Last updated on December 1st, 2024 at 10:13 pm
November 24, 2024
Here is the best thing I heard (What?), saw (Eye.), and read (Read.) this week, as well as the best idea (💡) I developed.
What?
Y Religion Podcast Episode 116: Using Precepts to Draw Closer to Jesus Christ | Maclane Heward | November 2024:
- [Dr. John Hilton] “Let’s start today with a quiz. True or false? ‘Joseph Smith said that the Book of Mormon was the keystone of our religion, and that a person would get nearer to God by reading it than by any other book.’
“I recently asked that question to about 500 college students, and they almost all gave the wrong answer. They thought the answer to the question was true, but it’s actually false. Joseph Smith didn’t say that we would get nearer to God by reading the Book of Mormon. He said a person would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts than by any other book.
“Now, I acknowledged to my students, and I acknowledge to you, that that was a trick question, but I hope it helps us see an important message: ‘It’s good to read the Book of Mormon, but we need to do more than read the book – we need to live its message.’ …
[Dr. Jared Halverson] “Can we define our terms, just to make sure we’re all on the same page? Help us understand what a precept is, and what it means to abide by them.
[Dr. Maclane Heward] “Yeah, great questions. A precept is a general principle or rule intended to regulate the way that we think and act. A general principle that is designed to change the way that we think and act. When we think about the scriptures, we often don’t engage with this idea of – ‘how does this change the way that I think and act?'”
Eye.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Utah Utes football game:
- The Utes had a pick-six and a blocked punt touchdown in the same game, and my two sons and I were in attendance! Unfortunately for the Utes, they lost their seventh game in a row.
Read.
“The Intentional Career Guide to Professional Networking: Build Relationships, Find Mentors, and Expand Your Impact” by Jeff Perry:
- “Internal networking is not just about knowing people; it’s about building meaningful connections that can enhance your work experience, accelerate your growth, and open doors to new opportunities. …
“Here are some key benefits of a strong internal network:
“1. Access to New Opportunities: Learn about new projects, initiatives, or job openings before they’re widely announced.
“2. Broader Perspective: Gain insights into different aspects of the organization, helping you see the bigger picture.
“3. Skill Development: Connect with colleagues who can help you learn new skills or improve existing ones.
“4. Problem-Solving: Build a network of go-to people who can help you overcome challenges or break down roadblocks at work.
“5. Career Advancement: More people knowing and appreciating your work can accelerate your path to promotion or a raise.
“6. Increased Job Satisfaction: Feeling connected to more humans at work enhances your overall work experience. …
“Identify two people:
“1. Someone you already know at work that you’d like to deepen your relationship with.
“2. Someone you’d like to meet, but haven’t really talked to yet.
“Make an action plan for how to connect with them. Send an email or chat message, talk with them after a meeting, join a group they are a part of, or ask for an introduction from a mutual connection.
“Commit to taking action on this in the next week!”
💡
Ultra success in life can be attained by doing the unexpected in each season of life.
- For example, running an organization late into one’s life, maintaining peak fitness during the early years of marriage and parenthood, and prioritizing gospel study during the initial busy years of one’s career.