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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