1. The secret of Genuine Success
by Maggie Choi

2. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Self-transcendence

3. Patriarchs and Prophets, 509 (1890)
Patriarchs and Prophets, 509 (1890). (This is where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still for a day:
Joshua had received the promise that God would surely overthrow these enemies of Israel, yet he put forth as earnest effort as though success depended upon the armies of Israel alone. He did all that human energy could do, and then he cried in faith for divine aid. The secret of success is the union of divine power with human effort. Those who achieve the greatest results are those who rely most implicitly upon the Almighty Arm. The man who commanded, “Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon,” is the man who for hours lay prostrate upon the earth in prayer in the camp of Gilgal. The men of prayer are the men of power.

4. God says, “Start at the top”
Maslow says, “Start at the bottom

5. Matthew 4:1-4
4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a]by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”
4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’

6. 27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin
27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. (Luke 12:27-59)

7. Philippians 4:8
"Finally, brothers, whatever it true, whatever is noble, whatever it right,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable,
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy,
think about such things.
Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

8. Ephesians 5:15–17
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is

9. iguana runnng toward his goal

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