“My life like my shoes, worn out in the service of God.” -President Spencer W. Kimball -when much is at stake, you must lose the calendar, and just go full throttle. This means you sleep when you must, not when a clock says something. And when you must sleep, you do so incrementally, then getRead more
Consider these evidences that the most important reason to learn to write is so that you can keep a journal (it’s also a good way to learn to write). -“Although I was tired, I took out some paper and began to write. And as I did, I understood the message I had heard inRead more
Here are notes on 2 lectures, one on learning faster, one on morning routines, both by Jim Kwik. Links to the full lectures will be presented. Learning Faster: (Full lecture click here) -attention is key to learning -be bewildered -play like a child -info + emotion = long term memory -we’re emotional not logical,Read more
Contents Introduction –p3 Ch. 1: I will, I won’t, I want: What willpower is and why it matters –p4 Ch. 2: The willpower instinct: Your body was born to resist cheesecake –p7 Ch. 3: Too tired to resist: Why self-control is like a muscle –p12 Ch. 4: License to sin: Why being good gives usRead more
Notes taken from my reading of this official church manual in the “Teachings of the Presidents of the Church” series. -Pray while at the job and you will probably do everything correctly. -Asleep or in bed is where people die, and where ambition dies. -He considered getting up past 6am immoral, and woke his childrenRead more
-Studying one verse of scripture for 45 minutes is often the most enriching form of scripture study. (Elder Neil A. Maxwell of the 12 Aposltes; ask Stake President Chad R. Wilkenson of Saratoga Springs for the reference) -“Perhaps you may ask me why I dwell on this . . . subject. In answer, why didRead more
Reasons why we doscripture study IN THE MORNING Compiled By Nate Richardson Updated 1-27-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com -“As a new General Authority, Elder Marion G. Romney (1897–1988) felt inadequate in fulfilling his important calling, so he sought advice from his friend Elder Harold B. Lee (1899–1973) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The counsel offeredRead more
Let us remember that not only scientific laboratories but wisdom from the ancients and insight from inspired individuals can give us information on matters of importance. To ignore historical and prophetic wisdom at the expense of focusing on the laboratory, or the opposite, to leave the laboratory to just listen to leaders and wise men,Read more
General Conference Oct 1985 Topics include health, exercise, word of wisdom, addiction, chastity For audio and video of this message, click here or use this URL: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1985/10/self-mastery?lang=eng -FASTING & CRAVINGS: “Fasting gives you confidence to know that your spirit can master appetite… Fasting fortifies discipline over appetite and helps to protect against later uncontrolled cravings andRead more