Chapter 3: Beware The Double Life

"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon." -Matthew 6:24

The belief that these two lives will never meet or significantly impact each other. Be consistent in the way you make decisions and the type of person you are, whether at work or at home, will become a significant benefit to you in your business ventures. 

No Duplicity

How strongly our personal lives intersect with and impact our business lives. Like wasting company and resources in order to satisfy his personal addictions. How you behave and who you try to be in one place will always have an effect on who you are and how you act in the other. Living the same principles of professionalism, courtesy, and respect are critical. The focus is really the same, applies equally to business associates, family members, friends, acquaintances, and even strangers. 

We are bound to follow these guidelines in all aspect of our lives. We can't have two separate lives. Commit ourselves to following His teachings in all places and in all times. It's impossible to serve two masters. 

It's A Family Affair

Cooperation between your business ventures and your family. Spouse or life partner. We don't need excuses for our spouses to come on these journeys, do we? It's key in pursuing your goals and dreams. It's critical that both members have equal opportunities to speak, make suggestions, and contribute. 

You create a constant support system for one another. Don't feel it's necessary for your spouse to become a legally recognized and official business partner. 

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni 

Putting It All Together

Learn to be equally trustworthy and transparent in your dealings with business and life partners, then you have a great chance of success in your professional adventures. Open trust, communication, cooperation, agreement, buy-in, and mutual respect in marriage. 

"By supporting each other and working together, we made it through this challenging time (...) We were still in the same team, working toward the same goal". (Page 79)