Nathan Tabor - Handling Life

S.M.A.R.T.E.R. is an acronym which you use to guide your goal setting and develop a plan of action. The purpose of writing S.M.A.R.T.E.R. objectives is that it makes you go through a process which helps you establish the outcome you desire. To help you establish your plan, I've put together a process which helps you establish the outcome you desire. To access the entire 5-Step Process please visit https://www.nathantabor.com/lawoforder

It’s time to create a plan which addresses each problem and lays out real solutions. Example: If you are in constant conflict with others, then it’s time to take a different approach. The next time an argument starts, excuse yourself from the situation, hold your tongue or do something to avoid the conflict. If you want a better relationship with your spouse then spend quality time with them, listen to them, and engage with them. If you want a better relationship with God, study His word and develop your prayer life. You will keep getting the same results in your life if you keep doing things the same way. To access the entire 5-Step Process please visit https://www.nathantabor.com/lawoforder

Is your ‘problem’ the real problem? or just a symptom? Take a moment to think about that question. Most arguments, conflicts or disagreements often have an underlying cause. For example, a husband and wife argues about the house chores not being done. Is the argument really about the house chores or are there other “issues” causing the argument? Once you identify the root cause, or real reason, you can start to address it. To access the entire 5-Step Process please visit https://www.nathantabor.com/lawoforder

Change doesn’t happen by itself. It needs a catalyst (or change agent). That’s YOU. So, first you must be willing to admit to yourself that you need to make a change in your life. Pretending everything is OK will only prolong your problems and distress. Arguments and strife will continue to take hold in your life. Often, these issues also manifest in health issues. Stress does a lot of damage to our brains and bodies. So, now it’s time to admit your issues, and then move quickly to discover the solutions and remedies that will allow positivity to take hold in your life instead. To access the entire 5-Step Process please visit https://www.nathantabor.com/lawoforder

Christmas ends and immediately the stress, depression and gloom of all the things you have to do takes over! The New Year is coming and what will you do? I've been there and it's NO fun!

Apologizing is easy, right? Saying your sorry is very simple, right? Well, at times it’s not easy or simple, especially when my daughter is involved. Honestly, I find it quite hard at times to apologize to my daughter. If you also have this “issue” then this show is for you. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Are you working to grow in your profession and be a Christian at the same time? Well, you aren’t alone. There are many trying to accomplish this. One person who has is Rod Martin. Rod has done this as a member of the pre-IPO startup team at PayPal and numerous other business. In Rod’s life there has always been one consistent message, put God first. You can learn more about Rod at http://rodmartin.org/about-rod/

Honored to have Julian Gaither join me on the Handling Life show. Julian has a heart for healing and restoration. He believes that it is imperative that we “prepare” now, so that we do not have to “repair” later. If you are suffering or struggling this podcast is for you. Julian is a graduate of Impact University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Theology in June of 2012. He is also an instructor at Impact in the Biblical Counseling and Theology programs. At Agape Faith Church, Julian helps to oversee the Lay Counseling Ministry. He is also a vital member of the Prayer Ministry, helping to conduct their annual Prayer School. He facilitates prayer clinics throughout the U.S. as well as Africa, in which he teaches on heart preparation and Spirit-led prayer. Julian resides in Winston-Salem, NC with his wife Krishauna Hines-Gaither and their baby boy Giovanni. You can learn more about Julian at https://www.facebook.com/afccounseling/ and https://www.facebook.com/The-Fathers-Heart-Ministry-InternationalNC-182167136061174

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “The solution to your financial problems, relationship problems, and every other problem in your life is VERY simple.” (excluding things out of your control) So, what's the problem? Listen to find out, because I believe the solution is VERY simple.

Paul Martin Newby is the Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, an Adjunct Professor at Campbell University School of Law, and co-author of The North Carolina State Constitution with History and Commentary (2d ed. 2013).  He is an extremely talented and influential individual.   Yet, when you meet Justice Newby you know immediately something is different.  He isn’t pompous or arrogant. He’s down to earth.  How?  Listen to what he has to say.  It’s powerful. You can learn more about Justice Newby at https://www.nccourts.gov/judicial-directory/paul-newby

Being aware is critical to all aspects of your life - faith, family and friends. I'm honored to have Phil Cooke join me on Handling Life. Phil has produced TV and film programming in more than 60 countries around the world, and in the process, he’s been shot at, survived two military coups, fallen out of a helicopter, and once in Africa, he was threatened with prison. He has also authored numerous books. He is most recent is "Unique: The Ultimate Planner for Creative Professionals." If you are a writer, designer, musician, media producer, or other creative leader, finally there's a notebook that works for you instead of adding to your work. Stop wasting your day filling in meaningless templates, mindless reports, and information you will never look at again.  You can purchase Unique at https://tinyurl.com/yc8uwajc You can learn more about Phil at https://www.philcooke.com

Whitney and his wife Chelsea have adopted their two sons over the last four years. At the time of this recording, they are in the process of adopting their third child. They know the costs associated with adoption (up to $60,000 on average), but they also know the life-changing blessings it offers. Whitney Sewell is the host of The Real Estate Syndication Show and is the owner of Life Bridge Capital LLC. There are millions of orphans worldwide, yet the financial burden of adopting is more than many families can consider. This is where LifeBridge Capital comes in, as it donates 50% of its own profits to help families give orphans a loving home. Life Bridge Capital works with accredited investors, helping them improve their investment returns via the exceptional opportunities that multifamily syndication offers You can learn more about Whitney at www.lifebridgecapital.com. If you are considering adoption, I highly recommend you listen to what Whitney has to say. He has great advice on how to handle the challenges you will face and he also offers guidance to those looking for help. In the interview, Whitney discusses several resources. Here are links to those resources: http://www.christianadoptionconsultants.com/; https://bothhands.org/ and https://showhope.org/our-work/adoption-aid/

If you have forgiven someone but all you do is focus on them, worry about them, bend over backwards for them, and ultimately let them treat you like a doormat, you must stop and ask yourself a question. Do your actions bring you closer to God or pull you away from God? Listen to learn what I do when I feel like a doormat.

The life of Ken Barun, Chief of Staff for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has been quite interesting and complicated at times. From drug addiction, to finding Jesus, to the death of his daughter, to the incarceration of his granddaughter, to raising his great grandson, Ken has experienced almost every facet of life imaginable. He has his “moments and struggles in life” just like anyone else does. Guess what he does when challenges come into his life? Listen to find out. Ken mentions a DayStar interview, you can view it here - http://www.daystar.com/ondemand/video/?video=2947641540001

Failure happens. But do you know why? and do you know how to overcome, avoid and handle failure?