Business by the Book Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. “What were you thinking?” We have all said this or had it said to us at one time or another. Usually it follows something that has been done that should not have been done. If honesty prevailed most who are asked this question would say, “Nothing!” Thoughts and thinking are in short supply. Many strong backed people can dig a ditch, but t

Business by the Book Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. Careers are built in the 20’s and 30’s. Those in that age group may not have the money, power, or position yet, but make no doubt, they have the strength it takes to carve out a career. I remember being young and in business, I never had to take notes for remembering names or appointments, details were easy. The older men that I worked with, those in senio

Business by the Book Proverbs 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. One of the stated reasons for the book of Proverbs is, To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. (Proverbs 1:4) Every business person must learn the art of subtilty and discretion. Subtilty is one of those acquired skills that serves a dual purpose to those who understand it. One purpose is to