Video of the Day: Clip from the 1986 movie “Back to School”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? 29 For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, 30 saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish,’ Luke 14:28-30.
Biblical Connection:
There is a big difference between book knowledge and street knowledge, being part of a specific business or industry. One of the college classes I took was Economic Geography. Rather than rush into building a business, each student began with acres of land to farm with each subsequent task increasing in complexity. The professor in today’s clip was so focused on his own curriculum that he failed to consider modern day changes in business theory.
Earlier on in the Gospel of Luke, chapters 9 and 10, Jesus mentions an additional 72 disciples that were sent out to assist in His earthly ministry. Meanwhile, Jesus provides examples of individuals who are not fit to serve as disciples based upon common excuses each made. Whether you are a professor or part of a business, dealing with criticism is part of life. As a new manager, every day is a learning process, taking in new information. As long as you consider the costs, you’ll learn through trial and error to handle future criticism.
Closing Song:
Instead of acting like you’ve arrived like this college professor, remain teachable and open to the ideas of others. While some ideas have been tried and failed in the past, if the timing is right you’ll win the respect of others while properly dealing with criticism.
by Jay Mankus
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