SHARPEN YOUR AXE

 Have you allowed yourself to become dull in your job? 

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Scripture: IF THE AX IS DULL AND HE DOES NOT SHARPEN ITS EDGE, THEN HE MUST EXERT MORE STRENGTHS. WISDOM HAS THE ADVANTAGE OF GIVING SUCCESS. (Ecclesiastes 10:10) 

Today’s thought: If you have ever tried to cut wood with a dull ax, you know how much effort is required. 

But as soon as the blade is sharpened, the work can proceed with much less exertion. 

The secret lies in knowing when to stop and sharpen the blade. 

The same principle holds true at work. 

If you’re stuck in a pattern of doing same things every day, months and years, you feel as though you’re becoming dull, perhaps it’s time to stop and “sharpen your ax” 

•       Sign up for a business seminar
•       Read business book or magazines
•       Attend a trade show 
•       Actively join any social communities 
•       Proactively serve communities 

Take decisive action to restore a sharp edge to your productivity. Stay motivated and accept no excuses for not increasing your efficiency and effectiveness. 

Often, we tell ourselves that we don’t have enough time for additional training or reading because we have too much work to do. 

But it is always pays to stop long enough to sharpen the axe. 

IRON SHARPEN IRON, SO ON MAN SHARPENS ANOTHER. 

(Proverb 27:17)