1: “Relationships determine results.”
ROB’S WISDOM FOR LIFE
2: “Take the wood out of the fire.”
Proverbs 26:20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, contention ceases.
3: “Arrive early, stay late, and outwork everyone around you.”
Proverbs 10:4 Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
4: “Exercise self-control with your words. Bite your tongue until it bleeds.”
Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore, stop contention before a quarrel starts.
5: “True leadership begins with serving others and putting their needs first.”
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
6: “Give credit to others and choose to be a giver, not a taker.”
7: “A good name is to be chosen above great riches. Always protect your name.
Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
8: “Surround yourself with people smarter than you. Your greatest strength is your greatest weakness.”
Proverbs 11:14 Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
9: “Recognize your weaknesses and surround yourself with people who are strong where you are not.”
10: “Never give up on your dreams, but make sure God is leading you in that direction.”
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
11: “Loose lips sink ships.”
A World War II slogan reminding people not to reveal troop movements or ship locations.
Proverbs 11:13 Gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
12: “Truth and time go hand in hand. Over a period of time the truth always comes out.”
Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.
13: “You can always do life or business with a snake. You just need to know how to hold its head.”
Matthew 10:16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
14: “You are who you hang with.”
Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
15: “Ride the horses that got you there.”
1 Samuel 30:24 Who will listen to what you say? The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike.
16: Humble people take the high road
Proverbs 19:11 A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.