Finishing Strong Beats Starting Strong

We live in a world that values first-impressions.  Probably too much.  I'm all for making a good first impression, but what comes next?  If your answer is mediocrity or diminishing performance, you might as well save you energy on the good first impression.  

I saw this principle lived out yesterday as I watched the Belk Bowl.  Yeah, I still can't believe that's a real bowl game, either.  But it is and it looked like it might be a good one - Arkansas vs. Virginia Tech.  Arkansas dominated the first half.  So much so that they were up 24-0 at halftime and many of the VT "fans" left. (I guess that's another article for another day).  But here's the thing. Football games have two halves, not one.  Notice how the scoring went, quarter-by-quarter.  Even though Arkansas won the first half 24-0, they lost the second half 35-0.  That's a 35-24 loss in a game that looked like it was in the bag.  What happened?  Well, someone that follows Arkansas football would tell you that this second-half implosion was not at all uncommon for the Razorbacks this season.  Many would say this team lacks heart and has some underlying character issues.

What about you?  How many times have you experienced a loss in a relationship that you felt was in the bag?  A marriage.  A parent.  A child. An employer.  An employee.  A friend.  These are all relationships that can start strong and diminish - even dissolve - over time if you lose heart or if there are some holes in your character.

Here's a question for you to consider very seriously.  Do your relationships and your standing with people who matter most to you tend to be stronger or weaker, three to five years after they begin?  If you've seen a pattern of relationships trailing off for you, this is NOT something you can blame on other people in your life.  It should be a red flag for YOU to address some very real character issues in your life.

The best place to start is to ask a couple trusted friends for some honest feedback about their perceptions of you over time.  It's going to hurt, but if you'll invite the feedback and embrace it, you'll begin to see some lasting change.  You'll see it in your friendships, your job, and your family relationships.  We start a new year in in two days.  Isn't it a good time to get this part of your life on the path to health?  Of course, it's much easier to start strong than it is to finish. But, if you're going to finish, you have to get started.  Will you start today?  Who will you call right now?

If you need some more help in getting to know yourself and becoming more self-aware, read this article from a few weeks back.  Enjoy.

Brand New LifePlan Experience dates for Men, Women & Couples! (April 2018)

You've heard it before.  No one plans to fail.  We only fail to plan.  The reason you've heard it before is that it's true. In the last year, over a dozen people have gone through this experience with outstanding results and we are excited to offer this experience again!  For more information on what this experience can do for you, check out the story of one of our past participants below:

"The Life Plan retreat changed the course of my life and gave me renewed hope and a strategic plan for my life. By reviewing my life's story and identifying my purpose, passions, and values, I was able to discern how God had shaped my life and prepared me to fulfill His plan in pursuit of my Kingdom purpose." 
~ Craig Cross - Oil and Natural Gas Consultant

We're very excited to be able to bring this experience to you again this year.  Mark your calendar and save your spot.  We're sure this one will fill up quickly.  It's for men, women or couples, it's super-affordable and it will be life-changing for anyone who engages the process.

This is for you if you are dealing with . . .

• A major life transition
• A move from success to significance
• Yearning to know what God has prepared you for next
• Burn-out and losing passion for life
• A desire to find a healthy life/work balance
• Increased fulfillment and meaning in life
• Alignment with who you are and what you do
• True success, as God defines it, in your most important life, family and work priorities

What are the details?
When: April 13-14 (This is not an overnight retreat.  See schedule below)
Where: Solace Church, Tulsa, OK
Cost: Earlybird Discount before February 23 is $349 per person.  After February 23, $399. (Covers meals, materials, the experience and a follow-up coaching session)
(*Done individually, this experience is priced at $1650*)
Deadline: The final deadline to register is Friday, March 30.  (50% deposit holds your spot)
*It's very likely it will fill up prior to this date, so move quickly.
Other: Maximum group of 12  (first come, first served)

Schedule: (breaks are built into the days)
*Friday (4/13) - 8:30am - 9pm
*Saturday (4/14) - 8:30am - 4pm

Below are two very helpful links that give you an overview and some more details:
One-page LPE overview
Three-page LPE detail 

How can I reserve my spot?

Just click here to hold your spot with a 50% deposit. You'll be billed separately for the remaining balance prior to the experience.

Click here to pay in full.