Stop grinding. Start Sharpening. (Read This)... Most people are hacking at life with a dull axe, burning energy instead of sharpening skill. Elite performers take time to sharpen their axe, which is why their effort looks effortless. Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV): "If the axe is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success." Here's what that means for you this Monday: 1. Preparation Beats Pure Effort Swinging a dull axe is trying to win on hustle alone. The Bible says: Slow down. Prepare first. In modern terms, learn, train, refine. 2. Skill Multiplies Your Output A sharp axe = leverage. Skill is leverage. Knowledge is leverage. Systems are leverage. God is saying: "Your results come from your skill, not just your struggle." 3. Work Smart Before You Work Hard Even in biblical times, this was the mindset shift. People who took time to sharpen their axes were more productive than those who tried to chop all day with dull tools. 4. Upgrade Your To...