He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.
Today is the end of our 20 day fast , that went by fast
I am a little bit slimmer
I am ..... better
Pastors Message begins here, Slowing Down, After the Fast , What Is Next ? Now What ?
https://www.youtube.com/live/WdS5GjQS2Gs?si=liNgn30nDuUZkZhE&t=3659
HOPE & HEALING
Recovery, Renewal, Restoration
<p>OVERVIEW<br>Hope and Healing is a faith-based<br>recovery group, working through life's<br>hurts, habits and hang-up's. We've all<br>been hurt by other people, we've hurt<br>ourselves and we've hurt others. As a<br>result every single one of us ends up<br>with a hurt, habit or hang-up. Using<br>Beatitudes of Jesus as a foundation,<br>there are eight choices that promise<br>true happiness and transformation.<br>Through making each of these<br>choices, we find God's pathway to<br>wholeness and health and a life filled<br>with Hope and Healing.</p>
T<p>HE ROAD TO<br>RECOVERY<br>8 principles based on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10)<br>1) Realize 1 am not God. I admit that I am powerless<br>to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and<br>that my life is unmanageable.<br>Happy are those who know they are spiritually<br>poor." Matthew 5:3<br>2.) Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to<br>Him in that He has the Power to help me recover.<br>"Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be<br>comforted. Matthew 5:4<br>3.) Consciously choose to commit all my life and<br>will to Christ's care and control.<br>"Happy are the meek. Matthew 5.5<br>4) Openly examine and confess my faults to myself.<br>to God, and to someone 1 trust.<br>"Happy are the pure in heart." Matthew 5.8<br>5) Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to<br>make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my<br>character defects.<br>"Happy are those who desire is to do what God<br>Requires." Matthew 5:6<br>6.) Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to<br>those who have hurt me and make amends for<br>harm I have done to others, except when to do so<br>would harm them or others.<br>"Happy are the merciful.Happy are the<br>peacemakers.* Matthew 5:7,9<br>7) Reserve a daily time with God for self<br>examination. Bible reading, and prayer in order to<br>know God and His way for my life to gain the power<br>to follow His will.<br>8.) Yield myself to God to be used to bring this<br>Good News to others, both by example and by my<br>words.<br>"Happy are those who are persecuted because they<br>do what God requires. * Matthew 5.10</p>
<p>HE ROAD TO<br>RECOVERY<br>8 principles based on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10)<br>1) Realize 1 am not God. I admit that I am powerless<br>to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and<br>that my life is unmanageable.<br>Happy are those who know they are spiritually<br>poor." Matthew 5:3<br>2.) Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to<br>Him in that He has the Power to help me recover.<br>"Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be<br>comforted. Matthew 5:4<br>3.) Consciously choose to commit all my life and<br>will to Christ's care and control.<br>"Happy are the meek. Matthew 5.5<br>4) Openly examine and confess my faults to myself.<br>to God, and to someone 1 trust.<br>"Happy are the pure in heart." Matthew 5.8<br>5) Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to<br>make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my<br>character defects.<br>"Happy are those who desire is to do what God<br>Requires." Matthew 5:6<br>6.) Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to<br>those who have hurt me and make amends for<br>harm I have done to others, except when to do so<br>would harm them or others.<br>"Happy are the merciful.Happy are the<br>peacemakers.* Matthew 5:7,9<br>7) Reserve a daily time with God for self<br>examination. Bible reading, and prayer in order to<br>know God and His way for my life to gain the power<br>to follow His will.<br>8.) Yield myself to God to be used to bring this<br>Good News to others, both by example and by my<br>words.<br>"Happy are those who are persecuted because they<br>do what God requires. * Matthew 5.10</p>
<p>"A safe place to find<br>Hope and Freedom"</p>
"Integrating faith into the marketplace transforms daily work from a mere job into a ministry, focusing on stewardship, integrity, and service rather than just profit. "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." "When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance." "Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe." "We are twice armed if we fight with faith."
I was reading a wonderful post on pain this evening on one of my marketplace site and I hesitated to share, then I realized that I should and though I do not need to support or justify sharing , I thought it would be good to see what others have said about the matter in some great quote. I pieced together my opening words above. It is about stewardship and our faith is important in all things, so I am reminded that we need to be able to say Well Done with God in mind in the marketplace so that others may become our brothers and sisters and those that are already be encouraged to do so in their fields. - TLR
The Bible clearly and comprehensively, in both testaments, portrays God as intensely interested in the human marketplace—interested, involved, in charge, and intentional.
He Created It
Work is God’s idea. Genesis 1-2 give us our first picture of the biblical God as a worker—thinking, choosing, planning, executing, evaluating. So when God decided to create humankind in the image and likeness of God, what else could humans be but workers, reflecting in their working lives something of the nature of God? Specifically, God laid upon human beings the task of ruling the earth (Gen. 1) and of serving and keeping it (Gen. 2). This enormous task required not only the complementarity of our male-female gender identities, for mutual help, but also implies some other fundamental economic and ecological dimensions to human life. God has given us a planet with a vast diversity of resources scattered all over its surface. There is, therefore, a natural necessity for trade and exchange between groups living in different places, to meet common needs. That task in turn necessitates economic relationships, and so there is a need for fairness and justice throughout the social and economic realm. There needs to be justice both in the sharing of the raw resources with which we work and in the distribution of the products of our work. The biblical witness is that this great human endeavour is part of God’s intention for human life on earth. Work matters because it was God’s intention for our part in his creation.
He Created It
He Audits It
He Governs It
He Redeems It
We Are Called to Engagement
We Are Called to Distinctiveness
Moral distinctiveness. The distinctiveness of God’s people in the Bible is not merely religious (i.e., that we happen to worship a different god from most other people), but also ethical (i.e., that we are called to live by different standards).
The twin sayings of Jesus about being “salt and light” in the world (Matt. 5:13-16) are still crucial insights into what it means to follow Jesus in the marketplace. At least four implications can be discerned.3
https://www.facebook.com/p/Faith-in-the-marketplace-100064332716192/
https://followerofone.org/the-goal-of-marketplace-ministry-acts-2618/
"Your job becomes your pulpit, your performance becomes your platform, and the marketplace becomes your parish." ~ Bill Winston
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Winston
#NEWcoffee "It's like drinking desert" TLR, Chief Weekend Warrior, Founder, Natures Energy Water Corporation #SimplyRefreshing #BeTheAdventure
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/omegastewardship_coffee-consumertrends-activity-7429725452237406208-BL-z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAExNC0B527uh2CcYGxb2ZqlJRvuxvR5
Maybe I had a problem, came across a bulk butter tart package.
Fasting Butter Tarts this month.
more to follow ...
Squirrel
Antiquer finds century-old Coca-Cola bottle—then discovers its worth
An antiques collector made an extraordinary discovery when he came across a sealed Coca-Cola bottle believed to date back to the early 1900s.
At the time, he couldn't afford the $100 price tag, so instead, he took a photograph and moved on.
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Reminds me that these coca cola bottles were bottled in the communities vs being shipped across the country. It looks like they made the bottles as well, thus the various glass works in these smaller communities. Interesting observation, I have thought the NEW should have it's own glass bottle company vs buying them in from China or Spain.
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If we could just figure out how to freeze the bottles without them busting, that would be a benefit indeed.
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Well Done Go Deeper in your prayer live. Pray without seeking. Message from Lisa Nova from Australia
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Prayer Changes Everything
Because it releases God’s wisdom into your circumstances.
We often treat prayer like a last resort.
Something we reach for when we’ve exhausted our strength, our ideas, and our control.
But prayer was never meant to be our backup plan.
It’s the doorway to divine wisdom, peace, and power.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5
Prayer invites God into the center of our reality.
It’s how we surrender our limited understanding and receive His infinite wisdom.
And when God’s wisdom enters a situation, everything changes.
Why Does Prayer Matter?
Because when you pray, you are:
• Seeking God's will above your own.
• Aligning your heart with Heaven’s perspective.
• Opening your life to His counsel, correction, and comfort.
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:6
You may not see the answer immediately.
The situation may still look the same.
But prayer begins a shift not just around you, but within you.
It renews your mind, calms your heart and unlocks wisdom.
And it reminds you that you are not alone.
When You Don’t Know What to Do…
Sometimes we don’t need more information, we need revelation. True, right??
God’s wisdom is holy instruction.
It leads to peace when the world says panic.
Says, “wait,” when the flesh says, “act.”
Gives strength when you want to give up.
So pray.
Pray like it matters because it does.
Pray like God is listening, because He is.
And pray knowing this: you never leave prayer the same.
Prayer
Lord, I confess that I often run to solutions before I run to You. But today, I pause and pray.
I ask for Your wisdom to lead me, correct me, and strengthen me. Guide my decisions. Calm my anxious thoughts. Replace confusion with clarity. Your ways are higher than mine, and I trust You. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.
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Time together
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Well Done Begins with Well Started
Day 9 Chapters covered today, Highlights
Proverbs 9 ...
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser:
teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
For by me thy days shall be multiplied,
and the years of thy life shall be increased.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself:
but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Ecclesiastic 9...
For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion. For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.
Song of Solomon 2...
I am the rose of Sharon,
and the lily of the valleys.
As the lily among thorns,
so is my love among the daughters.
Take us the foxes,
the little foxes, that spoil the vines:
for our vines have tender grapes.
Psalms 9...
I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart;
I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
I will be glad and rejoice in thee:
I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
John 9...
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
Genesis 9...
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered. Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things. But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.
Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV®)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
We expect a quick return on our investments. We go online to see if the money we have invested has increased in value that day. We do something nice and expect the recipients to express their gratitude. We make an investment in God’s Kingdom and expect to see immediate results. But the rewards we receive from God are not like that. He expects us to give Him our best every day, and He will give us His best in return. But our reward will not always come in the moment—or even in that day, month, or year. We need to approach our spiritual service thinking, I’m going to give You my best today, Lord. And if I don’t see a return on this until eternity, I’ll still keep giving You my best. So, let’s stop checking our spiritual mailboxes to see if a reward is there. God delights in blessing His people, and He will reward us in His own time—whether that’s today or in eternity.
THINK ABOUT IT
Whatever the Lord values, He wants to bring that into your life. So, are you giving your best to Him? Are you “all in” or looking for the minimal daily requirement?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, forgive me for when I have not given my best to You. You are worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. You have showered my life with blessings and watched over me with grace. I will give You the honor You deserve and bring You my best, rejoicing in Your great provision for me. Holy Spirit, grant me an awareness of God’s love so I might serve Him without reservation. In Jesus' name, amen.
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson
Taylor uses a powerful illustration from the film Catch Me If You Can. Frank Abagnale Jr. succeeds as a forger not by inventing fake money from scratch, but by studying the real thing in obsessive detail—down to the ink, paper, and watermarks.
Ironically, that expertise later makes him invaluable to the FBI.
Banks don’t train tellers by showing them every possible fake. They train them by handing them genuine currency until authenticity becomes instinctive.
The same is true of Scripture. Discernment doesn’t come from memorizing every error—it comes from knowing God’s Word so deeply that when something sounds “almost right,” you can feel that it isn’t.
Catch me if you can is a show I watched, fantastic show and interesting man, listened to some of his training, a great speaker. Jim Rohn, mentoring advise connects with this, we need to study the evil side.
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Jim Rohn’s primary quote regarding the "evil side" emphasizes accepting that some people will inevitably choose that path, advising leaders to focus on identifying them rather than questioning why. It highlights thatevil/negativity is a normal part of life that requires active, conscious resistance.
Key Quotes on the "Evil Side" & Negativity:
Rohn described evil or negative people as those who attempt to diminish accomplishments, mask malice as advice, and act as "weeds" that can ruin a metaphorical garden if not managed.
https://bdhfoundation.com/get-involved/palliative-care-telethon/
Online https://bdhf.my.site.com/donate/
Rotary Request to Help Palliative Care at BGH
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Dear Tim Ross, We have received a request from the Palliative Care Team (PCT) of BGH to help support their annual fund raising drive. The Palliative Care Unit at BGH serves a wide ranging Brockville centered rural area. Lots of communities in Ontario don't have a palliative care unit; ours here in Brockville is truly state-of-the-art. We are very fortunate to have it. The challenging part is that although the Palliative Care Unit is attached directly to the BGH, which is a good thing, it is not operated as part of the BGH budget. The running of the unit is funded by charitable donations from the community. In the past, the Palliative Care fundraiser has been primarily a telethon; in these modern times the Palliative Care Team (PCT) has noticed that a significant portion of their donations come directly by e-transfer or cheque rather than in response to the telethon, and in fact, many of the telethon volunteers sit waiting for quiet phones to ring. Accordingly, this year PCT is not asking us to help man the telephones. Instead, they are asking that we share their need with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues and invite them to contribute directly. Arrangements can be made directly through BGH Foundation at 613-345-4478 or through Christine Radford OR Via the actual Telethon
Attached is a one-page description of the services provided by the Brockville Palliative Care Unit. Lets all do this. John
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According to Thy Word
“Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:169)
The closing 22nd stanza of Psalm 119 repeats many of the themes of the previous 21 and summarizes this epic to the majesty of the Word of God.
Seven passages contain prayer for “understanding,” which depends on the gracious ministry of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and minds (John 14:26). Our finite minds cannot understand God’s eternal truths apart from revelation and the “mind of Christ” granted at salvation (1 Corinthians 2:16).
Thirteen passages use “according to thy word.” Nothing that we can do pleases God more than our efforts to “magnify” His Word in our lives and ministries (Psalm 138:2). Every sentient creature will be judged by what is “written in the books, according to their works” (Revelation 20:12).
Eight stanzas include the prayer to have God teach. Again, apart from the Holy Spirit in our “new creature” we would be empty of both understanding and wisdom (2 Corinthians 5:17). Through reading and meditating on God’s Word after salvation, we grow effective and gain maturity.
The writer also promised in eight stanzas to not forget. Our minds need to become stabilized with memorized Scripture and our hearts ready and sanctified with the stored Word of God so that we can “give an answer” both to those who ask us (1 Peter 3:15) and when we need guidance for our own life decisions (Colossians 1:10).
The psalm ends with a prayer for all: “Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments” (Psalm 119:173–176). HMM III
Top Tax Deductions for Freelancers, Side-hustlers, and Self-employed: Are You Missing Out?
Source: RBC Royal Bank
https://share.google/dQe5BV3XUAGL5Cz0v
Some great reflections from our Certified Kingdom Advisors resources
https://www.faithfi.com/faithfi/how-to-choose-a-trustworthy-tax-preparer-this-season-8650
https://www.faithfi.com/faithfi/money-in-marriage-its-a-matter-of-value-with-shaunti-feldhahn-8652
* Think Like an Owner—Become One
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The individual who approaches their work with the care, discipline, and pride of ownership sets themselves apart. When you treat your role as if the business were your own, you develop the judgment, initiative, and responsibility that ownership demands. In time, that mindset often leads to greater opportunity—sometimes ownership of the very enterprise you serve, or an even better one.
Organizations that encourage employee ownership understand this principle well. When people have a stake in the outcome, they become more loyal, more innovative, and more attentive to costs and customers alike. But even when formal ownership programs are unavailable, the principle remains unchanged. Conduct yourself as an owner today—think long-term, act responsibly, and serve with intention—and sooner or later, opportunity will recognize you as one. Ownership begins in the mind before it ever appears on paper.
** “You become what you think about most of the time.”
—Napoleon Hill
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Suggested Reading:
Think and Grow Rich,
Timothy Ross, CKA®
613-345-0016 Office
A wonderful reflection from a fellow Certified Kingdom Advisor ® (CKA®)
Why Being a Certified Kingdom Advisor Matters – Lorne Robinson's Blog
https://word4now.com/2026/02/09/why-being-a-certified-kingdom-advisor-matters/
Based on his 2024 social media and conference messages, here are several quotes and key messages from Louie Giglio:
Giglio also focused heavily on the themes of "Winning the Descent" (managing the emotional, physical, and spiritual letdown after a major spiritual mountain-top experience) and "Calling on Heaven" during 2024.
Timothy Ross, CKA®
613-345-0016 Office
Well Done Never Ending Observation Monday Morning Feb 9, 2026
Proverbs 9:9 ...
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser:
teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
For by me thy days shall be multiplied,
and the years of thy life shall be increased.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself:
but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Ecclesiastics 9:9...
Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Song of Solomon 1:15...
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair;
thou hast doves' eyes.
Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant:
also our bed is green.
The beams of our house are cedar,
and our rafters of fir.
Psalms 9:1...
I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart;
I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
I will be glad and rejoice in thee:
I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:
declare among the people his doings.
John 9:4-5
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Genesis 9:11-17
And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.
Job 9:27
If I say, I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
https://youtube.com/shorts/juSgBWQPTxk?si=T4TI4Skyn0htulbO
https://youtube.com/shorts/pA4-cZhK1Co?si=xbW9n9n7J19EEsJB
https://www.theatlantic.com/economy/2026/01/california-wealth-tax-billionaire-migration/685779/
Reminds me Canada is now going to impose a VAT on the retail wealth clients, so a wealth tax on the mutual fund assets , will be a significant tax on the investor 13% on trailer fees which are approximately 1% of the asset base. The wealth management firm can deduct the ITC on this, so not as impactful on them, the already figure this out on their fee based assets. It does level the playing field I suppose, however it appears to me a tax advantage for the government and a disadvantage to a large percentage of investors across Canada who previously did not pay this tax, maybe I am wrong, looking like a good fund raiser and non tax deductible expense on the backs of the wealth of a large percentage of Canadians. I might add, all the articles I have read on this is how important it is for the mutual fund company to up date their accounting system to collect the tax, keep track of the ITC that the already pay out so the can send the correct net difference to CRA . Media matter's . Be interesting what the number is estimated to cost investors and what the net gain will be for the Country ( CRA is just the tax collector and enforcement department )
Reflection on the situation , good article, seems balanced, sounds like the goose is on life support, perhaps it's needed to save the goose that lays the golden eggs. No doubt the goose eats to much . I have family who moved there a generation ago and made a beautiful life there , I do get the impression that they feel taxed heavily, it has changed , I have a impression that the weather is pleasant there. It's -25C 2 feet from me at the moment , 11C outside at my cousins where they live in California in the night warming up to 25 C this afternoon, pleasant enough, everything in perspective, we got no rattlesnakes in my back yard. No high steel fences or a line of automatic gates around each property down or road or in our town. Yes the goose eats to much, we all could most likely eat a little less and be better off.
A good estimate on taxes is wise management. Everyones risk perspective is different, best practice is to leave a buffer after a solid estimate of taxes is determined, then and one can make a safe distribution without stalling all payouts to beneficiaries. Our Family Office at Brock Shores Financial provide this service for our clients and often is a turning point where a family makes a decision to seek us out or they get referred to us by one of our advocates. A second opinion, a review can save an executor significant financial cost , reduce risk and provide a valuable resource which helps help them and benefits the family through this significant financial situation. Please reach out to our office, give us a call at 613-345-0016 and the team can coordinate a time to see how we can help. TLR
“The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.”
—Epicurus
Morning Routines JR
It's necessary to become a morning person , be in charge of your day, own it before it begins, plan it
I need to have this done for me , my email box is not well, nearing 40,000 unread current, have not been able to catch up.
I haven't read my emails since June 2022.
That's when I hired my first Executive Assistant Ann and completely changed how I operate.
That single hire freed up 15+ hours weekly.
Here's the system we use (so you can replicate it for yourself):
Step 1: Master the twice-daily inbox protocol
Goal: Inbox zero by 10 AM and 4 PM every day.
- Sort every email into 4 buckets: "Action needed," "Review required," "Waiting on response," "Archive"
- Handle 80% immediately with templates: "This is [Name], Dan's assistant. I got your email before he did and thought you'd appreciate a speedy reply..."
- Flag only emails that need strategic thinking (usually 3-5 daily)
- Archive everything else with proper labels (Receipts, Newsletters, Investment, etc.)
Never let emails pile up. Process everything immediately.
Step 2: Build the 10-minute daily sync agenda
This eliminates random interruptions all day.
- Yesterday's meeting action items and follow-ups
- Today's calendar review with missing details filled in
- Emails flagged that need my input (pre-sorted and prioritized)
- Current projects requiring decisions (with 3 solution options each)
- Tomorrow's priority planning
Same agenda every single day. Takes exactly 10 minutes.
Step 3: Create the perfect calendar system
Every meeting gets color-coded and audited.
- Red: Client work (never moved)
- Yellow: Team meetings (flexible timing)
- Blue: Protected time blocks (workouts, family, deep work)
- Green: Travel and logistics
Plus every invite requires: clear agenda, contact phone numbers, 20-minute default timing.
Step 4: Create meeting preparation standards
Walk into every conversation fully briefed.
- Background research on all attendees
- Previous conversation history and notes
- Relevant documents organized and accessible
- Clear agenda with desired outcomes defined
- Contact information for backup communication
Never get caught off guard again.
The transformation:
Email time: 2+ hours daily → 15 minutes daily
Calendar chaos: Constant stress → Smooth operations
Meeting prep: Scrambling → Always ready
Those reclaimed hours became business strategy, family time, and actual growth work.
Whether you implement these systems yourself or delegate them, the frameworks remain the same.
Most entrepreneurs think they can't afford this level of support.
The math is backwards: every hour you spend on $25/hour work costs you 20x in missed opportunities.
Stop trying to get better at work you shouldn't be doing. Start investing in people who can do it better than you ever will.
-DM
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** Some individuals appear to be “allergic” to honest work, but opportunity is equally allergic to them.
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Some people shy away from honest work—and opportunity keeps its distance from them just as faithfully. In every profession and role, there comes a moment when results outweigh promises. Words may carry you for a time, but eventually performance tells the real story.
If you recognize a gap between what you say and what you do, let today mark a decision to change. It is possible to drift through life by doing only what is required, but doing so guarantees one thing: you will never know how far you could have gone had you been willing to give more. Opportunity is always drawn to those who respect effort and repelled by those who avoid it.
** “Every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent advantage.”
—Napoleon Hill
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** Suggested Reading:
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Think and Grow Rich, Chapter 7: Organized Planning (Going the Extra Mile)
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.” (Psalm 3:2)
The word Selah occurs 74 times in the Bible (three of which are in the prophetic psalm of Habakkuk, with the other 71 in the book of Psalms). The first of these occurrences is here in Psalm 3:2, and it also occurs at the end of verses 4 and 8, thus in effect dividing Psalm 3into three “stanzas.”
However, its exact meaning is uncertain. Most authorities think it is some kind of musical notation to be applied when the psalm was being sung with accompanying musical instrumentation. It suggests a pause of some kind, perhaps to allow the instruments to play a few notes while the singers were silent before proceeding with the next portion, possibly changing to a different key.
When the psalm is merely being read, however, as must often be the case, this explanation would be pointless. Thus, some think it indicates a brief pause for reflection on the truth just revealed before proceeding to the next point. Selah might, therefore, mean something like “think of that!”
In Psalm 3, as the first instance, verse 2 notes that many (perhaps originally those involved in Absalom’s rebellion against King David) are saying, “Not even God can help him now!” But then the psalmist remembers God’s promises. He prays and God answers, so now he can say, “Well, what do you think about that?” Both exclamations seem implied by his Selah.
Then in the third stanza, he stresses his security in his Lord. He can sleep and “not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. . . . Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people” (Psalm 3:6, 8). So, what can you say about that, you enemies of God and His Word? (Selah). HMM
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Let's make sure this is not a someday wish. Like life we should strive to let it be said "Well Done , good and faithful servant, you have been faithful in your Sunday activities, you did the basics, you made it to the church service, you greated friends and met strangers and introduced yourself to many of them. You payed attention to the announcements, you entered into worship, sang, listened, internalize the meaning of the poetry arranged to music and you worshiped like David. Maybe you kept your clothes on, but you certainly took your coat off. You left your hat at the cloak room with your coat. You gave your tithes, and you checked the math beforehand and worked that in your budget so it was part of your life, your Economic Domain with God in the centre of that part of your live. You listened and took notes as the pastors shared his message and you let the spirit challenge you as the message was received. You went to the alter to pray and pray for others. You got past your shyness and laid hands and prayed for those you are called to pray for. Let the Holy Spirit guide you, and you prayed for others by putting a hand on their shoulders and you raised the other in praise to the Lord, like you do in worship as you are worshiping, you speak encouraging words over your brother and you speak with the tongues of the angel as God knows what is required, May His will be done in your brothers life. You raise your hands in your worship times during the service and you sing praises to the Lord 🎶 You prayed for your wife and laid hands on her while you prayed and like wise for you child you carried him in your arms while you still can. He soon will be to big and will stand on his own. You linger after alter time and great brothers and sisters, you shake their hands, encourage them with a smile and a good word. When you get a chance you thank the pastor for his good word, encourage him and likewise for the worship team members that you meet.
Make your way home after the service and enjoy the rest of the day with your family.
Later you listen to the pastors message to reinforce his message. We have those records online this day.
Do some extra Bible reading and other good books , embrace the rest , the pause of the Sunday. Well Done beginnings for a Sunday.
Listen to Jim Rohn's message, full of encouragement, advise on how to be enough, time to do, to act, to become, make your life a good story, a story of legacy. You absolutely control your life's depth, make it your legacy, make it count.
https://youtu.be/dhHEjoFqsFg
Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent | The Epoch Times
"Cutting social media use to just 30 minutes a day can reduce depression symptoms by nearly 25 percent in young adults within a single week, research suggests."
“diversify their portfolio” by engaging in real-world activities beyond social media
Read a article this morning about how money doesn't necessarily make you happy. Elon Musk reflecting on this was the basis of the business article. He is right, it's complicated.
Jim Rohn spoke about being happy and money, bottom line, it can make it easier to be happier when your bills are paid, net worth rising. However it's not the only measure.
This insight from NH advocates for service to others, part of a happy happy foundation.
Cheers !
** The Path That Pays You Back
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Happiness is rarely found at the finish line. Research into human motivation consistently shows that fulfillment comes from engagement—the steady, purposeful effort toward something meaningful. It is the process of contributing, improving, and showing up that energizes the mind and nourishes the spirit.
When your pursuit of success is grounded in service to others, the rewards multiply. You gain progress and purpose. Every profession, role, or calling becomes richer when approached with the intention to help, support, or uplift. Service transforms ordinary work into meaningful contribution.
The deepest satisfaction comes from knowing your effort mattered—that someone’s journey was improved because you chose to give your time, talent, or care. Long after outcomes fade, the sense of impact remains. Service doesn’t distract from success; it quietly builds it.
** “True success is not measured by what you gain, but by the value you leave behind.”
— Napoleon Hill
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For parents with a Toddler, big high fives when the aim is accurate, real life happiness ✔️🤸♂️😊🥳
Lady Peace backed by the view of Maple leaf shaped rays breaking through the rain clouds, she is the allegorical image of peace "PAX" standing on a shoreline, supported by maple leaves
Canada's Motto , A Mari Usque Ad Mare "From sea to sea"
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