shoulder lots of back pain
one more push-up, so the kingdom can gain
Pressure bust pipes, I am starting to like what it has done
Making me focus on who is number one
Maybe He allowed it, or just knew
But what He put on, came out of the blue.
No complaints because His sovereignty is Supreme
Pressure Bust Pipes
too bad…
I’m a King.
Put the top on Notice
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Why notify the current top occupants that you are coming to the top?
To prepare the atmosphere.
The atmosphere must be positively charged to receive new vision. The proving ground for real world applications needs fertile ground. Lay the ground work for a smooth ascension into the kingdom. New levels new preparation.
Prepare your hearing and Put the Top on Notice
You’re hearing must change so that your heart can imagine and visualize you at the top. Sometimes my mind rejects the enormity of God’s plan for my life. That’s when I inundate my mind with positive visions.
Align the Angels and Put the Top on Notice
Angels respond to God’s word spoken out of saints mounts. Angels get glory in serving God’s children. The Angels go before you to take down some strong holds.
Serve notice to the doorkeepers and help meets: Put the Top on Notice
Not all of your help will come from like-minded people. But help they will.
And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace,
the stones would immediately cry out. Luke 19:40 (KJV)
The amazing part of the principle of faith is that God commands increase on those who believe whether they are saint or sinner. Some of my biggest blessings come from non-believers willingly participating in kingdom business.
Energize the Vision of the Saints and Put the Top on Notice
All of us have someone that admires us, so how are you leading. Faith Giants motivate faith sprouts. You notify the top that you are coming and plant a seed in another believers heart. Follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Do not minimize the fact that your rise to the top is making space in the room you currently occupy. Your team needs to believe the Big vision.
Put the Top on Notice because God is seated at the Top
Put the top on Notice
Why notify the current top occupants that you are coming to the top?
To prepare the atmosphere.
The atmosphere must be positively charged to receive new vision. The proving ground for real world applications needs fertile ground. Lay the ground work for a smooth ascension into the kingdom. New levels new preparation.
Prepare your hearing and Put the Top on Notice
You’re hearing must change so that your heart can imagine and visualize you at the top. Sometimes my mind rejects the enormity of God’s plan for my life. That’s when I inundate my mind with positive visions.
Align the Angels and Put the Top on Notice
Angels respond to God’s word spoken out of saints mounts. Angels get glory in serving God’s children. The Angels go before you to take down some strong holds.
Serve notice to the doorkeepers and help meets: Put the Top on Notice
Not all of your help will come from like-minded people. But help they will.
And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace,
the stones would immediately cry out. Luke 19:40 (KJV)
The amazing part of the principle of faith is that God commands increase on those who believe whether they are saint or sinner. Some of my biggest blessings come from non-believers willingly participating in kingdom business.
Energize the Vision of the Saints and Put the Top on Notice
All of us have someone that admires us, so how are you leading. Faith Giants motivate faith sprouts. You notify the top that you are coming and plant a seed in another believers heart. Follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Do not minimize the fact that your rise to the top is making space in the room you currently occupy. Your team needs to believe the Big vision.
Put the Top on Notice because God is seated at the Top
The Definition of Patience to Dominate
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How to Make it Happen
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Making it happen is only hard in your mind. Getting things going in the right direction starts with the “I can do mindset” . When you feel like no one else is there and you “gotta” make it happen apply these 3 principles.
Encourage yourself
This seems simple but to encourage yourself you cannot mumble. You need audible encouragement. Write down what you want to say to yourself. I.E… ( I will publish my e-book before Christmas). Stop reading right now and write 3 encouragements for yourself. Talk good to yourself because the situation is already speaking negatively.
I will be mentally and physically strong.
I can achieve my goals in life.
I will stay ahead.
I won’t slack on little task I need to accomplish.
I will write down my goals and stick to them.
It is about God – not me
10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NKJV)
Walk by Faith
“We walk by Faith and not by sight “ Talk to God first about everything. Once you set some goals and practice encouraging yourself then get out of your comfort zone and make it happen with positive action. Every step is important. Do not get too happy with a little good work, keep walking out your dreams. Faith does not always see what is next but it definitely sees what the end result will be.
One interview is a stepping out on Faith, 20 interviews is walking by Faith
One sales call is encouraging, 20 sales calls is walking by Faith
Sitting at home praying demonstrates Faith in God. Praying while you are on the way to get what you deserve shows faith in action on this earth.
I shall put myself in unknown conditions in order to achieve what I need.
I will push myself to the limit and then go even further.
Instead of accomplishing 3 goals, I will accomplish 5 and then work ahead some more.
Instead of working to a stopping point, I will make it to a new beginning.
If it is to be it is up to me
I have used this statement before because it is one of the encouragements that I SHOUT when it seems that no one wants to help me. Generally the truth is, “No one wants to help me in the manner I want to receive the help.”
It is hard to help someone that does not want to help themselves. God will get it done with or without you. You get more out of it if you let Him lead you. So stand up and SHOUT ” If it is to be it is up to me.”
Theses are some things that are constructive to say. Within myself I will work until I cannot anymore, then once I have my strength back I will go and do it again. I will not stop until it is set to where if I work or not it won’t even matter.
I am going to stop procrastinating and get it done.
I will stay focused and follow through.
When I write out my goals and I will not tweak them to make it easier for me.
Please Remember:
YOU have to get up and help yourself
You have to stop blaming the world for your problems
YOU have to put yourself in a better position
You have to stop looking for the easy way out
YOU have to stand up to the issues and overcome them
YOU have to Make it Happen
My question to you is…
What are you going to do to Make it Happen?
How to choose a Super Bowl quarterback: Leader
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The NFL had a great introduction segment to Super Bowl XLVIII. Written on a chalk board was the saying I WILL and each player had an opportunity to write in the blank a statement for the ages. At the end of this brief segment they gave us the voices of both quarterbacks. After I heard both leaders I promptly asked my children, who were not watching at this point, a question. Which quarterback would you rather have leading your team, the one who said, “I WILL, Compete my butt off”, or the one who said, “I WILL, Play the best 60 minutes of football in my life.” Both of them said individually and independently that they would prefer the leader that made the second comment.
Before I revealed the answer I asked them why they made this choice. The answers were profound. They said the “Compete my butt off” answer meant that this leader would rise to the level of his opponent. Whatever effort the other team put out, is what he would give back. The second leader that said, “I WILL, Play the best 60 minutes of football in my life.” Meant that this leader would give everything he had and more. They said he would determine his own fate with his actions and effort.
These answers were so profound because Denver Broncos Quarterback Peyton Manning said the first statement and that is exactly the effort we saw. The future Hall of Fame leader competed and let the other team determine his fate. Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson on the other hand gave the performance of his lifetime. Making passes that seamed far above his 2nd year skill level. His decisions in this game were masterful, knowing when to run, when to move and when to be patient in the pocket. His leadership effected the whole team and every Seattle Seahawk seemed to play the Best 60 minutes of football in life.
We respect the efforts and accomplishment of those who compete their butts off. When you have one chance to lead your team to big dreams think like Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson. Before your next big test or meeting say:
I WILL, Play the best 60 minutes of _(insert your vocation vision)___ in my life.
Business leaders should Protect the lead
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This is a sports analogy generally reserved for football but it also can be applied to your Business game plan. 
Generally, it is thought to be more defensive when your team is winning. Even on offense we want our teams to be conservative with their strategies and game plan when they are winning. I have a different philosophy on how to protect the lead. When your business is up, pour it on. Be relentless with all you do. Use your defense to blitz the quarterback. The opposing quarterback in business is represented by your biggest problem. Do not take a break from attacking and subduing whatever is attacking your business. If it is bills or production numbers, do not work with a slack hand when you are ahead your offense should be even more impressive. You already know how to dominate and gain points. When your sales are up and you are covered in work it is time to protect the lead and make more calls and appointments. Becoming a scoring machine and keep going for the big clients and bigger deals. Stay with your game plan, every yard is important. Look for the small deals also because they keep the sales quota going. If you need another reason add more effort just think of the third stringers that want to play. In business these are the new hires, people you may not know exist. When you get really far ahead you can rest a little and let the new hires help out some.
Finally, to protect the lead you have to remain patient and play smart. One fundamental way to protect the lead is to finish strong. Do not get sloppy because you have some success. You are only as good as your last play. Stay focused and make good decisions as if you are just starting the game.
5S process gets business done beautifully
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The 5S process gets business done beautifully. Recently on a manufacturing plant visit I noticed that all the tools in the facility were clearly marked and the flow of product and people was highly organized. I praised them and the manager and his assistant manager both replied that this excellence was due to the 5S process. Being unfamiliar with this method of lean manufacturing meant there was investigation needed.
The 5S Process is generally credited to the Toyota company who applied it to auto making. Toyota believes this is the way to lean manufacturing. The goal is to reduce or eliminate waste. With every action and process being directly related to the production of product waste of time and energy are eradicated.
The tool room in is particular plant was immaculate. Every inch of the shop and the store room was in order down to the individually outlined places for the tools. The files of the tool manager were kept better than most accountants offices. The added benefit of this organization was that the other managers respected the space within the shop. The 5S Process was the boss and everyone else were the employees.
The following information comes from the website Process Improvement Japan
What is 5s?
From the first letter of 5 words in Japanese which mean orderliness (seiri), neatness (seiton),shine (seiso), cleanliness (seiketsu) and discipline (shitsuke). In English, lean 5s is commonly referred to as:
1. Sort
2. Set in Order
3. Shine
4. Standardize
5. Sustain (maintain the discipline to continue with the process)
Lean Manufacturing Tools explains the 5S Process this way.
The five steps of 5S are;
Seiri (Sort, Clearing, Classify) to remove all of the clutter from the work place
Seiton (Straighten, Simplify, Set in order, Configure) to organize all tools, materials and equipment in an efficient and ergonomic manner.
Seiso (Sweep, shine, Scrub, Clean and Check) to clean up the entire area removing all dirt.
Seiketsu (Standardize, stabilize, Conformity) to ensure standard ways of working for the first three stages.
Shitsuke (Sustain, self discipline, custom and practice) to ensure that 5S principles are part of the culture of the business
Patience has no fear
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- Fear and faith cannot exist together
- Children of God must act on the will of their Father
Patience has no fear because it knows the outcome will be delightful. Fear comes to move you off of your path of great accomplishment. Once I was afraid to commit to working out because, I thought the time would take away from my family. Then I questioned if an unhealthy lifestyle would take away years at the end of my life or cause countless days at the doctor’s office. Fear has an unstable foundation and will crumble with careful consideration. A person can live with fear so long, that it becomes comfortable to them. We let fear speak to us in daily activities, so much that we think fear is our unconscious mind attempting to protect us. We must use our faith, our abilities and the Almighty to combat this enemy. In the canvas of the mind fear and faith cannot co-exist, one will dominate. Faith requires action, fear promotes inaction. When decisions arise today ask for wisdom to recognize when you are bowing down to the calamitous reports of fear.
Strive to be a faith giant. Faith giants move to different states to pursue dreams. Faith giants call businesses with ideas to sell and have no prior experience. Faith giants claim debt freedom while possessing a horrid debt to income ratio. God helps faith giants and those of little faith but the more your faith is evident the more He has to work with. The Bible says,
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18
So love yourself, love people and love the Creator who continually supports you. Repel fear and be patient for your dreams.
How have you overcome fear recently?
False Alarm, Good Drill: Plan for the unexpected
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How prepared are you for when there is no power coming to you? The other day when our power went out, it was a few minutes before dark and we were settling in for the evening. At first we were content to wait 45 minutes for the power company to kick in to high gear and get the lights back on and then reality set in. Now it is time to break in to action. Locate the flashlights and check for batteries. Light candles, no locate candles then light them. Now, I have to run outside and fire up the generator and locate the cords to power our lives. Finally, we are ready to plug-in and have a mini-campout. As soon as we do all of this and the evening turns completely dark, the power comes back on.
False Alarm, Good Drill
After going through all of these actions only and not using the tools I was a relieved. Then I began to reflect on other areas of my life and I wondered did I have drills for simple things in life that more than likely will happen. I needed to plan for the unexpected. Could I set up some drills like the grade-school fire drills to have my family better prepared for calamity?
Could we use this as leadership lesson? Sure. Here are a few things leaders can do to be prepared for calamity.
- Make a list of likely challenges that will arise
What if you as a leader have to step away for an extended amount of time? Is your organization or family ready for this? If there is a flood or storm coming towards you, how long do you need to secure vital documents and essentials to start over?
2. Be honest about your ability to overcome catastrophe
If you do not already have the tools to help during a crisis, acquire them. Look at your situation honestly and make the necessary adjustments. A lot of tools and plans are already in place if you assess them properly and put them in your survival plan
3. Run the drill as if the event is actually happening
During the power outage, the only reason that we so calmly pulled out all of the things necessary to survive is that we had done this before. There are a lot of things that have never happened in your organizations or in life but have a high possibility of occurring. Plan for the unexpected. Identify these things and prepare a drill. This is like having a will, having a business succession plan or writing who to call in an emergency on the inside of your wallet.
Tell me about some of your False alarms that were good drills.