The most common criticism I receive is that I have no urgency, and I should set goals and stay accountable.

One person in particular constantly brings this up, that maybe if I just set some goals, I could accomplish something. My relationship with this person is because he has seen what I accomplish, and wants to be able to do what I do. In the time I have known him, I have created two companies, closed one of them, and bought a third.

I think most earthly metrics would point to my success, but because of the language I use, the fact that I am usually waiting, and do not have stress or anxiety around where I am headed — he cannot equate the results achieved through me with my actions.

Which is absolutely correct, because what I accomplish is the result of the work of God, not what I do. I just try not to screw it up.

And the results I am proud of are not the revenue, or the employees, or the worth of a company I own — but of the fruit of the Spirit that I see is produced.

So I guess it is hard for people to understand who I am as a businessman. And there were times I would have considered myself extremely successful while those around me would only see my failure. We were looking at different things.