February 2013 Blog Posts (158)

Having goals can sure keep the deep winter months chugging along. One of my goals this year it to read two non-fiction books per month. With books being so short these days, it is easier than ever to knock out a few.

For February 2013, I read:

How Do You Kill 11 Million People? by Andy Andrews (audio)

The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews

Significant Living by Jerry and Shirley Rose

Psalms by God

There are so many…

Yesterday, started out as a good day. I was fortunate enough to be a guest on Caroline Gavin's podcast- PurposefulPathwayRADIO.com. Being featured on a radio broadcast was exciting and a new experience. I must admit I was nervous prior to the event, but;

You may read the story here!

Sincerely,

Jim Carver

Three questions keep running through my mind:

1. Who is speaking into my life?

2. Am I really listening?

4. Am I giving valuable output to others?

This morning I listened to a podcast while on the treadmill that was not only inspirational but also sparked the nagging afterthought of “who is speaking into my life?" Interestingly, that is not at all what…

We live in a world of extreme performance consciousness. From the time we are young children, it seems that there is an unspoken, (or at times even spoken), expectation placed on us by people; even those we love. A little child says, "look at me Daddy, watch what I can do". A little girl dresses up in mommy's clothes, comes prancing into the living room, even…

I have been focus on content creation since December for my online classes and e-books. My friends have reviewed and I had to make changes. I realized I needed to add an additonal chapter to an ebook. I submitted my last updated changes today. I will give myself tommorrow off then on 1 March start focusing on my Marketing Plan.

STOP WASTING TIME! One of the easiest ways to start living intentionally is by designing and sticking to an ideal week. This doesn't mean that you plan out every moment of the day, but it does help you maintain balance in how your time is spent.

Have a tendency to spend too much time on one thing, only to find other priorities are falling to the way side? It…

I often write about doing something meaningful that matters. Sometimes it's about making a connection, rescuing a life or just helping someone out. Many times it's about treating people with respect and dignity or just providing inspiration. It should be easy to look around and see scores of people in need of help.

You may read the story here!

Sincerely,

Jim Carver

Fortune favors the prepared mind.

~ Louis Pasteur

by Pete Ferguson

How many times have you seen a well-executed idea and thought "man, I wish I had thought of that!" or "hey, they took my idea!"

Ideas are a dime a dozen - if you are…

Farnoosh and Andy Brock join us on today’s show and help us learn how to use Kindle and Amazon to build our businesses. (Jump to the…

On the radio they were talking about the one thing people couldn’t live without, and I heard things like slippers, coffee, and other self-involved crap. So what can’t I live without?

There are lots of things I would prefer not to live without, but for what…. Would I rather die, than live without.

What is the one thing I cannot live…

Hi everyone,

I have finally published my site, albeit not quite complete, as of this past Sunday night. It is the one year anniversary of my stroke and admittance to the hospital.

Please take a look and give me your opinion, thoughts, comments and if you think it might help someone, please pass it on. It is not my story to keep to myself, even though I am the one that went through this "catastrophic" event. I…

It's been awhile since I last posted here. Life got really busy!

During my hiatus, I relocated back to the Midwest, started a new jobs, and fell in love.

As a result, I let some things in my life slide.

However, now I feel more settled and ready to resume developing my coaching skills. I am looking forward to writing and reading more blogs on 48 Days.

As part of your exploration of the divine economy theory you might find it interesting to read…

It seems we share a common problem with other bloggers, business owners and organizations. In order to succeed you must connect with people. It doesn't matter what you're selling, pitching or want to become. Until you have built a loyal following, nobody really notices your efforts.

You may read the story…

Jim Carver on Purposeful Pathway Radio!

Purposeful Pathway Radio is a haven for heart-centered entrepreneurs, for those who are living purposefully as God has called them. It is a pathway on…

Stop the Glorification of Busy!

It’s not uncommon for you to ask someone how their day is going and the response you get is, “I’m really busy”. You may even answer the same way when someone asks how your day, week, or month is going.

Unfortunately, if you and your spouse…

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

~ W. C. Fields

by Pete Ferguson

I have a good friend who shared the quote with me:

Money doesn't make a man, it reveals him.

At the time I was new in the…

“Will you help me renew my mind?” The airport shuttle driver surprised me. He obviously had overheard me talking with the woman across the aisle. His landlady, who called herself a Christian, had deeply wronged him. After empathizing, I tried to help him see forgiving the woman would free him from his pain. Forgiveness brings freedom to the one who forgives.

One thing I share…

Join me at the Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast on April 17. I attended this last year and it was excellent. Speakers this year include Guy Kawasaki and Terry Bradshaw. I'm attending the Grand Rapids, MI one but it is held throughout the U.S.…