Lord, Are You Sure? New book by Marnie Pehrson - A roadmap for understanding what God is trying to teach you from life experiences and how to decipher what He wants you to do next. The Ebony Tree By: Maxine Thompson An African American novel about four generations of women in one family. It follows the mother-daughter relationship and how it was impacted by slavery. It deals with family secrets, alcoholism, depression, poverty and finally, triumph. The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis, the master apologist, tackles the question that has plagued humanity for centuries. If God is both omnipotent and good, how can we explain the pain and suffering that people experience daily? And what of the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it? With compassion and insight, C.S. Lewis proposes reasonable answers to these critical theological problems, sharing his wisdom with those who seek true understanding.

ATTITUDE... it's the 411 to Success! 
(7 Part Series)

Part 1

One of my favorite things to do is... networking. I have been blessed to be a Mentor to many by providing the "real truth" about prospering in life and business. But here's the funny thing, most people are shocked when I tell them it all begins with attitude.

Here's what most people do when starting a business for the first time:

check out the SBA (Small Business Administration) 

and then comes the infamous Business Plan 

Don't misunderstand me, those are very important steps to starting a business however, if the attitude has not been checked first, there is a good chance that when things just aren't quite going the way you planned, thoughts of negativity begin to seep their way in and then the inevitable happens - you lose focus.

There is a process to everything under the sun! How we choose to deal with obstacles will determine how we come out on the end. 

Your first lesson:

Focus attention to your attitude and the decisions you make every day. 

Be certain the each (negative) decision you make hinders the growth of your business everyday! 

Be certain that each (positive) decision you make is imperative to your success. 

"You can't always control circumstances. But you can control your own thoughts." - Charles Popplestone

Always begin your day on a positive note. Acknowledge God in all He has done for you. Begin with a smile. Think positive thoughts and read scripture and affirmations, this will surely bless your day.

If you are prone to asking opinions of people regarding business decisions, who are those people? Don't forget, this is YOUR dream. Only you and God will be able to manifest the fullness of the dream because the passion lies within YOU not others. It is always good to pass things by others, however, never allow someone else's negativity to become your reality. Seek constructive criticism then weigh the pro's and con's. Pray for discernment, seek wisdom and knowledge -- they're waiting for YOU! 

Remember this: "If it is to be, it's up to ME."

Until the next time (Part 2) ... monitor your ATTITUDE and watch for RESULTS!

Written by: Regina Glenn-Baker
Regina Baker is the Co-Founder & Host of ChristianBusinessTalkRadio.com, Internet Radio for Christians in business, where Christians TALK business. Visit http://www.ChristianBusinessTalkRadio.com.

"You can do whatever you want to do, as long as what you do pleases God!"

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