” When we think we’ve “arrived” Remember the lesson of the whale: just when you get to the top, and you start to blow that’s when you get harpooned The man who gets too big for his britches will be exposed in the end.

” When we’re afraid to take necessary risks The fear of failure can cause failure. We worry about what others will think of us if we fail, so we don t even try. Former U.S. football player Fran Tarkenton says, “Fear sets you up to be a loser.” We fail to take advantage of golden opportunities.

” When we give up too soon Many times, success is just around the corner. Remember, the game is often won in the final seconds. If at first you don’t succeed & you’re normal! Keep on keeping on! The value of a postage stamp is found in its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there.

” When we don’t plan ahead As the old saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you re planning to fail.” Proverbs 27:12 (LB) says, “A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them.” Remember, Noah had to start building the ark long before it started raining!

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