Episode 2- Faith Over Burnout- 3 Biblical Keys to Unlocking Purpose and Productivity - Descript

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Work life balance may feel impossible,

but work life harmony is achievable,

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especially when you ground yourself in

your core values and identity in Christ.

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And it all starts with eliminating

the number one enemy to your

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growth, which I'll reveal shortly.

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But first, let's talk about why the

identity of balance is unrealistic.

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The concept of balance

feels impossible to me.

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Like walking a tightrope.

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or ice skating.

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And for the record, I've tried both

and I'm not good at either of them.

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In daily life, balance means trying

to evenly distribute your time

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between family, faith, and work.

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And sometimes that's simply unfeasible.

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Life is a constant juggling act, and

at times you have to compromise between

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what you want and what you need.

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Perfect balance doesn't exist.

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And this is also true

in building your brand.

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When I started in pageantry, I thought

I had to be everything to everyone.

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I spread myself too thin starting

blogs, businesses, and podcasts,

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believing that doing it all

would get me closer to my goals.

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But all I got was burnout and

a whole lot of frustration.

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And the lesson I learned is this.

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You don't need to reach more people.

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You need to reach.

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the right people.

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Because branding isn't

about doing everything.

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It's about being authentic.

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It's about being a good steward of

your time, talent, and resources.

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It's about developing your character.

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And most importantly, it's about aligning

with your true identity in Christ.

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If you want to thrive in the

pageant world, hear me out on this.

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Stop wasting time worrying about

winning another title and start

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taking control over the vision for

your brand that God has given you.

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So what values and purpose

drive your actions?

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Because identifying them Is the

first step towards building a

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brand that's true to who you are.

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Work-life balance isn't

the only myth I challenge.

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As a legacy brand consultant, I don't

believe in the idea of rebranding

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something that's widely accepted in

both the branding world and pageantry.

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Think of rebranding like a facelift.

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On the surface, it might look

appealing with new colors, fonts,

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logos, and websites, but at its

core, the values remain the same.

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And without a clear mission,

vision, and goals, your brand will

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never reach its full potential.

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I've worked with clients who wanted

to expand their influence through

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partnerships, speaking engagements

and social media influencing.

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But they were all victims of the notorious

superwoman complex, you know, the belief

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that you can do it all and have it all.

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But even superwoman had her kryptonite.

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So what is your kryptonite?

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What do you have the capacity to do?

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Speaking of capacity, here are

three, Biblical keys to managing

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purpose and productivity.

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Key number one is rest.

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And contrary to popular belief, rest is

more than just ceasing physical labor.

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It's about finding solace in God's

presence and renewing your soul.

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Matthew 11, 28 says, come to

me, all you who are weary and

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burdened, and I will give you rest.

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Rest.

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Key number two.

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godly community.

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In Galatians 6, 1 through 2, we see

the importance of accountability from

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other believers, helping to restore

one another when we fall short.

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Which leads me to key number

three, sharing burdens.

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In Galatians 6, 2 5, It shows that

sharing burdens is a part of staying

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on the narrow path of righteousness.

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It also reveals a striking truth.

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If you think you can do it all on

your own, you're deceiving yourself.

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Because God designed us for community

so that we could serve one another.

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And these three keys are a direct

challenge to the superwoman complex.

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Because God calls us to delegate, not

to carry the weight of the world alone.

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Delegation isn't optional.

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It's a biblical command.

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The number one enemy to your

brand's growth is decision fatigue.

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And don't let the

superwoman complex fool you.

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Trying to do everything won't make

you clearer or more productive.

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You'll only overcome the superwoman

complex by embracing these three biblical

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keys and learning to delegate effectively.

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By integrating these principles

into your life, you'll find more

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clarity, purpose, and peace.

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And that, ultimately, is the harmony

that you're seeking in your life.

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Ask yourself, what do you identify with?

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What values and purpose

drive your actions?

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And take the time this week to reflect on

these questions and begin to align your

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daily actions with your true identity

and God's vision for your life and brand.

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As a powerhouse leader in your

industry, it's essential to be a good

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steward and learn to delegate in the

areas where you need help the most.

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And in the next episode, we'll dive into

the concept of fearless stewardship.

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Which is understanding how trusting

God with your big investments is not

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only crucial to your growth, but an

essential part of fulfilling your calling.