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Foreword by Rick Warren
1. Find the strength to start
Where to start when you can’t find the strength to begin
2. Take the first step
The first step holds the promise of what is to come
3. Appreciate others
The words “thank you” have great power to energize your life
4. Expect and reject opposition
Four common weapons of opposition and four proven steps to victory
5. Build on your successes
Success is not a pinnacle to stand on; it’s a foundation to build on
6. Celebrate to sustain your joy
Intense determination without celebration becomes your downfall
7. Dedicate it to God
What is dedicated to God is what will last
Acknowledgments
Small Group Study Guide
Guide
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