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4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for July 16, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings,
and Reviews, for your enjoyment.

A Podcast that is New To Me! The Daily Stoic with Ryan Holliday

It’s not sexy, polished, or overwhelming, but it’s so good! If you have never read the daily meditations from the Daily Stoic, it is a real challenge. I have been using the book for three years now, but the podcast has allowed me to have more time for other valuable readings in my daily routine.

A Must Listen Audio: Finding Your Best: A Conversation on High Performance Mindset

Buckle up – this one will challenge you. An Audible Original conversation with Coach Pete Carroll and Dr. Michael Gervais. World-renowned sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais and Super Bowl-winning NFL Coach Pete Carroll, authors of Compete to Create, team up again for an intimate conversation about the psychology of sport and high performance.

A Great Business Book: The Talent War:
How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent

For your organization to win, you need to attract and retain the best talent. But without the right strategy or mindset, you won’t be able to do so–and you won’t be able to compete. After all, your people, not your product or service, are your strongest competitive advantage. When it comes to winning on talent, no one does it better or more consistently than the US Special Operations community. Their success comes down to their people and a widely held foundational belief: Talent + Leadership = Victory.

An Awesome Read from Scott Sauls: Love Across Our Differences: A Christian Non-Negotiable

Another expertly written word from one of my favorite authors, Scott Sauls: For the Christian witness to be taken seriously in the West’s increasingly pluralistic and secular environment, Christians must learn the art of:

  1. Staying true to our beliefs and convictions;
  2. Genuinely loving, listening to, and serving those who do not share our beliefs and convictions; and
  3. Consistently doing both at the same time.

A Powerful Quote from James Clear

“We need to redefine “hard work” to include “hard thinking.”
The person who outsmarts you is outworking you. The person who finds shortcuts is outworking you.
The person with a better strategy is outworking you.
Usually, the hardest work is thinking of a better way to do it.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for July 2, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, for your enjoyment.

Happy Independence Day
and Thanks Again!

A Book that Leaders Should Read:
Rumsfeld’s Rules

I read this book for the first time in 2000, and it had a significant impact on my life and leadership. I didn’t always agree with Mr. Rumsfeld, but this writing had a powerful impact on my leadership in both what and what not to do.

A Fun Novel from David Baldacci: The Innocent, a Will Robbie Novel

As every Baldacci novel that I have read, The Innocent is fast paced and full of surprises. If you like a little bit of spy intrigue, you’ll like this fun read.

A Blog Post that I found Very Interesting from Dr. Jim Denison:

Dr. Denison is one of my favorite authors. He has such a gift for rising above the clutter of cultural assessments and share biblical wisdom in love.

A Wonderful Series on Netional Geographic, Prime, and HULU: Genius, Einstein

Oh my! This shocked me at how interesting Einstein’s life is portrayed. I have also been reading the book this series was based on. It is apparently true to the life of this brilliant, odd man. Not designed for kids!

A Powerful Quote from Donald Rumsfeld

“There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don’t know we don’t know.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCK Allen

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SELECTED READS, LISTENS, LEARNINGS, AND REVIEWS for April 30, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings,
and Reviews, for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

My Favorite Email Newsletter – By Far! 1-2-3 by James Clear

I receive a weekly newsletter from James Clear and quote him often. His 1-2-3 weekly newsletter is fabulous. The link above will take you to his subscription page. It’s free and priceless! Enjoy.

A Really Good Film on Amazon Prime: Special Forces

Jenny and I really enjoyed this riveting film. It’s a french film about French Special Forces recovering a journalist captured and kidnapped by Taliban leaders. If you don’t mind a little blood and guts, you’ll love this film, no kidding! When you finally get to the end, you might find yourself exhausted, as we were.

A Really Good Business Book: Quantum Marketing: Mastering the New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow’s Consumers

This was a great read! Technology and culture are changing at such a rapid rate that we must adapt and market well. As Chief Marketing Officer of Mastercard—one of the world’s most recognizable and decorated brands—Raja Rajamannar shares the forward-thinking ways all businesses must rethink their entire marketing landscape to remain relevant and be successful.

A GREAT Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Snack: The GFB Gluten Free Protein Bites, Coconut + Cashew

For those looking for a great, filling snack that isn’t packed with bad junk, this is for you! Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher. GFB Bites are made with primarily organic ingredients, a good source of fiber, and are fat-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, wheat-free, lactose-free, trans-fat-free, and cholesterol-free. Fortunately, they are not flavor-free. They are delicious!

A Ancient Chilean Saying that We All Should Learn:

“Criticizing a musician is easy, but it is more difficult when you have a guitar in your hand.” —Chilean Saying.

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY 04.09.21

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SELECTED READS, LISTENS, LEARNINGS, AND REVIEWS for April 9, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings,
and Reviews, for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

A Great Article from Scott Sauls: Critique Gently, Encourage Fiercely

This brief article is timely and helpful. If there ever was an article that America needs, it is this one. From Scott’s article: “It has been said, “Be kind because everyone you meet is fighting a hard, hidden battle.” As we limp toward transparency and community and friendship with our own fears and insecurities,
we recognize that we aren’t alone.”

A Business Book for Everyone: The Breakout Blueprint by Doug Foley

I loved this book, and read it twice. If you are struggling to make lifestyle and work connect, read this book!
“Many of us live in a prison of our own making. We spend our lives dreading Mondays, looking forward to paychecks, and working longer hours, only to shoulder even more responsibility. It’s a never-ending chase. Life doesn’t have to be that way. It’s time to stop going through the motions and start living. It’s time to build a business that offers you freedom. After interviewing more than 150 entrepreneurs, Doug Foley realized they all had one thing in common—and it wasn’t a fancy job title, car, or house. Instead of building their lives around their businesses, they built their businesses around the lives they wanted to live.

An APP for Every Follower of Jesus: SoulSpace

If you’ve been around this BLOG or Sugar Hill Church for very long, you know that I am a huge proponent of Prayerful Meditation. The centering power of time seeking the wisdom, clarity, peace, and power
of the Divine is essential to walking the talk of Faith in Jesus.
This is a meditation app anchored to truth, love, and peace.

A Reminder of a Really Fun and Delicious Restaurant: BlueTop

We returned to BlueTop after a long COVID season, and it was still one of my favorite stops. Nestled in Chamblee, Georgia, this fun-filled place has some extraordinary casual, comfort food. My favorite is definitely the sloppy-joe, but the fish tacos are a close second. If you happen to be fortunate enough to be there when they are serving the beignet fries, you are in for a very sweet and decadent treat! Dip those bad boys in the chocolate sauce and you will be thanking me!

A Quote from Psychologist Adam Grant on How to Elicit Feedback:

“When people hesitate to give honest feedback on an idea, draft, or performance, I ask for a 0-10 score.No one ever says 10. Then I ask how I can get closer to a 10. It motivates them to start coaching me – and motivates me to be coachable. I want to learn how to close the gap.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com

Go in Peace, Chuck