Lecture Notes: How to Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever

Introduction

• Focus on making 2024 your best year ever using principles from the Bible.
• Human beings are created to be progressively productive, unlike other creations.
• Life should improve exponentially over time.
• Aging doesn't necessarily mean getting weaker or sicker.

Key Biblical Concepts

Progressive Productivity

• Humans are made in God's image to be creators and to improve over time.
• Life should be like a light bulb: bright until it burns out.
• Personal achievement and health are not limited by age.

Biblical References

• Galatians 6:3-9: Discusses self-deception and the importance of self-reliance.
  • Prove your own work to have personal rejoicing.
  • Importance of bearing one's own burdens while helping others.
  • Dangers of focusing too much on others' successes instead of personal growth.
• Genesis: Foundation of creation and productivity.

Sewing and Reaping

• Principle of Sewing and Reaping: Foundation for productivity and success.
  • Every action is a seed for future results.
  • Change inputs to change outputs.
  • Input (seed) and output (harvest) are critical for success.
  • Don't grow weary of doing good deeds.

Practical Application

Success Principles

• Focus on 'be, do, have' principle:
  • Be: Identity and personal growth are seeds for actions.
  • Do: Actions are the result of identity; need the right actions to achieve desired results.
  • Have: Results and possessions are a consequence of actions.
• Importance of consistent personal growth and development.
• Hyper-focus on becoming better every day.

Time, Space, and Matter

• Time exists for personal growth.
• Space is necessary for action.
• Matter is the result of actions.

Overcoming Challenges

• Disruption follows intention; challenges are necessary for growth.
• Identity influences actions, affecting what you can achieve.
• Avoid distractions; focus on intentionality and productivity.

Personal Growth and Development

• Emphasize on learning and growth.
• Overcome past limitations and identities imposed by others.
• Identity should be based on God's view, not others'.
• Goal-setting based on becoming, not just achieving.

Conclusion

• Apply these principles to make 2024 your best year.
• Focus on personal growth, identity, and productive actions.
• Be intentional and avoid distractions.
• Use 'be, do, have' to guide actions and results.