🌟 Remarkable Monday, July 15

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In This Edition of Remarkable Monday

• Some Salty History

• Shine your light brightly in your sphere of influe …

• Salt Adds Value

• Reflection:

• Questions:

• If you are reading this far…

Some Salty History

Historians don't all agree on the specifics, but legend has it that salt was so valuable in ancient times that it was sometimes used as currency. One popular belief is that Roman soldiers were paid in salt, which some believe (perhaps inaccurately, but let's embrace it for today's inspiration) is where the phrase "worth your salt" comes from. Interestingly, the word "salary" is derived from the Latin word "salarium," referring to the payment given to soldiers, possibly as an allowance for purchasing salt.

Shine your light brightly in your sphere of influence.

A concept I hear a lot from other online business owners, especially those in the infotainment space is to “add value.”

During His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says it this was. Matthew 5:13-16 (NLT) records, “¹³  You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.” The scripture goes on to say, ¹⁴  “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ¹⁵  No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶  In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Salt Adds Value

As leaders and entrepreneurs balancing side hustles with 9-5 jobs, we're called to be the salt of the earth—adding value as creators and cultural architects. Like salt enhances flavors, we bring out the best in our teams and communities, uplifting and preserving what's essential through integrity, kindness, and steadfast hope in the One who called us.

Reflection:

In your family, adding value could mean creating harmony by listening attentively and appreciating different viewpoints. Be the peacemaker, sprinkling understanding and empathy like salt. Encourage and uplift your loved ones, helping them uncover their strengths and potential. Create traditions and special moments that bring everyone closer and spread joy, adding a pinch of happiness to daily life.

At work, you can lead by setting a good example—be honest, diligent, and maintain a positive outlook. Support your colleagues by mentoring them and sharing insights that help them grow, adding seasoning to their professional development. Bring fresh ideas to the table that can improve how things are done and boost team outcomes, infusing innovation into everyday tasks.

In your entrepreneurial journey, focus on understanding your customers' needs deeply. Aim to exceed their expectations by delivering exceptional value and seasoning your offerings with quality and reliability. Connect with mentors and peers to build a strong support network that enables growth and learning, ensuring your entrepreneurial endeavors are seasoned with wisdom and guidance.

Questions:

1. How can you consistently add significant value to your interactions and endeavors?

2. How can you ensure your contributions positively impact your surroundings and community?

If you are reading this far…

I hope this message finds you well. I’m sharing from my heart in hopes that you will be inspired to unearth and live out your God-given purpose. Hopefully, something I said resonated. I would love to hear from you if so. Please feel free to reach out to me on social media. FYI: I’m mostly active on Instagram these days. If you were forwarded this message, you can subscribe here to receive thoughts like this directly in your inbox. And don’t forget to check out the latest episode of my podcast, ConvoRoom with Mark Allen Patterson.

See you next week,