Week 2: Your Personal Growth Plan
Podcast: Pursuing Goals God’s Way
Episode: “7 Steps to a Goal Strategy That Actually Works“
Description: Gabe breaks down seven simples steps to crafting a personalized goal strategy that will keep you motivated and on track.
Discussion Questions:
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When you think about your current season of life, where do you sense God nudging you to grow and what makes that area hard to surrender to Him?
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If you were to design your own growth plan, which part would stretch you the most and why?
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What hidden obstacles (fears, habits, or distractions) most often derail your growth, and how do you typically respond when that happens?
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Who or what do you need in your life to help you stay accountable to a growth rhythm that honors God and not just your own ambition?
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If you followed through with one intentional step this week, what would it be and what ripple effect could it have on your faith, work, or relationships?
Personal Development Plan Assignment 2
Core Values Discovery, Part 1
- Theme: What matters most?
- Scripture for Reflection: Matthew 22:37–39; Micah 6:8
- Prayer Focus: Ask God to reveal non-negotiables in your life and leadership.
- Exercise: Brainstorm a list of 10–15 personal values (e.g., integrity, generosity, excellence, family, faithfulness). Circle the top 5.
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Cohort Required Reading
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Section 2: The 1st Law (Chapters 4-7)