145. Better Than Balance…

Is life balance still a goal? If it is, and it’s not really working, listen to this podcast interview with Mike Cook of “Strategic Doers”, who shares a better alternative than chasing after “life balance”.

“Balance is impossible. Balance implies all things are equal.   They are not.” ~ Mike Cook

How many of us are still trying to figure out the elusive “life balance” equation?  Meet Mike Cook, a small business coach in Virginia, who isn’t just about business but whole life coaching. He who helps small business owners tackle the daily challenge of growing and managing their businesses. 

There are some real nuggets in here, not only for business owners and leaders but Christ-followers who want something MORE than a “balanced life.” A glorifying one.

“We need an integrated life, not a balanced life. A life with Christ integrated in every aspect in our life.” ~ Mike Cook

Life/work balance. How many of us have fallen for that myth and tried to make it happen?  Only to fail over and over…Mike Cook, has a better concept.

How about living an INTEGRATED LIFE?  One that brings Christ into each aspect of our life and work, so that we are putting The Lord, not our futile “balance” efforts, first.  When we asked Mike to share a success story with us, he shared his own. Mike is a fix it guy and wanted to fix the work-life balance issues and time management issues that others were facing. God truly showed him the truth of an integrated life and now he shares that with others.

So how about you?  Are you ready to live ONE INTEGRATED LIFE, where you represent the Lord, you listen to the Lord, and let Him show you your priorities every day?

Try praying this prayer: Father, today, I submit my day, my plans to you. Please show me YOUR PRIORITIES for my day. In Jesus’s Name, Amen

Featured Guest: Mike Cook & Mollie Yoder

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