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Personal Application Worksheet
The primary purpose of this worksheet is to enable you to process the study material to give you a deeper understanding of the main principles. Therefore, it is important that you work through the worksheet with a thoughtful, reflective attitude.
The Importance of our Minds
- In you own words, write down why your mind is important to God. How does our mind affect our actions?
A Strategy for Renewing Our Minds
- Identify three effective Biblical leaders not mentioned in the study that developed their mind through the application of some private disciplines. Which disciplines did they practise?
- Identify three Biblical leaders who were dramatically changed through a shift in their "˜mental map'. What were the changes in their thinking and behaviour?
- Write down your own definition of a 'mental map'. Identify three 'mental maps' that positively influence your leadership, and three 'mental maps' that limit your leadership.
Practising Mental Disciplines
- Regular application of private disciplines will result in significant transformation. Which private disciplines given in this section could you benefit from? How would this improve your personal effectiveness? How would this improve your leadership effectiveness?
- The private disciplines mentioned in the study are only a few examples of some key areas. Identify some other suitable strategies for developing you mind. What practical steps could you take?
- Identify some practical goals that you will pursue to develop your mind on a weekly basis. Remember to "Start Small".