Action Strategy

Text: Ps. 34: 12 - 18

•       Like anything solid, winning in life must be built on a solid foundation

•       Nothing works until you work it.

•       Strategy without action is simply empty paper.

•       There are specific steps that serves as building block for winning in life

•       Matching these steps together in various proportion determines your PERSONAL STRATEGY.

Types of Action Strategy

•       Two types of Action Strategy

1         Offensive Strategy

•       These are strategies that are used for advancing a course, moving forward, taking possession, gaining grounds

2         Defensive Strategy

•       These are strategies that are used for maintaining claimed grounds, standing your ground, withstanding attacks

Offensive Strategy

•       Dream Big : Hab. 2:1-3

•       Get a plan: Thought analyzed on paper with time lines Prov.16:9, 21:5  (if you plan and work hard, you will have plenty ….CEV)

•       Turn your plans to goals by adding timelines and steps

•       Deliberately sell yourself in your field

•       Leave your comfort zone

•       Expect the best Prov. 23:18, Heb. 10:35

•       Prepare for the best Prov. 16:1

•       Acquire the right knowledge Prov.11:9

•       Associate right: Prov.13:20

•       Invest your seeds Ecc.11:1-4

Right Relationship

•       FRIENDS SHAPE YOUR LIFE.
LAZY FRIENDS divert vision. FOCUSED FRIENDS direct vision. Some friends add to you; others take away. BE A FRIEND WHO ADDS.
To win in life you need these friends:
1.MORAL GUIDES – those who help you do the right thing.
2.FAITH BUILDERS – those who believe in you and in your potential.
3.DREAM MAKERS – those who create opportunities and help you achieve your dreams.
Do your friends celebrate when you win? Are they envious of your achievements? Are you a true friend to your friends?
MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH TRUE FRIENDS!

Defensive Strategy

•       Focus

•       Avoid distractions

•       Consciously Expose yourself to the right things and people

•       Testimonies – Rev. 12:11

•       If you are knocked down, rise up and knock the enemy out.

•       Learn how to rise up

•       Analyze your defeats for the lessons

•       Guide your emotions from corrupting your reasoning

•       Set boundaries and keep them

•       Do good to those who do you wrong

•       Don’t settle for less when the best can be yours

FOCUS! FOCUS!! FOCUS!!!

•       You can't do everything at the same time.

•       You can't please everybody.

•       Don't scatter your efforts everywhere.

•       Concentrate.

•       Set an ORDER OF PRIORITIES.

•       Be ready to say 'NO' to anything that will divert your attention.

Conclusion

PROGRESS IS A PROCESS. Great trees take time to grow. To the mighty pyramids were built one block at a time. Great distances are covered one step at a time. Think big. Dream big. But commit little steps. LITTLE BY LITTLE YOUR BIG DREAM WILL BECOME A REALITY. Some rush and crash; others sit and rot. You! Move. Take that step. Don’t stop moving. God will order your steps…YOU WILL GET THERE!!!

Thank You.

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