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 16: What We Believe Controls How We Perform
The Cowardly Lion believed he was weak, even while acting with courage. Like him, we often identify ourselves in ways that don’t match our actions—and those beliefs shape everything. Through a demonstration with cellphones and arm strength, Andy reveals a startling truth: what we believe physically affects our performance. Henry Ford’s famous line echoes throughout this session: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, either way you’re right.” With penetrating questions for self-examination, this opening challenges you to evaluate what you actually believe about yourself and why.
Session 17: Asking New Questions
The overnight success story is a myth. Behind every breakthrough are years of hard work, setbacks, and persistence—whether you’re raising kids, building a business, or building yourself. The real difference between a life that’s growing and a life that’s dying, Andy suggests, lies in the questions we continually ask ourselves. Because your mind works like the original Google: feed it a question, and it will deliver an answer. Are you asking, “Why does this always happen to me?” or “What can I take from this?” New questions lead to new answers, new ideas, hope, and ultimately action.
Session 18: The Right Question Could Change Everything
Winston Churchill led Great Britain to victory by first leading himself to victory. Despite battling what he called “the black dog” of depression, Churchill asked himself the right questions and chose courageous responses in crisis after crisis. Through prayer, meditation, quiet reflection, or time in nature, we can become more sensitive to our inner dialogue and the questions shaping our lives. This session challenges you to reflect deeply and honestly: What question have you not yet asked yourself that could change everything?
Session 19: Personal Standards
Personal standards are like oxygen—we need them to survive, but they can be polluted. Andy defines personal standards simply: the things that must happen in order for you to feel a certain way. Whether it’s health, marriage, parenting, or finances, the critical distinction is between musts and hopes. Sharing his own struggle with weight and the wake-up call from a friend about being a healthy dad for his boys, Andy reveals that where you are today has everything to do with what you’ve made musts—not just wants and desires. Standards have led you to where you are. Want things to be different? Start by changing your standards.
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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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