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In this episode, Inky an Oak discuss Having courage to follow the passion & purpose that God has given you. They also provide personal examples of how pain can reveal deficiencies in character, work ethic & values, to be used to establish growth.  “Have the courage to follow your heart an intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” 8:01 - Most dreams go unfulfilled because we’re scared.  10:01 - Do you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be? 21:58 - “Walk in what you know what’s right in your heart? Do you have courage to walk in the spirit, your gift?” Do you lack courage to miss out on things in life to fulfill your purpose? At first it may seem as if you’re missing out, but that is nothing but the trick of temptation.  24:12 - Do you have the character to value the work needed to be successful? 42:53 - “Pain is a prerequisite for growth.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Inky an Oak discuss different perspectives pertaining to faith & failure. Listen carefully to learn how having great fortitude will take you places you can’t imagine.  If you want to be successful keep it simple. Know  what you are doing,  love what  you are doing, and believe what you are doing.  Intro - Discussion of how and why having  discernment and wisdom serves you greatly in your journey.  11:32 - Life will deal you hardships at some point of your life. Enduring hardships teaches us valuable lessons in order to prepare us for what we’re asking God for. Nothing is wrong with you for battling those times.  15:46 - How do you process failure? Can you find the joy in it? Doing so strips the power of failure an the ability to move you spiritually in a negative way.  22:10 - “The level of success you experience lies in how you process situations.”  - Inky  38:40- Discussion of the dangers of being driven for validation externally.  40:44 - Are you not seeing results because of poor preparation?  44:03 - At some point in life, greatness occurred because of the preparation and mindset that went into into that area. If you’re currently experiencing a rough patch in your life, extract the thought process had during the time period where greatness was prepared for before being experienced.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Inky an Oak discuss the uneasy path to fulfillment, how to walk in your purpose effectively, & identifying your preferences to avoid stagnation.  “If you can find a path with no obstacles, you won’t go anywhere.” 4:45 - Uncertainty, oppositions, adversity is the passage needed to become the person you need to become.” Inky  9:50 - “Don’t trade your purpose for your preference.” 16:30 - Are you willing to chase perfection knowing that it can never be obtained? Can you dedicate yourself towards a goal that’s not guaranteed?  23:36 - “It’s not your place to know how your service to others will impact them, it’s your place to serve.” - Oak 35:44 - “Your talent can ascend you to places your character can’t sustain you. Make sure those qualities are interconnected.” - Inky 39:30 - “If your truly going to progress, you must be willing to fail.” At the end of each day, are you getting better or regressing? Use what has happened to you to propel forward! Oaks Process For Growth Vulnerability  Trauma  Healing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Be where your feet are. The choices of character development.  Principles and humility. How do you respond and stand in times of controversy? Be aware of the moment. It's an opportunity for growth. But, you can also stay stagnant or revert. The choice is yours. Remember that perspective drives performance. We must be prepared to sacrifice and push through the fear that tempts us to stop altogether on the road to success.  "When life is Sweet, say Thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say, Thank you and grow."  2:04 - What's your perspective when going through troubling and great times? Are you able to locate and communicate with God in either scenario?  3:30 - you have the resources and character development to stop negative life patterns and family cycles. "You're born looking like mom and dad but die by the decisions that you make." Oak 6:15 - why are you mad that someone holds you accountable? Do you point fingers or seek correction? 23:40 - "Raise the quality of your words, not your voice." Oak.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has something in your life ever gone wrong but it ended up going right? It’s likely that there are difficult circumstances that you’ve had that were excruciating in the moment, but as you reflect on it later, you realize that it was one of the best things that occurred. As we head into Season 2 of The Serendipity Podcast, Inky reminds us of the meaning of Serendipity and why he started this podcast. He reminds us that success and accomplishment are easy to talk about but they usually come on the heels of dreams deferred, broken relationships, or tragic events. Don’t waste the experience or miss the opportunity because you are expecting Easy. Appreciate what God allows and extract the lesson so that you can add value to everyone within your sphere of influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Serendipity With Inky Johnson. Lock in as Inky explains what Serendipity means to him and what you can expect on future episodes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices