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.
Discussion Questions
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QUESTION 1
In what areas of your life are you settling for hopes instead of holding yourself to clear standards or musts? -
QUESTION 2
What would have to become a “must” in your life right now for you to see real change in an area that matters to you? -
QUESTION 3
If you looked at your current life through the lens of your children or someone you’re leading, what standards would you want to raise immediately?