I don't know about the rest of you but whenever I have lessons that involve reading through PDF documents, I run into a wall with retention. I’m naturally a slower reader, and when distractions hit, I often find myself re-reading the same paragraph multiple times just to make sure it actually sticks. To fix that, I had to get creative—which led me to Speechify. The real game-changer for me is reading and listening at the exact same time. You upload the PDF, and it reads aloud in a natural voice. Because you can dial up the playback speed without the audio getting distorted or pitchy, you can consume the material much faster while keeping your focus razor-sharp. Engaging both sight and hearing simultaneously drastically cuts down on distractions, saves study time, and boosts retention. I pay for an annual subscription because of the reading demands with my SLT studies, which unlocks custom voices (including voice cloning, though I'm not sure I want to listen to myself!) and built-in AI summaries for a quick review. If you find yourself losing focus or re-reading the same lines over and over, I highly recommend giving this dual-input approach a shot. If you'd like to try it out, send me a DM and I can share a referral link that takes around $60 off an annual subscription to make it cheaper.

Please watch the Important Update posted regarding the tier structure 🙏🏻 (Update 8/25/26) https://www.skool.com/gmbi/important-update-regarding-tier-structure?p=06f1aa2e A quick overview of the platform 🙂

While watching the SLT video on Joseph, a quote from Dr. Leon really stood out to me. As you probably know, Joseph had favor with his father, which naturally annoyed his brothers. Early on, his words and actions often came from a place of self-promotion. Think about what a deep humiliation it must have been to be sold into slavery by his own brothers. 😫 Then, just as he was making a great comeback, he was thrown into prison by false accusations and had to start all over again. 😡 Yet through all of this, God was shaping and developing Joseph into exactly who He intended him to become.😇 "...when you have the anointing of God, when you have the dream of God, it doesn't mean you have developed in godly character. That is a process that takes time, where you are shaped and forged by the Spirit of God, by the Word of God, by trials, and the tribulations that you go through..." — Dr. Leon For me, this was a powerful reminder to stay humble and truly embrace the process of healthy development and growth .

There are several points that will be brought to my attention as I go through these lessons, all of which will hopefully become part of my character and leadership. But some points hit differently than others, and this one really stood out to me. This commitment speaks directly to His purpose for me, my priorities, and my focus. I want this declaration to be built into my life as a daily habit. Declaration of Commitment “I will be a leader who seeks God's wisdom in all things. I will not chase good ideas; I will pursue God-ordained assignments. I choose prayer over pressure, peace over panic, and purpose over busyness. By the grace of God, I will finish what He has called me to begin, with faith, focus, and wise decisions.”

What’s up everybody? This is Bryce Faulkner from Weeki Wachee Florida. Had the opportunity to see Pastor David Philips at Mission City many years ago. I enjoy watching his messages online. Looking forward to seeing what God has for us on this platform. Grateful for the opportunity to be apart of it. 🙌🏻