In April 2009, my pastor Matt Gregory led our congregation at Soul Purpose Church through a 4 week teaching series called “One Month To Live.” In their excellent book by that title, Kerry and Chris Shook give simple homework assignments each day for 30 days. The Day #1 assignment was to right down 5 things you would do if you knew you only had 30 days to live.

The very first thing I wrote down was “Complete everything associated with my journaling e-book, including 1) Revise my free e-book, 2) Create 11 auto-responders, 3) Narrate book, 4) PRESS release. This will create substantial residual income for Julia and leave a tremendous legacy.”

While it took me about 10 months to finally set aside the time to complete this, I never forgot what I wrote in my journal. As a result, on February 1, 2010, I launched my 30 Days To Breakthrough free e-course. In my opinion, this will be the greatest legacy I ever leave.

Welcome to Day #11 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Today our topic is Think BIG, Act Small! Organizations that “think small” tend to stay small and
those who “act big” tend to get into trouble. Level 5 leaders embrace humility, strategic focus, discipline, and teamwork.

Purpose powers passion! One of the things that kept me going through significant trials over the past few years is knowing my life purpose. To live on purpose, you must know your purpose. What is your life purpose? Do you know? Are you living it? How much passion do you have? What would you do if you knew you had one month to live?

Welcome to Day #9 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Today we discuss the importance to SIMPLIFY. The longer I live and the more I experience, the more I become convinced of the importance in simplifying my life. Instead of us owning our possessions, they can easily end up owning us or at least consuming much of our time.

Welcome to Day #8 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Today we begin a new 7 day series about Stewarding Your Talent. Today’s topic is BE Outstanding! According to John G. Miller, a world leader in teaching about personal accountability, “People fire organizations!” Have you ever been fired before by any of your clients? I have. And it’s not fun. As I reflect back on previous business failures, I recognize a common thread – I failed to BE Outstanding!

Welcome to Day #7 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Today is the last day of the 7 days series about Stewarding Your Time. Tomorrow we begin our second 7-day series about Stewarding Your Talent. According to Jim Rohn, “Keeping a journal is one of the three treasures to leave behind for the next generation.” The other two are your pictures and your library.

Welcome to Day #6 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Today we’ll discuss benefits of keeping a journal. Today’s Link of the Day is a great resource to inspire you. As you journey through life with God, recording your adventure in a journal is a great help.

Welcome to Day #5 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Today’s topic is clear written GOALS. While most people know there is value in writing down their goals. only about 3% of people actually do it. Amazing.

Welcome to Day #4 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Now we’re ready to talk about PRIORITIES. According to Pastor Rick Warren, “Love is spelled T.I.M.E.” When you ask Christians what their top priorities are, many say “God, family, church, and work” in that order. But if you look at how many of those people spend their time and money, that just isn’t true.

Welcome to Day #3 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey. Today, we focus on the importance of HABITS. It’s been said that good habits are the key to all success and that successful people do daily what unsuccessful people do occasionally. The only way you’ll form long-lasting habits is by applying the Power of Less.