The Biggest Expense And You’re Unaware of It (Business Devo)

ReferenceMark 11:20-24, John 4:46-53SubtitleDoubt and cynicism have the power to destroy dreams before they even have a chance. This episode explores practical tips for building your belief "muscle," eliminating negativity, and realizing your full potential.SummaryIn this episode, we discuss how belief is absolutely essential to achieving goals, pursuing promises, and seeing prayers answered. Anything we want to accomplish requires belief to become a reality.Yet at the same time, doubt and cynicism can easily creep in to sabotage our growth. Negativity and critical perspectives infect our culture - from the news to social media and even our daily conversations. We end up absorbing more cynicism than we realize.This is dangerous because doubt directly destroys possibility and potential. As Jesus said, whoever believes without doubting will have whatever they ask. Doubt blocks the power faith offers.So how do we conquer doubt and renew our belief? The key is building our "belief muscle" through focused discipline just like building physical strength. Strategies explored in this episode include:Taking action before feeling full confidenceSurrounding yourself with belief-based peopleControlling where you place your focusFasting to increase clarity and possibilityAsking empowering questions to train your brainIncreasing awareness of belief-based examplesRemoving language absolutes that limit optionsAs we eliminate distractions and negativity, we can unlock greater belief. This not only fuels our own growth, but it shapes our legacy for generations to come. Our belief directly impacts our children and our children's children.God desires boldness and belief from us. Imagine what is possible when we manage our perspectives well and embrace belief!Top 3 Growth Tips[23:49] The "magic question" technique to increase belief - When pursuing a big dream that seems impossible to believe in fully yet, ask "What would need to be true for this to happen?" instead of declaring belief. This trains your brain to problem solve instead of doubt.[29:15] Avoid absolutes in your self-talk and goals - Saying "I can never do this" or "This will absolutely not work" closes your mind to possibility. Leave room for unknown potential.[40:26] Leverage belief to shape your legacy - Pursuing bold dreams with belief impacts not just your success, but your family and children's children for generations to come.For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:Follow us on Instagram @GrowtimeShowWatch us on YouTubeAbout Ken Ott:Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: KenOtt.comKen on LinkedInKen on Twitter/XKen on InstagramKen on FacebookMetacake - An Ecommerce Growth TeamDough - We own amazing DTC brandsShow Highlights[02:00] Belief is one of the greatest superpowers we've been given, yet so few people utilize it[05:10] Doubt and cynicism will kill any chance at success for anything you're pursuing[07:35] This man believed Jesus could heal his dying son, so he risked missing his final hours to seek help[10:51] Jesus says that signs and wonders are often required for people to believe[13:12] The man believed Jesus' words that his son would live and began the journey home[15:24] Upon returning, the man's servants confirm his son had been healed[19:35] The nobleman's belief enabled a miracle for his son[21:24] Jesus declares that believers who do not doubt will have whatever they ask[23:49] One belief-building technique: Ask what would need to be true for the outcome you want[25:23] Taking action steps before full confidence also builds belief[27:49] Increasing awareness of other examples builds possibility[29:15] Absolutes like "impossible" close your mind to belief[32:12] Fasting helps increase belief and decrease doubt[36:41] This man's story likely boosted his belief and his legacy for generations[40:26] Live boldly - your belief shapes your children's lives too