Moving Windmills: The William Kamkwamba story

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William Kamkwamba, from Malawi, is a born inventor. Struggling to survive, 14-year-old William was forced to drop out of school because his family could not afford the $80-a-year tuition. When he was 14, he built an electricity-producing windmill from spare parts and scrap, working from rough plans he found in a library book called Using Energy and modifying them to fit his needs. The windmill he built powers four lights and two radios in his family home in Masitala Village, Wimbe. This is an inspiring story of a young man who wasn’t afraid to dream big. Who wasn’t afraid to look beyond his circumstances.

What dreams do you have? What are you going to do to see them be reality?

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Birthday Reflections

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My birthday is tomorrow. I know, I know…birthdays have a funny way of making you take a look at yourself, your life path and the relationships along the way. Here are few tips on handling self-reflection in a healthy manner.

The List

Make a list of goals or dreams that you want to accomplish in your life. Now make a list of things you have already done. Most of us only focus on what we haven’t done yet, not what we have done well so far. Balance is key in reflecting and moving forward. Focusing on the future, but being motivated by the past, is ideal. Everyone has done at least one beneficial thing in their past, although some of us may have to think real hard to remember.

Celebrate

Celebrating is healthy, not only the good choices, but acknowledging what you have learned from your “not so good” choices. Celebrating the good, the bad and the ugly, not to justify it, but to celebrate the journey. It is a great way to live life with your eyes wide open. Being aware of your mistakes and your successes is necessary for achieving the goals and dreams you wrote on your first list.

Setting Concrete Goals

Soyou have your lists, you are aware of your life so far…now it’s time to set some goals. When you set goals, don’t just write down the big idea, but dig deep and consider the milestones you must successfully achieve to accomplish the big goal. Here’s an example…if someone wanted to be the CEO of a big company, they must first accomplish some milestones before they get there. Maybe starting with a degree, learning everything they can about business, learning to be a leader, maybe even dressing the part. It may take you starting in the mailroom, it may require shaving the beard and buying a suit. These are practical milestones that are necessary for achieving your goal of being the CEO of a large company.

Take a Deep Breath

You have looked at your life thus far, you have your list, you’ve set your goals, you’ve considered the milestones…okay okay, now take a deep breath and blow out your candles. Enjoy the moment. Surround yourself with family or friends that will support you in reaching your goals. Eat cake (or pie).

You don’t have to wait until your birthday to reflect. You can start today. Many of you have taken advantage of our DreamMakers club to motivate you and give some direction towards achieving your goals. Whatever you do…don’t let another day go by just doing the same old thing…living the same tired life. It’s time to stretch, reach and achieve.

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The One-Two Punch

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one-two punch
n. 1. A combination of two blows delivered in rapid succession

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It’s a new season!

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I love the changing colors of autumn. It reminds me of the seasons that we go through in life. Each season in nature looks so different, and each season in our life can be as different as another lifetime.

As autumn approaches and the air cools off, it makes me start to think of the cold winter coming and I start to set goals for what I’d like to work on during the colder months. With the hot days of summer, we spend a lot of time outside and some of our goals get sidelined by last-minute plans and busy vacations.

But with kids going back to school and the promise of cozy days indoors, autumn is perfect for getting serious about writing that book I’ve been dreaming about, or researching the market for a new business idea. It’s a season to start dreaming again because the distractions of summer are fading away as quickly as the leaves are losing their green color and exploding in a rainbow of red, yellow and orange.

What if you were to begin the work on achieving your dreams this month… what would January look like? What would next summer look like if you spent the next 12 months determined to finally do what has been burning inside of you for you can’t remember how long? I want you to seriously consider joining my DreamMakers Club in September.

What if you’re the one in the family to break out, to get the breakthrough so the whole family can break out?  I want to help you do this step by step, week after week. You are not going to recognize yourself in 52 weeks!

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I can tell you without hesitation that Tim and his teachings were my lifesaver during a time when I was so beaten and broken. I thank God all the time for Tim Storey. He taught me not to nurse, curse, or rehearse stuff but to disperse it and let God reverse it.

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Finding Balance, Making Waves

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Tim Storey's DreamMakers ClubMembers of Tim Storey’s DreamMakers Club are making waves. People are tackling their obstacles, getting serious about their lives and working toward their dreams. This program is not for lightweights. It’s for people who really believe their dream is worth working toward. Take a look at last week’s lesson and see if you think YOUR dreams are worth this kind of focus.

“It only takes one person to make a difference. If you are willing, God can use you to make big waves because of just a tiny shift in your life.”  - Tim Storey

Dear Dreamer [insert your name here!],

As I’ve been traveling the country talking to people about their dreams, I’m hearing a common theme. People want help getting in shape – physically, mentally and spiritually. Almost everyone is unhappy with their physical health and want to either lose a few pounds, eat healthier or exercise more. Most want all of the above!

Tim's Book of the Month: "Eat For Health" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman - Click photo for more info.

BODY: What you put in it is who you become.
Last week, you worked on getting up and moving more. How did that feel? Well, don’t quit! Keep it up. Every time you exercise, you’ll increase your stamina and strengthen your body.

 

Now that you’ve starting moving, it’s time to think about your eating. Do you want to lose weight? If so, you need to pick a diet plan or join a weight loss group like Weight Watchers or buy a book on healthy eating. What goes in is who you are. Your body can only be as healthy as the fuel you put in it.

Try the farmer’s market or local vegetable stand. Instead of potato chips, crunch on a bag of carrots or eat Multi-grain Cheerios. Just because your sandwich comes in a combo doesn’t mean you have to order the combo! Eat the sandwich, burger or taco, and skip the fries. Order water instead of soda. Not only will your body thank you, you’ll save money! …at least when you’re ordering through the drive-thru. There’s no doubt that it can cost more money to eat healthy, so you will want to take that into account as we approach our next topic this week: MONEY.

SOUL: Get disciplined with your spending
To stay balanced in your life, you definitely need a balanced budget. I know, budget can seem like a bad word, but living within your means and planning for your future is also very freeing. I saw a billboard by Dave Ramsey that said, “Act your wage.” I think that makes a lot of sense. With all the advertising and TV shows that give us an inflated idea of what “normal living” is, we can tend to forget that.

Having a budget means this: You know what money you have coming in, and you know what money needs to go out – and it’s not just in your head! It is written down somewhere where you can refer to it often, and will help you when you are making financial decisions, big or small.

There’s an online guide to budgeting your money that is recommended by a pastor called mvelopes.com. You might try it if you are new to budgets. If you prefer a cash system, try Dave Ramsey’s envelope system (a simple tutorial is available on Youtube or go to his website and read more about it at daveramsey.com

SPIRIT: Facing your giants head-on
The Bible says, “If you’re faithful in little you’ll be trusted with much.” (Luke 16:10) David was a young man when he faced a giant, Goliath, with a simple weapon of a few stones and a sling shot, but he came with courage that had been honed over time. As a shepherd, he had already killed a lion and a bear, so a strangely large human being was not such a big deal to him as it was to the rest of the army. God recognized David’s courageous spirit that sought justice and he eventually made David king of Israel and a great-great-grandfather to Jesus. (You can read the story in I Samuel 17)

God will do the same for you. As you become faithful in small steps, such as taking care of your finances or making smart eating decisions, your character will be strengthened and God will give you greater challenges and increasing responsibility. In order to live out the dreams that are in your heart, you are going to need discipline. So work on self-control. Work on saying “No!” to your flesh when you are tempted to eat, spend or behave in ways that are not in line with your dream.

YOUR HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
1. Make a list of at least five ways you will commit to eating healthier.
2. Take a fresh (or first) look at your budget and make sure you are on track to living within your means, and toward your dreams. Set a goal for getting one credit card or loan paid off in the next few months or year.
3. What is a giant for you? Can you think of a couple of small steps that you could take, or stones you could toss, at this fearsome giant in your life? Consider spending some time with God and ask Him what his ideas for you would be in slaying this intimidating creature in your life.

Discipline is like a tree… the more it grows, the stronger it becomes. Let discipline become one of your strengths so that you can withstand the storms of life by having deep roots and a strong core. We’ll talk more about discipline next week.

Your dream is worth the work!

 


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