Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

“When they say, “Come on! Let’s gang up and kill somebody, just for the fun of it! Don’t follow anyone like that or do what they do. They are in a big hurry to commit some crime, perhaps even murder. But if you listen to me, you will be safe and secure without fear of disaster.—Proverbs 1:11, 15-16, 33 CEVProverbs 1 warns us about people who run toward trouble, manipulation, and quick-hit gains. Their feet “run to evil”—meaning they rush into conflict, deception, and shortcuts. But wisdom calls us to something very different: To hold back our foot. To decline the invitation to strife. To refuse the path of haste and pressure. To choose the way of peace. Wisdom promises that if we listen, really listen, we will “dwell securely and be at ease.” That’s the posture of a Peacemaker.In this New Year’s episode, I share how Customer Success Masters avoid the shortcuts, drama, and emotional reactions that destroy trust and peace. Instead, we step into 2026 with clarity, discipline, and integrity.You’ll learn:* What “running to evil” looks like in modern marketplace culture* How to slow down, think clearly, and protect your integrity* Why Peacemakers consistently outperform strife-chasers* How Proverbs 1:33 becomes a promise for your year: “You will dwell securely and be at ease.”Customer Success Code: Peacemakers don’t run to strife—they hold back their foot and let wisdom lead.Thanks for listening to Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie: A Proverb Each Day Keeps Stinking Thinking At Bay! This podcast is public; please share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com