Swift Straw Blog

An Octopus in a Sock

leadership, parenting, learning

In his book “Never Split the Difference”, hostage negotiator Chris Voss always does two critical things. He makes the person feel like they are in control by leading with questions, and he mirrors or repeats back to them what they just said so they feel heard and understood. Both tactics are...

The Long Game

improvement, perseverence, learning

The other day I heard a great interview with Jeff Bezos. Here are a few takeaways:

Delight

God, Sunday Blog, Faith

From Jesus Calling:

Pattern for Good

God, Sunday Blog, Faith

Make friends with the problems in your life. Though many things feel random and wrong, remember that I am sovereign over everything. Every problem can teach you something, transforming you little by little into the masterpiece that I created you to be. I can fit everything into a pattern for good,...

Discernment

God, Sunday Blog, Faith

From Jesus Calling:

A new Creation

God, Sunday Blog, Faith

From Jesus Calling:

Sea of Circumstance

God, Sunday Blog, Faith

From Jesus Calling:

Sovereign Plan

God, Sunday Blog, Faith

From Jesus Calling:

Custom Success Routine

wellness, health, diet, achievement

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

Open Eyes

God, Sunday Blog, Faith

I am able to do far beyond all that you ask or imagine. Come to me with positive expectations, knowing that there is no limit to what I can accomplish. Ask my spirit to control your mind, so that you can think great thoughts about Me. Keep your eyes and your mind wide open to all that I am doing...

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