Today’s Peace of Wisdom Can Be Found in Planning Backwards
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The Ultimate Decision
Part 2: Give Something
Through stories of everyday service, the scientific truth of the butterfly effect, and examples ranging from Cami Walker’s 29-day challenge to the servant leadership of Tony Dungy, Part 2 shows that giving isn’t about resources—it’s about intention. When we lift someone else, even in small ways, our own challenges shrink, clarity returns, and new opportunities begin to appear.
Whether it’s blessing your family with intentional words, noticing the unnoticed, mentoring someone who needs a hand, or simply choosing gratitude, these sessions reveal a powerful truth: joy grows where we give. And just like action, giving is a daily decision—one that invites you to become a person others are grateful to follow.
Session 11: The Direction of Your Choosing
Discussion Questions
- 1)How do you typically respond when unexpected change enters your life, and how might a shift in perspective help you navigate it differently?
- 2)Do you feel more controlled by your thoughts or in control of your thinking—and what would change if you chose the latter?
- 3)Who in your life might benefit from your help or encouragement right now, and how could giving “something” bring clarity to both of you?
Session 12: Giving Is a Choice
This session shifts the focus from self-improvement to something even more transformative: turning your attention outward. Andy explores how serving others instantly reframes your own challenges, giving you perspective, clarity, and emotional breathing room. Through stories—from Cami Walker’s 29 Gifts Challenge to the generosity of Bill and Gloria Gaither—he shows how giving isn’t about resources but about choice. When you help someone hurting more than you, your frustration, fear, and uncertainty lose their grip. Giving opens doors, expands opportunities, and reshapes how others see you—and how you see yourself. In the process, you become someone people want to follow, someone who brings joy into the room, someone who lives the life they choose by lifting the lives of others.
Session 13: Butterfly Effect
Even the smallest kindness can ripple farther than we ever realize. In this session, Andy explores how our words, gratitude, and everyday interactions create lasting impact—whether with our children, spouses, neighbors, or total strangers. Through stories about his boys, community members, and examples like Mother Teresa, he shows how giving encouragement, attention, and appreciation can transform both others and us. Andy also introduces the “reverse butterfly effect,” reminding us that missed opportunities matter too. The challenge is simple: develop a servant’s heart right where you are and let your actions create waves of good.
Session 14: Servant Spirit
Why was David—the deeply imperfect king—still called “a man after God’s own heart”? In this session, Andy explains that it wasn’t perfection but a servant’s spirit that set David apart, and that the same mindset can transform us. Through stories, Scripture, and timeless principles, Andy shows how noticing people others overlook, speaking life into those around us, and choosing small acts of service can shift our entire direction. Serving isn’t a technique—it’s a way of seeing. And when we embrace it, we not only bless others… we become someone capable of doing something bigger than fear, hesitation, or past failures.
Session 15: Give Something Now
What does it look like to “do something” through a life of steady service? In this session, Andy points to Tony Dungy as a living example of quiet strength—a coach who saw football as a platform, not a purpose. From being fired in Tampa Bay to winning a Super Bowl in Indianapolis and pouring himself into countless ministries and charities, Coach Dungy shows how lifting others up gives life meaning beyond any scoreboard. His story becomes a mirror for us: where are we called to serve, and how will we use our time, influence, and gifts to make life better for someone else?
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Betcha Didn't Know
The Math Behind Every Game
with Rick Burgess
Discussion Questions
- 1)Many athletes don’t consciously think about math or physics during competition, yet they rely on them instinctively. What does this tell us about the connection between practice, instinct, and unseen knowledge in sports—and in life?
- 2)This piece shows how math is hidden in everything from a quarterback’s throw to a swimmer’s push off the wall. Can you think of other areas of life or work where math plays a role, even if we don’t notice it?
- 3)Whether it’s finding the right angle or calculating the perfect curve, precision can make the difference between winning and losing. What’s an example from your own life where paying attention to small details made a big impact?
From the Contributor's Dock
Rick Burgess
RickBurgessShow.com
Rick Burgess is a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, author, and unapologetically Southern storyteller. Best known as host of The Rick Burgess Show, Rick has spent the past three decades engaging millions with his bold humor, honest insights, and deeply rooted faith. He’s the kind of communicator who can make you laugh out loud one minute and reflect quietly the next.
A devoted husband and father, Rick’s life and work are shaped by his strong convictions and personal experiences—including profound moments of loss and hope. Whether behind a microphone, on a stage, or here at Wisdom Harbour, Rick brings a no-nonsense perspective, real-world wisdom, and the kind of authenticity that builds trust from the first word.
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