The power of a good example
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Years back, my wife decided she needed some help getting into shape, so she struck up a conversation with a guy named Brian who attended our church. Brian was a personal trainer. Not only had we heard good things about him, we could tell from how he looked and from the kinds of things he ate, that he lived what he believed. When Mindi began workouts with Brian, she had no doubt about it! He was merciless! Over the years, Brian is one of many people who has demonstrated to me the power of a good example.
A good example is important to me. I don’t want to hire a personal trainer who weighs 350 pounds and eats monster cheeseburgers for breakfast! I want someone who has credibility, who’s done what it is that I’m wanting to do.
Why is there power in a good example? At least 3 reasons…
A good example shows us what is possible A good example provides motivation A good example encourages us
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radical follower of Christ, husband, dad, writer, blogger, podcaster, marriage & family coach, counselor, speaker, retiring Pastor, and all around good guy (because of Christ). Connect with Carey on Google+
