Being a Christian and being wealthy can seem like an oxymoron. I confess I have struggled with money and faith.As a Christian should I give it all away and go live a life like Mother Teresa?Or as a Christian, how do I recognize my gift of serving others through education and business?Could it be that the Bible is the best business book ever written?Today, I will share a bit of my story of how becoming a Christian helped me to grow wealth like never before.>> [02:41] I have always been focused on success thinking. Whether I am teaching future engineers, working with professionals, or helping others start companies, I am always focused on ways to help them become successful.>> [05:44] Our culture connects wealth with evil. These messages are powerful in music, movies, the news, social media, and even in schools. So Christian wealth seems an oxymoron.>> [13:05] I started to become service-oriented and think a lot about how I treated and served my customer (and my boss).>> [19:08] I begin to see my gifts. What I thought I was good at was wrong and the source of a lot of my struggle. I found my gift and served better knowing it.>> [23:01] The work I did was becoming more valuable because I was using my gifts and not being timid and hiding them. I paid attention to the needs of others, saw a place I could serve, and served. Click here to listen now.Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to my Company of One? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today so you don’t miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you like what you hear, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast. I also love reading them and connecting with you. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 119: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Master of Engineering Management in Information Engineering and Management Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making MoneyDale Callahan, Ph.D.Business Coach for Professionals Ready to Take Control Helping you move from stuck to in-demand — or start something of your own. Grab the Idea Engine: 7 prompts to find your next move Book a Next Step Strategy SessionDirector of Engineering Management @ UAB (205) 790-8447 dalecallahan.com LinkedIn

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