Take Care of the Roots

“He replied, ‘Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.’ ” – Matthew 15:13 Yesterday, I shared a simple truth: there are certain things in life that, when you cut back on them even a little, this removal actually helps you to succeed and grow even more. My dad taught me this principle in the context of fitness while we were weightlifting in the garage. He explained that when you lift weights, the muscle actually gets damaged and stretched, and the cells experience destruction. However, this process is essential for making muscles bigger and stronger. Initially, it didn’t make sense to me, but he compared it to bamboo: when cut back, it grows back exponentially stronger. I want to share another principle that transformed my life, and is essential if you’re starting over or embarking on a new journey. Perhaps you’ve just