Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear Doug talk about what he’s gained in the last year in the areas of spiritual growth and character development, and tips to help you reach your goals in the same areas of life. About Doug:  Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook,Book.pdf"> “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug talks about how he changed his views on prayer and how he found the time and discipline to incorporate prayer into his daily life.2. He shares how he learned to listen to God more intently to find the direction he’d been looking for over the past year and a half.3. He speaks on his own personal character development and what helped him grow over 2022.4. Doug talks about why you should be thinking about your finish line.

Quotes From the Episode:“Getting older is a gift.”“Start to pray and watch how it changes your life.”“Turn down the dial of people and turn up the dial of God.”“Character development is the most important development.”“Admit it and then quit it and forget it.”

Resources Mentioned:The Hour That Changes The World by Dick EastmanWho Not How by Dan Sullivan

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