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Ralph: Have you ever felt a deep yearning for something more in your life financially or something completely different than that?
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Maybe it's starting a business that integrates your faith and helps others.
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Paying off debt to be a better steward of your resources, or how about traveling the world to share your faith?
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Or giving back to your community in a bigger way.
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These desires can be the seeds of what we call BHAG's.
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And with Christian perspective, we can cultivate them into something truly fulfilling.
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So you might say, Ralph, what is a BHAG?
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That's your big, hairy, audacious goal.
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So buckle up.
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Because we're about to explore how faith and and audacious goal-setting can work hand in hand.
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To help you achieve incredible things.
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This is a show you don't want to miss.
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Welcome to our motivational Monday show.
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I'm so glad you chose to join us.
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I just want to say thank you for listening and supporting the program.
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It's listeners like you, who give me the incentive to do this show every day.
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Today, we're diving into a topic that might get your heart pumping and your mind racing.
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It's big, hairy, audacious goals, also known as BHAG's now, before you tune out thinking this is just another self-help gimmick.
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Hold on a second.
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I normally talk about the farm today.
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Just want to remind you to tax or due in just one week.
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That's right.
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Folks.
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You've got one week.
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If you're not already filed, it's time to get those returns done.
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Find someone to prepare them for you or file an extension.
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You don't want to miss this Thursday show when I'm going to talk about all things extensions and how you file an extension.
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And what does that look like?
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So that's another one you don't want to miss.
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Now, before we get started, I want to forget to remind you to subscribe to the show.
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You can join our email list.
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That's at askralphpodcast.com . 'cause you don't want to miss tomorrow's show where I'm going to help you avoid all that email spam.
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If you're like me, you're getting sick and tired of constantly open up your inbox to find it with spam.
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So let's start today with a relevant Bible verse.
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we're going to go to the book of Proverbs chapter 29, verse 18.
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It says where there is no vision.
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The people perish.
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So as Christians, we're called to be so much more than just existing and surviving day to day, life is so much greater than that.
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God has intricately crafted each of us.
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And he has a special purpose and vibrant future in store for every one of us.
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But if we have no vision from him, No sense of calling for our lives.
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We will miss out on all that he has planned.
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So let's start today with what our BHAG's and why do they matter?
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And it might be a silly term, but it really is a big, hairy, audacious goal.
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Let's break down that acronym.
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Like I said, it stands for big, hairy, audacious goal.
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These aren't your everyday save $20 this month kind of goals.
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These are moonshot ideas.
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The things that seem impossible at first glance, they stretch, you challenge you and light a fire under you.
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It is a super motivational thing.
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Think about the time that David faced Goliath.
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On paper, the odds were stacked against him.
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But David had a BHAG and that BHAG was to defeat.
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The giant protect his people.
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His faith in God fueled his courage and resourcefulness ultimately leading to a seemingly impossible victory.
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So may ask yourself, Ralph.
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Why are BHAG's so important?
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Here's the thing.
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When we set audacious goals, rooted in faith, we open ourselves up to incredible possibilities.
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They force us to think creatively tap into our God, given potential and rely on his guidance.
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As we navigate towards something extraordinary BHAG's are extraordinary.
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I think about it like this.
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As we said earlier in Proverbs 29 18, it says where there is no vision.
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The people perish.
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BHAG's become your vision.
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A clear picture of what you want to achieve with the resources.
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God has blessed you with.
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They become your north star guiding your financial decisions and all of your daily decisions.
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But one of the things you want to consider is what I call Greenlight thinking.
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That's using faith as your engine, but here's the secret sauce.
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BHAG's on their own can be intimidating.
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That's where Greenlight thinking comes in.
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This concept inspired by F Scott Fitzgerald, quote,
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hold fast to dreams.
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for if of dreams die.
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Life is a barren field and birds have no songs to sing.
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It encourages us to approach challenges with optimism and belief that good things are possible.
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In a Christian context, Green light thinking means approaching your BHAG's with the unwavering belief that God is with you every step of the way folks.
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And he is with you.
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It's about trusting his plan.
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Knowing his desires.
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Knowing that he desires good for you.
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In the book of Jeremiah chapter 29, verse 11, it says this.
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For, I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord.
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Plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you hope and a future, and having the courage to step into the unknown knowing he's got your back.
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Listen folks, this isn't about blind optimism.
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It's about a deep seated faith that fuels your perseverance and guide your decisions.
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Imagine yourself facing a stormy sea.
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Greenlight thinking is the unwavering belief that God will guide you safely to your destination.
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Even amongst the challenges, even amongst the storm.
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So Ralph, let's talk about some action steps from dream to reality.
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One of, the things I like to do on this program is give you things you can do.
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How do you translate this into actionable steps?
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Here's a roadmap to turn those big, hairy, audacious goals into something tangible.
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I'm going to start by saying this.
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Pray it out.
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Before diving headfirst, spend time in prayer.
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Ask God for clarity on your vision for your wisdom and setting your goals.
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And most importantly, for the strength and faith to see it through that is so important.
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This initial conversation sets the tone for your journey.
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Reminding you that your BHAG is part of a larger plan.
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It's a way for you to use your resources, to fulfill God's purpose in your life.
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But you got to get specific.
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What exactly is your BHAG?
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Is it paying off your student loans entirely within two years, starting a debt-free ministry.
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that provides afterschool programs for underprivileged children.
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Saving enough to travel the world for a year and volunteer with various Christian organizations.
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The more specific you are the easier it's going to be to create a plan.
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Think about like building a house.
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You wouldn't just start laying bricks.
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Would you.
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You have a blueprint.
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A detailed plan that guides each step of the construction process.
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Which leads me to the next step.
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Break it down.
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I've found that if you chunk that giant, BHAG into smaller, more manageable milestones, this makes the journey less daunting and allows you to celebrate victories along the way.
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And you got to do that.
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You've got to celebrate those victories along the way.
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Think of it like climbing a mountain.
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You wouldn't try to scale the entire peak in one go.
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You need to develop your plan with a kingdom mindset.
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Once you have a clear BHAG and milestone, it's time to create a strategy, but don't just approach this with a worldly mindset of getting rich quick.
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Incorporate biblical principles of stewardship.
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Generosity and contentment.
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Instead of focusing solely on the numbers.
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Think about how your goal aligns with your values.
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And more importantly, how it can make a positive impact on others in those around you.
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For example, if your BHAG is to become debt-free.
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Your plan should include aggressive budgeting.
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Seeking wisdom from financial mentors.
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And maybe even exploring ways to increase income while fulfilling God's purposes in your life.
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If it's all about starting a ministry, consider who shares your vision.
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The needs of your community and the unique role you can play in bringing the gospel to those around you.
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But you have to do this.
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You've got to take action and embrace imperfection.
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Greenlight thinking doesn't eliminate difficulties entirely the road to achieving your BHAG will be paved with challenges.
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It could be paved with missteps.
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And it will even have setbacks.
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But with the unwavering trust that God is with you, these obstacles become opportunities for growth.
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And refinement.
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Embracing the journey as a learning process and seek guidance from God into community has put around you.
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If you listen to this program before, you know, I always talk about it's the journey.
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It's finding joy in the journey.
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Remember the story of Joseph.
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His life was a roller coaster of setbacks.
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But through perseverance and reliance on God, he ultimately fulfilled an incredible purpose.
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Keep the light shining.
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Maintain your motivation and trusting in God's timing throughout the process is crucial.
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You've got to surround yourself with a supportive community who shares a similar vision.
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And encourage you through the ups and the downs, and those things are going to happen.
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You've got to regularly revisit your BHAG, adjust your approach if needed and remind yourself of those initial burning desires that sparked the goal in the first place.
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Go back and look at your BHAG and remember why you're doing it.
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And now let's talk a little bit about the power of green light thinking.
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Greenlight thinking infuses the entire process of goal setting and action with faith.
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Optimism and purpose.
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Here's how it makes all the difference.
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It helps you build resilience.
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When you approach your BHAG with faith, you understand there will be challenges.
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Life is challenging.
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But instead of being paralyzed by fear, you see them as opportunities for God to show his strength.
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And refine your character.
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Greenlight thinking helps you focus and helps you stay focused on your vision, even during distractions or setbacks.
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It anchors you back to the core reason you started this journey.
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And pushes you to keep moving forward.
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It gives you purpose.
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to, transform your BHAG from a simple financial goal into something much deeper.
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It becomes a way to live out your faith, use your gifts and make a positive impact on God's kingdom.
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Before we wrap up on remind all of our listeners to visit our podcast page, do that at askralphpodcast.com . There you can leave your view, share your thoughts, or even send us a message with questions for future episodes.
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While you're there.
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Make sure you join our email list so you can find out all the things that are going on on the program.
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You also can schedule a consultation.
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Me, if you have some specific items you want to talk about, I love talking to listeners.
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And with zoom, I can help you wherever you are.
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So there's one of the things I'm going to ask you to do.
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I don't ask for a lot, but if you know someone who needs to dream big and learn skills to achieve, please share this podcast.
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And this episode with them.
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Ask your friends and family and your colleagues.
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Do they have BHAG's if they don't share this program with them?
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Remember friends dreaming big and aiming high with our finances.
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Isn't about greed or self-serving ambition.
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With a Christian perspective, it's about unlocking the potential for a fulfilling life.
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Where we steward our resources wisely.
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We give generously and contribute meaningfully to the work of the kingdom.
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Let's recap, big, hairy, audacious goals.
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When grounded in faith and infused with Greenlight thinking become a powerful force for good.
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My friends.
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They are so powerful.
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With prayer planning and perseverance, you can achieve the incredible things God has planned for your financial life and for your life in general.
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It's time to ignite those BHAG's, chase those audacious dreams and let God work through you in amazing ways.
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Again, I encourage you to visit our podcast page at askralphpodcast.com for additional resources and tools on the topic.
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We love hearing from you.
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We got over 300 episodes.
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Tomorrow we'll be doing our hundredth episode of 2024.
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So as I always say, my friends stay financially savvy.
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And may God bless you.
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And may he show you where your BHAG starts and how to make that kingdom purpose in your life?
