How to Find Your Passion

Today we hear, or read—those of us who do read—that to be happy and productive in our jobs we have to “find our passion”. And if it’s not found in the job we have, then we are justified in continually changing jobs in search of it. In fact, such action is encouraged by experts in… Continue reading How to Find Your Passion

Fixer

Entrepreneur with group of celebrating business partners in office with bright windows in background

As we amble through life, there are inevitably things that break down and need fixing. Most of us accept breakdowns, though unwelcome, as more or less normal when it comes to mechanical things such as cars, snowmobiles, computers and such. And we can call on a whole group of professional technicians to do the fixing—including… Continue reading Fixer

Potential

Just exactly what is potential? I’ve had a definition of potential for years: potential = not much darn good yet. Perhaps a better way of describing what potential –  something we all have to a lessor or greater extend – really is, is to see it as a gold or diamond mine you may know… Continue reading Potential

Passion: the Fuel of Success

A good question to ask when you’re pursuing success—whether in the workplace, your career or business, a relationship, your faith, or whatever—is: What role does passion play in achieving the success I am seeking? To answer this important question, let’s first define what passion is and what it looks like. Bob Gass, an evangelist, says… Continue reading Passion: the Fuel of Success

Setbacks

Here’s an alert for all those in pursuit of success in any area of life, be it career, business, education, or something personal like a relationship or marriage: prepare for setbacks! When setting out to see a dream realized, most of us give little thought to setbacks that may pop up along the way. But… Continue reading Setbacks

Standards: Essential to Success

Hey, Success Pursuer, here are a few questions for you: What standards for work and behaviour do you set for yourself when it comes to honesty, ethics, work, punctuality, dependability, productivity, etc.? Are these standards high enough? Do you live these standards, or are you one who says, “Do as I say, don’t do as… Continue reading Standards: Essential to Success

Call and Complication

Dorothy Pang, CAO Cornerstone Community Church Dorothy has a heart for people and a mind for systems. Drawn by the mission of the church and God’s undeniable call, Dorothy wound down her law practice and joined the church in late 2011. She helped oversee the construction of the new facility and presently oversees the day-to-day… Continue reading Call and Complication

Encouragement While Under Attack

Cliff McDowell, President P23 Entertainment Cliff is an award-winning producer of both animation and live action feature films that are family friendly and entertaining. His studio has created a number of highly celebrated shows in various market levels, airing around the world. Titles include the children’s animated series, Bibleman and Paws & Tales, and feature… Continue reading Encouragement While Under Attack

Faith and Business

James Lau, Entrepreneur Multiple Business Ventures James has been involved in many businesses that span the globe. Born in Thailand to a Buddhist family and having immigrated to Canada as a teenager, he has learned firsthand that life is anything but predictable. Yet he has also learned that our responses can be predictable, as we… Continue reading Faith and Business

Focus not Balance

Dorothy Pang, CAO Cornerstone Community Church Dorothy has a heart for people and a mind for systems. Drawn by the mission of the church and God’s undeniable call, Dorothy wound down her law practice and joined the church in late 2011. She helped oversee the construction of the new facility and presently oversees the day-to-day… Continue reading Focus not Balance