In January, you set goals for the year. You created a plan of action and went to work on executing that plan so your goals would manifest.
And now that it’s the fourth quarter, are you on track to finish strong? Have you been making the shots you’ve been taking, and do you have the energy to keep fighting for the “win” in this last quarter?
If your answer is yes, let’s celebrate.
If your answer is no, don’t quit! And don’t beat yourself up. There is still plenty of time to make your fourth quarter your most productive one yet.
If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves
Thomas Edison
Let’s recalibrate. Coaching is a powerful tool to make your goals happen, and doing more of the things you’re capable of can truly change your life. Together we will focus on accountability, helping you to gain self-awareness and new insights by supporting you to intentionally reset, crystallize, and find your reason to recommit to manifesting your goal.
You have been working hard all year, like an athlete in a basketball game. And as your coach, I want to see you “win” this game. You can finish 2022 strong and be moving with the momentum to begin 2023 strong, too.
Byron Gudino’s debut book “ A Little Faith,” is written in both English and Spanish. He showcases thirty-seven of his sagas, and although each story is different, they have a common theme: miracles and blessings that were given to him by God.
Gudino is forthcoming about his life, and speaking candidly, he takes readers on his “Faith Journey.” Each story is an authentic recollection of the many roadblocks the author faced that were attributable to atrocities, adversities, hardships, disappointments, suffering, and pain. At the tender age of seventeen, his life was interrupted after the demise of his father. His role as a teenager changed, and he became the breadwinner for a family of seven siblings, as well as his mother during her temporary paralysis and his permanently sight-challenged grandmother.
Jobs were scarce for young teenagers, and he lacked finances often so that it was difficult to provide the family with essentials. Byron grappled with options that failed him, and so he turned to prayer. He soon learned the power of faith when joined with prayer, and his faith deepened.
This book is a page-turner; one “Miracle” after another is written in everyday language with a simple, concise, and clear vocabulary. He wraps up each story neatly with scripture that affects the unveiling of the story powerfully.
In Gudino’s story, “Encouragement to Go to Church, he tells us how he became a practicing believer. For two consecutive weeks, he promised God that he would go to church, but did not fulfill his promise. He went to a party with his friends during the third week, although he promised God to attend church again. That night he struggled, and when he went to walk out the door, everything turned black. He stepped back and repeated his promise to God vigorously. His sight returned, and so did his direction, but again when he headed toward the door and the darkness with the intent to go to the party, fear, and pain met him in his tracks.
He prayed, “LORD, I have a wicked heart. I know I made a promise to You. I’m sorry.” Slowly his sight returned, he grabbed his Bible, went to church, and listened intensely to the message. That night was a turning point in his life. He reflected on Jeremiah 15:16: “Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart…” He now builds churches, delivers messages of faith, and feeds the hungry.
There are two dominant settings in this book, Ecuador, where he was born and raised and his journey began, and America, where he moved as a young adult. In each story, his strength and resilience are evident in the deepening of his faith.
It led him onto the road of greatness, where he became a missionary with a mission to establish churches in Ecuador and feed 100 residents per month. He also serves as a certified coach, trainer, and speaker with the John Maxwell Team, the world’s largest Leadership organization in the nation. Further, Guidino showcases his first finalist Speaker award.
“A Little Faith” reveals his passion and desire to bring the readers value, hope, inspiration, and motivation. Both his books and sermons affect the lives of readers and encourage them to make a positive change within themselves and make the world a better place.
I suggest that readers without faith, those who seek faith, as well as those who are building their faith read, “A Little Faith,” as this book is written for all. The book is not only inspiring and uplifting, but I believe it will brighten your day and increase your faith. Just add a little faith…
John Maxwell is a leader, preacher, philanthropist, author, and businessman who studied at the Ohio Christian University (1969), Azusa Pacific University, and Fuller Theological Seminary.
An expert on leadership and personal growth, Maxwell has written hundreds of books that have sold millions of copies combined. No Limits: Blow the Cap off Your Capacity is yet another personal growth book in his repertoire in which he teaches readers how to live an abundant life by valuing themselves and others. In No Limits, Maxwell focuses primarily on leadership and provides a road map outlining a process to expand readers’ personal growth and prosperous living. Maxwell genuinely expects and desires to make this world a better place, noting that he “wro[te] this book specifically to lift you up and to help you increase your capacity” (p.1).
Maxwell’s commitment to enhancing the lives of leaders, professionals, and anyone else seeking prosperity through personal growth is evident. He states, “If you grow in your awareness, develop your abilities, and make the right choices, you can reach your capacity” (p. 2). Maxwell reiterates to his readers that their capacity is far greater than the limitations they place on themselves. Thus, he offers his readers the tools, with instructions on how to apply them in everyday life.
The book’s organization follows three main sections, including Awareness, Ability, and Choices. With each section and its chapters, Maxwell drives home his theme. The format is straightforward and easy to follow. Moreover, the layout is pleasing to the eye, incorporating a variety of font sizes and styles. He presents the contents as though he is the teacher and the reader is the student. In each chapter, Maxwell succinctly defines a particular capacity, such as attitude, X, or Y. He illustrates each point, weaving together inspirational and motivational anecdotes.
Consider Nick Vujicic, for example, who is a husband, father of two, global speaker, dynamic young evangelist, author, businessman, musician, and actor who, in his spare time, enjoys fishing, painting, and swimming. Vujicic was born without arms and legs. In primary school, his peers tormented him. However, he craved to be like them—with limbs—and begged God to no avail. Vujucic contemplated death despite knowing, without doubt, his family loved him; yet, he saw himself as a burden. Instead, he changed his attitude. Unbeknownst to him, he applied one of Maxwell’s key points: “People who devalue us do not determine our value” (p. 65). He began to question his purpose when he developed an undeniable belief in God. Nick is now UNSTOPPABLE. Vujicic?? Maxwell notes, “If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing heart!”
By the conclusion of the book, readers will likely appreciate Maxwell’s approach to outlining simple steps for his readers to follow to improve their personal traits and skills to maximize their capacity to enrich their lives further. In short, Maxwell effectively manages to write as if he is there in the room, teaching his individual readers each step of the way.
No Limit is a book packed with the insight to bring clarity, awareness, ability, and choice in each reader’s life, ultimately building leaders. Those seeking to increase their personal and professional accomplishments should read No Limits again and again. One reading is just not enough to devour Maxwell’s knowledge that can have a measurable impact in one’s life.
Lisa Nichols, the author takes the reader on her journey to self-betterment. She illustrates the details of building each emotional muscle: confidence, taking action, fear, faith, and forgiveness. The use and strengthening of these muscles improved both her personal and professional situations, including overcoming unemployment and healing broken relationships. She provides a complete program which describes how to build your own nine emotional muscles. Nichols details the challenges and triumphs she faced through each of the nine steps.
Nichols shares her victories over her challenges in a no-nonsense, in your face writing style. If you are encountering any adversities in your l life, I strongly urge you to read No Matter What. She strategically maps sure-fire nine steps to sharpen your emotional muscles and fulfill the desires in your heart.
To enrich and empower spirits and equip readers with the building blocks on which positive change can take place by providing inspirational books, speeches, and articles.
This is what the book is about.
