Kevin W. McCarthy

Are You Thankful For Your Trials?

Thanksgiving in the United States is a time of reflection on our many blessings.   Has 2009 been a challenging year thus far and are your prospects... well, let's not go there for now.  So in these times, what can we be thankful for in the midst of the suffering?

In today's On-Purpose^® Minute, let's explore a few reasons why trials are reason enough for being thankful.

PLEASE listen to this remarkable (link is here) message by my friend, Scott Alexander.  Are you finding the gold nuggets in the mine of suffering?  Scott's message was given at Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs, FL.   Steve Brown of Key Life Ministries chimes in as well after Scott's message. If you've never heard Steve, then you are in for a double treat.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Casting Crowns Music

Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian band that just had an article written about them entitled Casting Crowns On Purpose.  In the article, the front man, Mark Hall, shares what it means to have a "life on purpose."  He is really close to understanding the power and potential of being on-purpose. 

Back in the late 1980s when I was teaching about on-purpose in the positive, it was very novel.  Until that time, most people would use on purpose to negate a negative, such as, "I didn't mean to spill my milk on purpose."  I knew then, as I still do today that I am pioneering a positive concept whose time has yet to come.  Even today, most people are seeking their purpose, rather than the follow through of living or being on-purpose.

I envisioned the day when the words and concept of being on-purpose would be in the popular culture.  Well, it continues to creep into everyday use more and more as the Casting Crowns article indicates.  I must admit a certain measure of joy mixed with disappointment because the general use of purpose is misunderstood and the concept / lifestyle of being on-purpose is used far too cavalierly. 

Pastor Rick Warren's work, The Purpose Driven Life popularized the use of purpose; unfortunately, it was a watered down version of the concept.  Oh well, I persevere in this calling trusting the results to God.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Do You Have a Funny View On-Purpose?

Purpose statements are challenging to write.  Most who write them are confused about the basic concept and structure so the end product is flawed, often with humorous benefit.  Some are just poking fun. 

In today's On-Purpose^® Minute I've culled from Twitter some "enlightening" points of view about the purpose of life.  I hope you'll find the wit and wisdom refreshingly entertaining.

To follow me on Twitter, I'm @kevinwmccarthy.   For Twitter users, if you want to reference some on-purpose work, then please use: #onpurpose.

In this video I mention my friend, Mark Carbone.   He's a social media mentor.  If your business is ready to leverage social media to build brand, reach, and communications, please connect with Mark at: mc@xecorporation.com. 

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

What are your BIG PLANS for 2010?

A new year brings a fresh start.  But why wait until late December to make your plans?

In today's On-Purpose^® Business Minute, you'll have an opportunity to prime the pump to be on-purpose in 2010.  Learn the three simple steps you can do today to make your tomorrows more abundant and prosperous.  

Please use the comment space below this posting / video to share your BIG PLAN for 2010.  Someone who can help you may very well read your post and provide you exactly what you need to live more fully and fruitfully into your BIG PLAN.

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My BIG PLAN: Ever since The On-Purpose Person was written I knew a network of on-purpose persons helping others to be on-purpose was essential.  I've pondered this for years but the timing just never  seemed right.  Now it does!  Thanks to advances in technology and the worldwide economic slowdown.  When the comfort of cash in the pockets is no more, then the possibilities within one's purpose become more real and readily relevant. 

Please tell me your thoughts about my BIG PLAN for the On-Purpose Advisor Network.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin