by Jason Owens | Oct 27, 2013 | Core Content
One of the many things I cover in my book Finding My Voice is about how often I used to read success books, hoping to find the secret sauce for getting ahead. Turns out most of what I believed then ended up being success myths.
This is the first in a series of articles that I have written on what I have learned on my pursuit for success — the hard lessons that have stood the test over the past dozen or so years.
Here I separate the success myths from the real deal.
While the formulas offered in most success books just don’t seem to work for me, these are the lessons that do. I can count on them, and I hope they offer some value to you.
Success Myth 1 – Setting goals works all the time
- In Does Goal Setting Really Work? I talk about my frustration of setting goal after goal for years on end only to see most of them turn to sawdust. I talk about where goal setting works and where it doesn’t.
Success Myth 2 – Just stay motivated; it’s easy
- My article What Really is Motivation? talks about my recent discovery of a single diagram that explained everything. In 30 seconds I could finally see why I kept getting stuck in the cycle of false starts, why I kept pulling up short all the time, and why I was failing to reach my goals.
Success Myth 3 – Plan your work and work your plan
Success Myth 4 – God will make this easy for me
- How Does God Factor Into Your Success? is where I touch on the critical aspect of faith in our pursuit of reaching our goals. Here I wrestle with the age-old question: Does God really care if I am successful?
Bonus – 1 Fast way to bounce back after a setback
- Reboot is where I talk about one exercise I do to keep myself in productive head-space. This skill is a must for entrepreneurs who experience setbacks on a daily basis.
What may surprise you is:
- That there are times when goal setting just isn’t going to work for you.
- Why all the tips and techniques out there are more like mental junk food that can rot your brain, and why you need to “brush” daily.
- When God thinks of you, your being an outrageous success isn’t the first thing on His mind.
by Jason Owens | Oct 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
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-JOE PHILLIPS
Chief Evangelist
Joe Phillips Ministries
We recently had Jason Owens to speak at Cullasaja Assembly of God, in Franklin, N.C. in our Sunday night service. We commend him to you as a sincere and dedicated Christian businessman.
– FOREST JONES
Senior Pastor
Cullasaja Assembly of God, Franklin, NC
Jason’s presentation to the Kannapolis Business Alliance group was interesting and engaging. Our members walked away with thoughtful perspectives on the psychology of business ownership. Jason clearly shows his passion and professionalism in his work.
– IRENE SACKS
City of Kannapolis
I left the presentation with a very positive outlook and confidence that I can reach my goals.
– JEWELL MASSEY
Prayer Team Leader
Joe Phillips Ministries
Jason’s business coaching has been invaluable! Through his consultative coaching-style, he has been able to help me identify a niche in my industry and help set clear, achievable goals. Without his help, there is no way I could have achieved a personal income record last year. Thanks again Jason!
– CHRIS KENNEDY
Owner of Kennedy Business Solutions
What a great conversation …last night, Jason is great! Thank you for asking him to speak”, is just one of the many comments echoed after yesterday’s workshop.
– TROY BURGHER
Co-Founder of CSBERG
by Jason Owens | Aug 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Ragamuffin — The True Story of Rich Mullins
A very strange thing happened to me while I was in college in the early 90’s — my faith in God awakened.
I haven’t time to tell you that full story, but I will let you in on a very important person who played a critical role.
His name is Rich Mullins.
If Christianity had an anti-establishment movement, Rich would have been the poster child.
I was very new to the idea of “living by faith”, and Rich’s approach to money was like nothing I had ever seen.
He lived on a paltry salary that he paid himself from his concerts, and donated the rest to charity.
I was fortunate enough to attend one of his shows at the Cincinnati Zoo (I believe WAKW brought him to town), and he encouraged everyone to adopt an orphan from World Vision which had several booths set up around the perimeter.
His music and his life story meant so much to me that his CDs are among the very few things that I could ever part with.
Up till a few days ago I had no idea there was going to be a movie about him. I can’t express with words how happy I am to hear this.
For me, Christmas came early this year. Our God is an Awesome God.
Rich Mullins Movie Ragamuffin
