Some people start on Honour Island, but most of us start on either Average or Shame Island. Average Island is where the majority of the population dwells.
Consider that in 2000, the average adult’s attention span was 12 seconds. It has dropped by 33% since then, to 8 seconds. Use these strategies that lead to lasting relationships, and people will give you a window.
Have you ever started something that you felt called to do and met resistance? I don’t think there has EVER been a promise of God that hasn’t required blood, sweat and tears.
I’m realising that asking the question "how was school today?" gets about as much response as it does when my wife asks me, "how was work today?" - "Good".