Leadership is influence. Everything rises and falls on leadership, everything.
Successful people master their moods. (Proverbs 25:28, TLB)
They live by their commitments, not their emotions.
Successful people watch their words. (Proverbs 13:3, NIV)
They put their minds in gear before opening their mouths.
Successful people restrain their reactions. (Proverbs 19:11, GNT)
Response is more important than reaction.
Successful people know success comes as a result of choices not conditions.
How much can you take before you lose your cool? ______________________________________________________________
A lot of potential influence can be cut short by a short temper.
Successful people stick to their schedule. (Ephesians 5:15-16, Phillips)
If you don’t determine how you will spend your time, you can be sure that others will decide for you.
Successful people manage their money. (Proverbs 21:20, TLB)
They learn to live on less than what they make, and they invest the difference into savings and give to causes that matter.
Successful people maintain their health. (1 Thessalonians 4:4, Phillips)
They form habits in their eating and activities that keep their energy level up and help them last through stressful seasons in good health.
Where do you need to develop self-control? _____________________________
The disciplines you establish today will determine your success tomorrow.
It takes more than will-power; it takes a power greater than ourselves.
The more we accept God’s control over our life, the more self-control He gives you!