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Patience

Patience

Luke Watson
book

Patience. I was a bit of a hothead as a young bloke. I grew up with a bad temper and wanted my way instantly. I didn’t have a clue about patience. Thankfully, my dad had his ‘attitude adjuster’ and he gently and tactfully knocked me into reality. Ha ha! He turned my bad-sport attitude around to help me become a determined young achiever. Dad helped me grow a lot of stickability. He patiently and consistently helped me develop.

Where else can a bloke get a bit of help? Unless the Big Fella builds the house, You blokes who build the house do it in vain; Unless the Big Fella keeps his eye on the job, The blokes you have looking after it may as well stay in bed asleep. (Psalm 127:1, Watto Version)

Encourage!

Encourage!

Luke Watson
book

Encourage Each Other. I‘m a natural-born encourager and because it’s easy for me to give it, it’s easy for me to teach you how receive it and pass it on to others. Seriously, can anyone get by without encouragement? I don’t believe they can. I reckon most people have to survive on the smallest amount. This need not be the case – it can be changed. So, how do you get more encouragement? Once you learn to give encouragement, eventually it will come back to you in bucket loads.

Encourage from the heart 

Encourage from the heart 

Luke Watson
book

Encouragement from the head is good, but whatever courage it may take for you to give it out of your heart will result in a win! Gold!

Come on, how much does it cost to talk to someone? You can do it. Let the words flow from your heart, especially to the girl of your dreams.

Just a friendly nod, or a genuine, ‘Good morning’, or ‘Have a great day’ can lift a person’s attitude. We can’t get inside someone’s head so we’ll never know what’s going on in their life. One word at the right time can really make a difference.

This is a gem from the Work Manual:

And let us consider how we may spur [encourage] one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24 NIV)

That is, lovingly encourage others to ‘extract the digit’ and make it happen.

Remember: Encourage, encourage, encourage. We can change the world for the better with this one. It beats criticism and judgement any day of the week.

Champions, this is another favourite of mine from the Work Manual:

‘Do not hold back encouragement from those who deserve it when it is in your power to act’ (Proverbs 3:27).

How good is that!

I want to repeat this one. ‘Do not hold back encouragement when it’s within your power to give it.’ So come on, let’s do it.

Fellas, the more we learn to give and receive encouragement the more we get to experience that place of being a satisfied bloke in all areas of our life.

Book Launch - Can We Talk?

Book Launch - Can We Talk?

Luke Watson
book

"I hope my dream for you comes true, and that after you’ve found the treasure in “Can we talk?”, you’ll become an outstanding listener your friends and family will love and admire. You’ll be able to let out the magic and quirkiness of your personality, and enjoy being the real you with those around you, connecting and communicating."

"Asking “Can we talk?” opens up hearts, honesty, freedom and the ability for people to accept themselves as perfectly OK and brave enough to say, “I don’t know” and “Can you put it another way, please?” Once the barriers of mistrust and lack of confidence have been smashed, we’re able to begin lifetime friendships and business success has been assured."