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Dear Sam

When “just a bit more” is ruining your life

Published about 2 months ago • 3 min read
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​Hello Reader,​

1. A quick word from Zach

Some of you are “winning” in business but quietly losing everywhere else.

​This week’s video is a gut check on the lie of “just a bit more” and why your family needs a clear answer to the question, “What is our enough?”

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2. Something worth listening to

In this episode, husband-and-wife business partners Rory and AJ Vaden talk honestly about what happens when your drive for more starts to crush the rest of your life. They walk through how they redefined “profit” to include peace, presence at home, and time for what matters most - which pairs really well with asking, “What is our enough?”

3. Something worth thinking about

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But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

~ 1 Timothy 6:6-10

4. Something worth trying

Some time this week, block off 30 quiet minutes with no laptop and no noise. Pray and ask, “Lord, what is our enough?” Then write down what comes to mind - income, time at home, limits on travel, anything.

Before the week is over, sit down with your spouse or a trusted friend and ask, “If we really believed this was enough, what would need to change?” Circle one change you can start on this month.

That's enough for this time. Remember, the drift of life rarely takes you where you'd choose to go. Go somewhere on purpose!

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To thriving,

Zach Wise

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Dear Sam

by Zach Wise at Small Business Surthrival

Weekly encouragement and practical business wisdom for Christian business men who want to lead well, steward wisely, and build businesses that leave room for life.

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