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Comprehensive Work Training: Communication,

Counseling, Self-awareness, Micromanagement,

Onboarding, Persistence, Intentional Living,

Mindset, and Time Management

Date & Time: 2024-06-30 11:33:29

Location: Metron @ The Atlanta Theater

Speaker: Bishop Jim Swilley

Theme

The lecture emphasizes the importance of communication,

personal growth, and managing life’s challenges with resilience

and a positive attitude.

Takeaways

1. Gratitude to the podcast audience and various supporters.

2. Importance of communication and deep connections with

team members.

3. Manifesting the miraculous without manipulation and

avoiding micromanagement.

4. Personal accountability in one’s suffering and the impact of

reactions to events.

5. Challenges in the artistic process and learning to avoid

overworking.

6. Changes in routine and habits with age.

7. Persistence and faith, illustrated through biblical references.

8. Knowing when to let go and move on from unproductive

situations.

9. Differentiating between neutrality and intentional surrender.

10. Maintaining a positive attitude and resilience in the face of

life’s challenges.

Highlights

“It’s not what happened to you, it’s how you dealt with it, how

you thought about it, how it impacted you, how it triggered

you.”

“The things that happen to us are about 10% of our problems.

Our reactions to the things that happen to us comprise about

90% of the suffering.”

“You realize not everybody’s looking at you and they’re not

obsessing over what you look like.”

“The more I tried to fix it, the worse it got.”

“The truth is somewhere between those two polarities.”

“I can’t keep knocking on this door. I don’t even think it’s a door

anymore. I think it’s a wall, and I’m just knocking on the wall and

it’s not ever going to open.”

“Surrender is actually an intentional action.”

“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your

energy to what you can create.”– Roy T. Bennett

“Most things in your life are going to work out if you’ll just stop

freaking out about stuff.”

“When you disconnect from having opinions about everybody,

you just enjoy people so much more.”

“Stuff will happen if you don’t micromanage it.”

“You are the message. You’re not just the messenger, you’re

the message.”

“The universe doesn’t respond to what we want as much as it

responds to who we are.”– Dispenza

“I don’t fix my problems, I fix my thinking, and my thinking fixes

my problems.”

“Your problems are challenging you to a debate.”

“If you’ve had the same conversation with somebody several

times and it’s always ended up that same way, you’re the

sucker if you keep signing up for that same conversation.”

“Sometimes you have to say, there’s no mechanism for making

your point.”

“Feeling good about life, if it’s not more important than prayer,

it’s as important.”

“When you get strong, life starts treating you like you’re

strong.”

“The joy of the Lord is your strength. You are strong in the

Lord.”

Chapters & Topics

1. Introduction and Gratitude

The speaker expresses gratitude to various individuals and

groups, including the podcast audience, Charles McFall,

Michelle, the tech team, Avery, BJ, and long-term supporters.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of these relationships

and the honor of having them in their life.

Gratitude to the podcast audience and Charles McFall.

Appreciation for Michelle and the tech team.

Acknowledgment of Avery, BJ, and long-term supporters.

2. Communication and Relationships

The speaker discusses the importance of communication and

the deep connection formed with interpreters and team

members. They highlight how these relationships enhance the

communication process.

Importance of communication.

Deep connection with interpreters and team members.

3. The Power of Letting It Be

The speaker introduces the topic of manifesting the

miraculous without manipulation. They emphasize the

importance of not micromanaging problems and how reactions

to events can exacerbate suffering.

Manifesting the miraculous without manipulation.

Importance of not micromanaging problems.

Reactions to events can exacerbate suffering.

4. Personal Accountability

The speaker admits that they have played a significant role in

their own suffering. They stress that while events themselves

are not always one’s fault, the reaction to these events often

contributes to the majority of the suffering.

Personal role in one’s own suffering.

Events are not always one’s fault, but reactions contribute to

suffering.

5. Micromanagement and Obsession

The speaker discusses how micromanaging problems can

make them worse. They share a personal experience about

dealing with their mother’s situation and the need to express

difficulties while recognizing when it becomes

counterproductive.

Micromanaging problems can make them worse.

Personal experience with their mother’s situation.

Need to express difficulties but recognize when it becomes

counterproductive.

6. Personal Growth and Maturity

The speaker reflects on the process of personal growth and

maturity, emphasizing the importance of not obsessing over

minor issues and understanding that others are not constantly

scrutinizing one’s appearance.

Swollen and infected issues can become noticeable if

interfered with.

As one grows older, they learn to let things run their course.

Realizing that not everyone is obsessing over one’s appearance

is a sign of maturity.

7. Artistic Process and Challenges

The speaker discusses the challenges faced during the artistic

process, including the tendency to overwork a piece and the

consequences of trying to fix perceived imperfections.

The speaker has stayed up all night painting and often feels

the need to add more to the artwork.

Overworking a piece can lead to ruining it, resulting in wasted

materials and effort.

The speaker has learned to listen to an inner voice, possibly the

Holy Spirit, to avoid overworking.

8. Changes with Age

The speaker notes changes in their routine and habits as they

age, such as waking up earlier and reducing late-night

activities.

The speaker used to stay up until 3 o’clock in the morning but

now wakes up early.

This change is attributed to aging and is not necessarily a bad

thing.

9. Persistence and Faith

The speaker discusses the importance of persistence and

faith, using biblical references and parables to illustrate the

point. He emphasizes that persistence does not always mean

focusing on one specific goal but rather being open to different

opportunities.

Ask, and keep on asking, and it will be given to you.

Seek, and keep on seeking, and you will find.

Knock, and keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to

you.

Persistence can be interpreted as looking at a series of doors

and knocking until one opens.

10. Letting Go and Moving On

The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing when to

let go and move on from situations that are no longer serving

you. He uses personal anecdotes and biblical stories to

illustrate the point.

There is a time to move on.

Obsession can be detrimental.

Self-respect is crucial in letting go.

11. Neutrality vs. Surrender

The speaker differentiates between neutrality and surrender,

explaining that surrender is an intentional action while neutrality

can lead to a lack of direction.

Neutrality is dangerous as it leads to a lack of intentionality.

Surrender is an intentional action.

12. Worry and Control

The speaker discusses the futility of worrying about things

beyond one’s control and emphasizes focusing on what can be

controlled and created.

Worrying does not change the outcome.

Focus on what you can create.

13. Parenting and Letting Go

The speaker shares personal experiences about parenting

adult children and the importance of letting them make their

own decisions while being supportive.

Parents should support their adult children without unsolicited

advice.

Children need to make their own decisions.

14. Opinions and Enjoying People

Disconnecting from having opinions about everybody allows

you to enjoy people more.

Disconnecting from opinions about others enhances

enjoyment of people.

15. Jeff and Trump Support

Jeff is probably a Trump supporter, and the speaker

acknowledges the reality of differing opinions.

Jeff is probably a Trump supporter.

The speaker acknowledges the reality of differing opinions.

16. Ministering with White Evangelicals

The speaker ministers with white evangelicals frequently,

indicating it is a common aspect of their life.

The speaker ministers with white evangelicals frequently.

17. Evening Plans with Hallie

The speaker and Hallie were contemplating their evening plans

when Jeff texted to meet up.

The speaker and Hallie were contemplating their evening

plans.

Jeff texted to meet up.

18. Meeting with Jeff and Howard

The speaker recounts a synchronistic meeting with Jeff and

Howard, emphasizing the importance of not micromanaging

situations and allowing the universe to work things out.

The speaker and Jeff met Howard in a quiet lounge.

The meeting was seen as a small miracle or synchronistic

event.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of not micromanaging

situations.

19. Advice to Young Ministers

The speaker advises young ministers to focus more on their

energy and confidence rather than over-studying their material,

as the delivery and personal energy are crucial in ministering.

Young ministers often worry about their first sermon.

The speaker advises them not to overstudy.

Focus on how you feel about ministering more than the material.

20. Debate Analysis

The speaker analyzes a debate between Joe Biden and Donald

Trump, criticizing Biden’s approach and preparation. The

speaker suggests that Biden should have focused on appearing

more relaxed and energetic rather than overloading on facts

and figures.

Joe Biden debated Donald Trump.

Biden appeared tired and over-prepared with facts and figures.

Trump’s rapid-fire lies disoriented Biden.

21. Personal Well-being and Problem Solving

The speaker emphasizes the importance of personal

well-being in solving problems. By fixing one’s thinking and

demeanor, many problems will resolve themselves.

Fixing your thinking can fix your problems.

Negative demeanor and outlook can attract more negativity.

22. Political Debates and Life Challenges

The speaker uses the recent political debates as a metaphor to

discuss how life challenges us. He emphasizes the importance

of not approaching life with self-pity and victimization, as this

will lead to failure.

Life challenges us like a debate.

Approaching life with self-pity and victimization leads to failure.

23. Energy Management and Avoiding Negative Conversations

The speaker advises avoiding conversations and situations

that drain energy and do not lead to productive outcomes.

Avoid conversations that repeatedly end negatively.

Agree with adversaries quickly to manage time better.

24. Traffic Court Experience

The speaker shares a personal experience about a traffic

violation to illustrate the futility of trying to make a point when

the system does not allow for it.

The speaker was fined for turning right on red despite not

seeing the sign.

The court system did not allow for an explanation beyond guilty

or not guilty.

25. Importance of Feeling Good and Positive Attitude

The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a

positive attitude and feeling good about life, suggesting that

this can be as important as prayer.

Feeling good about life is crucial.

A positive attitude can influence circumstances.

26. Resilience and Strength

The speaker discusses the importance of resilience and not

being easily offended, suggesting that strength attracts positive

treatment from life.

Develop resilience and a high capacity for not being

offended.

Life treats you according to your strength.

27. General Advice on Life

The speaker concludes with general advice on staying

positive, proactive, and enjoying life despite problems.

Everyone has problems; it’s important to stay positive and

proactive.

Enjoy every day and act strong.

Suggestions

Know when expression becomes counterproductive.

Learn to recognize when a piece is finished and avoid the

temptation to keep adding to it.

Diversify your efforts and don’t put all your hope in one

opportunity.

Seek therapy if needed to heal from past relationships.

Be intentional in your actions and decisions.

Shift your energy to what you can create.

Enjoy the parts of your adult children’s lives that you can and be

supportive.

Keep things a little bit loose; good stuff will happen.

Concentrate on your energy and confidence rather than just the

material.