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Seth Godin’s “text“: “Risking the appearance of weakness takes strength. And the market knows it.”

He has ten points of “application.”

Apologize

 

Defer to others

 

Avoid shortcuts

 

Tell the truth

 

Offer kindness

 

Seek alliances

 

Volunteer to take the short straw

 

Choose the long-term, sacrificing the short

 

Demonstrate respect to all, not just the obviously strong

 

Share credit and be public in your gratitude

 

In what ways does this differ from Christian ethics and morality?

The difference lies not in the “text” or the “application.” The difference is in the areas of motivation and power. The Christian is motivated by Gospel-centered love not by market share. And the Christian is given the power to be weak through the Holy Spirit’s indwelling.

Visit Godin’s blog here.

  • Dane Carlson

    Thank you for reposting this. When I saw it this morning I quickly read it and thought that, wow, this sounds a lot like Christian humility. I didn’t stop to think that actions are only as good as their motivation.Thank you for helping put my focus back where it belongs.