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As a Christian entrepreneur, you’ve probably wondered—Can I truly break free from the grind, honour my calling, and run a successful business?
Spoiler alert: Yes, you can!
Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek gives some great tips for creating a lifestyle of freedom and flexibility.
And today, I want to unpack how we can blend these strategies with our faith, especially as Christian women in business.
If you're a fan of the podcast, you got your fill of these nuggets in this episode. If not, check it out here.
Rethinking the GRIND: A Faith-Based Perspective
We’ve been taught that success comes from long hours, non-stop hustling, and “grinding” away daily. But Ferriss challenges that thinking, and as Christian entrepreneurs, so should we.
Proverbs 16:3 tells us, “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
So, why are we striving so hard in ways that don’t align with God’s plans for rest and balance?
Believe me, I'm guilty of this too! Working myself into burnout in the pursuit of business success.
But as Einstein said, THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY!
And there is.
The Bible provides a roadmap, but we (like Eve) think it's too simple.
A sabbath rest? Eating from the whole garden and having dominion over everything? Like Eve, we think there has to be more to it.
We deceive ourselves and cheat ourselves out of the good life -- the godly life.
Re-alignment is needed. Re-invention is a must.
We must live by design.
God's design.
How? We have so much on our plates!
As Christian female business owners, we’re called to be strategic with our time.
That means setting up systems that free us from unnecessary hustle and allow us to focus on what truly matters—our families, faith, and Kingdom purpose.
Anything that we do on a daily should have a system.
Take control of your day; don't allow other people to control your day.
Determine the daily activities that create momentum for your life and business.
Have some non-negotiables.
Matt Tack of the Full Fueled Movement says, "You don't have to decide whether to brush your teeth every day." That's the Non-Negotiable Code.
If spending time with your family is important, set the time for it and protect that time.
If making client calls to generate leads is essential, set the time for it and protect that time.
Other people will respect what we respect.
If we respect our own priorities, so will they.
This is the homework! We will need to sit down and look at our calendars to create sound systems.
We're not trying to do everything, only the mission-critical things to live by design.
How do you create a business that supports your life, instead of draining you?
Ferriss’ idea of automating and delegating tasks isn’t just a business strategy; it’s a faith-driven approach to stewardship.
As Christian female entrepreneurs, we must ask ourselves: What can I hand over? What systems can I set up so I’m not tied to my business 24/7?
Automating your business doesn’t make you less involved or less faithful—it makes you more effective. God has given you the tools, wisdom, and resources (James 1:5) to steward your business well.
It’s time to trust Him by letting go of the things that don’t require your constant attention.
The Courage to Reinvent Your Life and Business
Here’s the truth: making the switch from the hustle & grind to a flexible, faith-driven business lifestyle is scary.
But here’s another truth—it’s necessary.
Growth requires change and change is hard.
We thrive on routine, even when a better way is staring us right in the face.
Routine is comfortable.
Unfortunately, progress takes place right outside of the comfort zone.
And we NEED PROGRESS!
That's how we keep our engines motivated and driven.
So, those fluffy slippers have got to come off (IYKYK- some Mom humor)
You don’t need to overhaul everything at once.
Start small by outsourcing or automating one task.
We go into business to create opportunities for ourselves and others.
That will involve letting go of doing certain things.
We can easily become the bottleneck in our own growth and success.
No one person is good at everything.
All your actions should slowly over-time reflect a choice.
The decision to choose your genius zone over other activities.
Trust that God’s timing and process are at work, and remember that with every step forward, you’re creating a business that allows you to thrive.
Creating systems, automating tasks, and redefining your workday doesn’t mean you’re lazy—it means you’re wise.
You’re building a business that allows you to focus on your highest priorities—your family, faith, and the unique purpose God has given you.
God’s got you.
Now it’s time to step out in faith and create a business that aligns with the freedom He’s given you.
Stay encouraged.
Be blessed.
P.S. Not sure where to start? We have covered SO many productivity books on the Lessons Of Entrepreneurship: The Journey Of Reinvention podcast; if you're lost, listen to these episodes and create simple systems that are obvious and easy to stick to.
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