Troy Gramling | Serving Others: The Power of Leaving a legacy beyond your lifetime

In this episode, Mick interviews Pastor Troy Gramling, a visionary pastor and author, about the concept of potential and how to unlock it. Pastor Troy shares his belief that everyone has the potential to make a difference and emphasizes the importance of taking steps towards personal development.

He also discusses the role of community in staying focused on goals and offers practical steps for discovering and pursuing one's purpose. The conversation covers topics such as self-reflection, overcoming challenges, and dreaming big.

Takeaways

• Everyone has the potential to make a difference and live a life of purpose.
• Taking steps towards personal development is crucial in realizing one's potential.
• Building a supportive community and seeking guidance from those who love, believe in, and know more than you can help stay focused on goals.
• Self-reflection and asking difficult questions are essential in discovering and pursuing one's purpose.
• Challenges are not roadblocks but opportunities for growth and preparation for success.

Sound Bites

"We were created with intentionality to do something of significance."
"The first step towards realizing your potential is often the most challenging."
"Stop focusing on what you don't have and start asking what is in your hand."

Key Questions that Pastor Troy answers:

1. How does Pastor Troy Gramling define potential, and what personal experiences influenced his perspective on it?
2. How did community involvement influence Pastor Troy Gramling's transformation from wanting to be a basketball coach to becoming a pastor, and how does community play a role in his life?
3. In what ways does Pastor Troy Gramling emphasize the importance of seeing one's potential as God-given, and how do faith and purpose intersect in his teachings?
4. Pastor Troy Gramling discusses the importance of focusing on "what's in your hand" rather than on what you lack. Can you share an example from your own life where this mindset helped you achieve a goal?
5. How does Pastor Troy Gramling find balance between his personal aspirations and his commitment to serving others, and what practical steps does he recommend for maintaining this balance?

Connect and Discover:

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/troygramling

Instagram:  Instagram.com/troygramling

Facebook:  facebook.com/potentialchurch

Website:  troygramling.com

Podcast:  Troy Gramling Podcast

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