Commentary 46: You Reap What You Sow
Did Joseph act ethically and fairly in his dealings with the famine-stricken Egyptians?
52 Business Adages Considered Biblically
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Preface
Mike Smock + Mike Winter
Introduction
You will not agree with all of the adages in this book. In fact, some may provoke or even anger you.
Commentary 41: Be The Lion
How to convert a secular enterprise into a platform for the great commission.
Do Not Take Money From Strangers
This adage is in the same category as never taking candy from a stranger.
Commentary 02: Do Not Take Money From Strangers
We often encounter resistance to this adage...
Do Not Get Big Fast
Avoid large scale. Small-scale, local enterprises are preferable to large-scale, global enterprises.
Don't Be a Wet Nurse
Over the past 50 years, there has been an increasing focus on the individual at the expense of the team
Go with God
Pray. There comes a time when you need to throw away the spreadsheets, silence the advisors, tear up the plan, and go with God.
Get Off the Bench
Get on the field. Play the game.
Warriors Lead the Way
Remove all technocrats from the line of fire.
Do Not Nurture
You nurture babies and prize-winning orchids.
Greed Is Not Good
Fairly distribute the wealth.
Be Like Job
Stay in the game. When you do fail, do not give up.
You Reap What You Sow
Business negotiations are not spot transactions.
Choose a Side
Or one will be chosen for you.
Respect the Command
Subordinates should not mindlessly obey their superiors.
Be a Benevolent Dictator
There is nothing inherently bad about benevolent dictatorships.
Be the Lion
There comes a time in the life of all start-ups, and small to medium-sized enterprises that requires the founder to act courageously and decisively.
Stay Off the Radar Screen
There are few good reasons for an enterprise to seek high levels of visibility.