Proverbs Chapter 10

Proverbs Challenge Day 3! This was a great chapter! I’ll share with you my thoughts first, and then I will quote some of Steven K. Scott’s words from his book, “The Richest Man Who Ever Lived”.

The whole chapter compares wisdom and righteousness to foolishness, and rich to poor. Verses 4 and 5 are possibly my favorite in the entire chapter. They read:

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

The verses above ring very true for our current economic situation. There were too many people “sleeping” when times were abundant and prosperous. They dug themselves holes that were too deep, and now struggle to climb out. We’ve been taught to save during years of feast for years of famin. I’m grateful for the situation my husband and I were in that allowed us to learn from those around us, and not lose much.

Verse 13 is great as well. In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

The author had some great thoughts about this chapter.

In reference to Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. he says, “Many people, once they start talking, have a hard time stopping. I’m one of them. Solomon warns that when you keep talking after you’ve made your point, you’re likely to say something foolish. This has happened to me on countless occasions. Make your point briefly, and then be silent. As Proverbs 17:28 states, even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent. And he who makes a strong point with only a few words is highly esteemed by those around him.”

In reference to Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. he comments, “With Solomon’s emphasis on saying less, here is one area where he encourages us to say more. True wisdom is a rare commodity in today’s culture. When someone genuinely has something worthwhile to say, Solomon encourages them to share it. Grandfathers and grandmothers, fathers and mothers, mentors and managers should be generous in sharing the wisdom of their experience with their children and grandchildren, their employees, and those they work with.”

-Camber

Day 2 of the Proverbs Challenge

Alright! Chapter 9 for Dec. 9th! In one of our most recent business ventures, one of the most important lessons that we have learned is the importance of being “teachable”. So many times we are so set in our ways of thinking that we know best, that we close our minds to progression. It reminds me of the quote I posted on our Facebook fan page the other day.

“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” -Albert Einstein

If we are not happy with our current circumstances…then we have to change something WE are doing to create that change!

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” -Albert Einstein

Verses 8 & 9 made me think of this. They read, Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

-Camber

Day ONE of the Proverbs CHALLENGE!

Alright…I decided to begin the Proverbs challenge today. For those of you who are newly fans, the link to post about it is here. Since today is the 8th day of December, I read chapter 8. Scott and I were asked so speak in church this coming Sunday on the importance of education. Chapter 8 of Proverbs fell perfectly in line with what I needed to read on the subject. Here are a few important points that I took from the chapter.

*We are taught from a young age that wisdom and knowledge are important.
*In a world full of confusion, all of the words of the Lord are true and righteous.
*It’s important to set our hearts on gaining knowledge and wisdom; rather than silver, gold, and rubies.
*vs. 21 reads “That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.”
*vs. 18 reads “Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.” (italics added)

The last three points reminded me of Matthew 6:19-24 & 33

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from one of our mentors, Leslie Householder, is that money itself isn’t evil; and it doesn’t make a good and righteous person evil either. Just as portions of these Matthew verses state, it is where your heart is placed. Think of it like a microscope; it makes you MORE of what you already are. If you’re a selfish jerk, money just makes you a selfish jerk with money. If you are giving and compassionate, you are the same, but with money. Scott and I are so excited to be able to change people’s lives by sharing the financial blessings that our family is receiving. Chapter 9 tomorrow! Stay tuned!

-Camber

Your Subconscious Mind

“The birthplace of success for each person is in his innerconsciousness. The inner consciousness will use whatever it is given. If constructive thoughts are planted, positive outcomes will be the result. Plant the seeds of failure and failure will follow.And since the only real freedom a person has is the choice of what thoughts he will feed to his inner consciousness, he is totally responsible for the outcomes he gets.” – Sidney Madwed

Great Development

We started this blog two years early for a reason. We wanted to share exact events as they unfold. Unfortunately the last few months have been mostly the planning and development stage, and we have overlooked sharing a lot of that information. The truth is that Camber and I talk and brainstorm almost every day. We know that we cannot accomplish anything if we just sit idly by and wait; so we have taken the first step toward creating a million dollar project by brainstorming. With that said, for the past 2 months we have been developing a strategy to accomplish this goal. We have created projects and timelines that I cannot discuss yet, but we have filled our 3rd and 4th streams, and have a great idea for the 5th. We have gone over our passions and have developed streams of income that will revolve around what we enjoy. Cam and I both feel that this was an important thing to do. By doing what we love, work never gets old. I encourage everyone who is following this blog to consider your own passions when you are thinking about your career.

A lot of you I am sure have wondered to yourselves how we are planning to accomplish what we have set as our goal. Don’t worry; we will explain all of the details as we get closer to launching our projects. You will get all of the information when we get closer.
Napoleon Hill stated, “Tell the world what you intend to do, but first show it.”

-Scott

Step away from the HERD

We made the decision to create a blog to detail our journey about a month before we actually launched. Camber and I were hesitant to make everything public because we were not sure how it would be received. We postponed and procrastinated for weeks. I can definitively say now that we are very happy and grateful that we made the decision. We have felt all along that making this goal public would hold us accountable and allow us to share our story as we are creating it. We have received so much support for what we are trying to do; it has been amazing.
Even though we knew there was the possibility of a negative conclusion before we launched, we still went out on a limb and went through with everything. We took a risk. Some people get so scared to be uncomfortable that they never take any risks. We are here in this life to be excellent. We cannot be excellent without a little risk. There is no point to life if we don’t try things…really think about it. Why, especially if we only have one life, would we be afraid to try? I am not talking about extreme or dangerous risk; I am talking about risk that promotes positive change. What is the worst that could happen? There is a herd of the masses moving in the same direction, doing everything as they have been told, and then there are the few, off outside the herd doing new and different things and refusing to accept the status quo. You can be either one, it all depends on how uncomfortable you are willing to get in the beginning, how badly you want CHANGE in your life, and how willing you are to do things the way few have ever done them. This is how we feel about our goal. It was a daring move for us to make, and it was a step away from the mass mentality, but we did it. What is the worst that could happen? We have decided to make our focus the best that could happen, and we will endure to the end.
If you have an idea, go through with it. You have all the support that you need right in your own mind.

-Scott

Inspirational Quote

“The big rewards come to those who travel the second, undemanded mile.”

Bruce Barton

Makin’ a list…checkin’ it TWICE!

Scott and I have created/started a handful of different businesses over the past 5 years. We have decided that there are a number of crucial lessons that we have learned through each of these business ventures that we NEVER want to forget, so we’ve made a checklist. We will keep this close and always make sure to reference it with any ideas that we may have.

Business Mentality Checklist
Before we move forward…
1. Are we thinking logically, rather than emotionally?

2. Does this idea fall in line with what we are passionate about?

3. Does this idea fit into our long-term goals?

4. Does this idea/goal make sense logically?

5. Does this idea/goal make sense spiritually? (meaning that is doesn’t interfere with our spiritual beliefs and morals)

6. Will this idea/goal be a blessing for our family?

7. Does this idea provide value and quality of life for others?

8. Are we acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses?

9. If considering having any partners, do their strengths cover our weaknesses?

After we’ve decided to move forward…
10. Are we taking advice from people who are successful in the field?

11. Are we taking the time to cast accurate predictions? (financial growth, etc.)

12. Are we becoming an expert in our field?

13. Are we doing the work that will make the money? (not shuffling papers, because we’re scared of the “hard work”!)

14. Are we growing within our current means?

15. Are we “running faster than we have strength”?

16. Do we believe that we will be successful?

Always blows my mind!

“Most people think that making decisions is hard, especially financial decisions, so they end up burying their heads in the sand, hoping someone else will make their decisions for them. The thing to realize is that by not making decisions, we are really making decisions anyway. We are really deciding that we will continue to do what we have done up until now.”

-Clayton J. Moore

It’s amazing to me that we were inspired to write the post for today about “leaping”, before I saw this. I hadn’t read this email I received yesterday until just a few minutes ago! Further confirmation that we are doing what is right! Love it!

-Camber

The REAL reason why Will Smith is so successful!

I wanted to repost this video since it’s been a while and we have so many new readers. This is the video that I referenced in the last post. It’s amazing for Scott and me to study and understand the mindset of men and women as successful as Will Smith! I know you’ll enjoy this!