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What is the first lesson that Ma Maudlyn Calmday emphasizes regarding business excellence?
What resource did the widow initially claim to have at home?
What did Elisha instruct the widow to do with the jars?
What did the widow do after filling all the jars?
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What was the outcome of the widow's actions?
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How does Ma Maudlyn Calmday relate excellence to Christianity?
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What did the widow do to keep the olive oil flowing?
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What attitude towards resources does the lesson promote?
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What is the primary benefit of investing in knowledge according to the content?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five investments mentioned for personal growth?
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What does the term 'seeing eye' symbolize in the content?
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What was the outcome of paying for the class that the speaker attended?
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Which type of investment is suggested to yield personal growth through divine inspiration?
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What is recommended as an important mindset for personal abundance?
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Why did people come from all nations to hear Solomon speak?
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What type of assets should one invest in to ensure growth without significant effort?
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Which of the following is an example of investing resources in the kingdom of God?
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What lesson does the speaker draw from their experience of paying for the class?
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What is the primary reason for developing competency according to the discussion?
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What mindset should be avoided when performing a task for someone else?
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What is a key characteristic of a competent worker?
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What is one of the four important aspects to take note of regarding competency?
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How does the discussion define excellence in relation to competency?
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What does the discussion imply about the relationship between service and skill development?
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What is indicated as a common behavior among people regarding investment in knowledge?
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According to the content, what attitude should one have about making mistakes at work?
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In the context of business excellence, what is necessary for your work to continue flowing?
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Which scripture is referenced to emphasize the importance of diligence in work?
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What does true service promote in a person's career according to the content?
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What is proposed as a necessary component to achieve business excellence?
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What is necessary to say no to mediocrity, as emphasized in the discussion?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of service?
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What is the first step towards achieving excellence in business according to the discussion?
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What does the phrase 'borrow vessels' imply in the context of personal development?
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Why did the oil stop flowing in the story?
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Which mindset is essential for abundance as highlighted in the content?
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What lesson does the parable about the servant who buried his talents convey?
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In the context of business, what does building capacity refer to?
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What is implied by the phrase 'you cannot carry abundance alone'?
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How can someone 'borrow skills' according to the discussion?
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What does the phrase 'you lose what you do not use' imply?
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What point is made through the story of Jesus turning water into wine?
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Which aspect is NOT related to the concept of 'abundance' mentioned in the content?
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What does the content suggest one should do to develop oneself effectively?
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Which statement best reflects the significance of 'capacity' in achieving success?
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Study Notes
Business Excellence Overview
- Focus on achieving an abundance mindset, resource management, and excellence in business.
- Importance of a proactive mindset blending spirituality with professional pursuits.
Biblical Foundation: 2nd Kings 4:1-7
- Story of a widow in need who approaches Elisha for help when creditors threaten her sons.
- Elisha instructs her to use the only resource she has: a flask of olive oil.
- Significant actions include borrowing vessels and filling them with oil, stopping only when all vessels are full.
Key Lessons from the Widow's Story
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Abundance Mindset: "Borrow Vessels"
- "Borrowing" implies seeking resources, skills, or knowledge from others to grow and succeed.
- Importance of being open to learning and collaboration—individual efforts alone are insufficient.
- Acknowledge and utilize existing resources, similar to the widow's flask of oil.
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Resource Management: "The Oil Stopped Flowing"
- Flow of blessings ceases without the capacity to contain them, akin to the oil stopping when no more jars were available.
- Emphasis on using and not hiding talents, skills, and resources to keep opportunities alive.
- Reinforces the idea that unexercised skills and knowledge will fade away over time.
Achieving Competency and Excellence
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Competency vs. Excellence:
- Competency is the minimum requirement; excellence requires going above and beyond.
- Reject mediocrity by committing fully to whatever task you engage in, as if working for the Lord.
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Four Strategies for Improving Competency:
- Say No to Mediocrity: Commit to high standards and accountability in all tasks.
- Be a Person of Service: Serving teaches valuable skills, helps discover potential, and fosters learning through experience.
- Seek and Invest in Knowledge: Allocate time, energy, and resources to learn and grow professionally.
- Develop a “Seeing Eye”: Cultivate creativity and deep understanding to excel and attract opportunities.
Five Essential Investments for Growth
- Invest Time in Prayer and Scripture: Gain insights and guidance for personal and professional development.
- Invest Resources in the Kingdom: Contribute to community and spiritual initiatives for collective growth.
- Invest in Your Own Knowledge: Continually seek education and skills enhancement to remain competitive.
- Invest in Others: Share your knowledge and resources, fostering a mindset of abundance and collaboration.
- Invest in Assets: Focus on long-term, sustainable assets that appreciate without constant management.
Final Takeaway
- Align goals with spiritual principles, continuously seek improvement, and create networks that support abundance and excellence in business endeavors.
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Join Ma Maudlyn Calmday as she shares insights on achieving business excellence through an abundance mindset, effective resource management, and the pursuit of excellence in a Christian context. Take notes and reflect on how to integrate these principles into your life.
