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This week’s most viewed Medium stories (November 23, 2021)

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All-Time Most Viewed Stories:

Write for Us! — Motivate the Mind is a new publication seeking writers.
Aaron Rodgers Versus the Green Bay Packers.
Don’t Overthink How to Make Money Writing Online — Build a full-time income by implementing three simple steps.
Hey Crypto, Remember the Dotcom Bubble? — You might live to see the dotcom bubble burst repeated with cryptocurrency.
Read This Before You Quit — A SMART way to motivate your mind.

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A Christian student of the Bible, writing, and productivity. I use what I’ve learned to help others climb whatever mountain they are facing.

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The 2021 Ole Miss Football Team Is My Favorite

A story of overcoming adversity.

Credit to OleMissFB on Twitter; Image edited in Canva

Ole Miss had 20 wins and 26 losses in the four years leading up to the 2021 college football season.

Not too good.

Even though multiple players were injured during the 2021 season, Ole Miss finished with ten wins and only two losses.

As a fan, I saw how much…

Facts Versus Feelings

Should our feelings be the standard or not?

Photo by **Andrea Piacquadio** from **Pexels**

Our conscience will make us feel good or bad based on things we do that we believe to be right or wrong.

It would be accurate to say that our conscience is connected to facts and feelings. However, it can be wrong.

What if we are mistaken about the speed…

Your Time is Limited, So Your Choices Matter

Jesus reminds you that you can’t do everything.

A hand putting a yellow clock into a coin slot. — Photo by Morgan Housel on Unsplash

Lately, I’ve been reading a book about time management.

The author reminds his readers that “Assuming you live to be eighty, you’ll have had about four thousand weeks” — Oliver Burkeman.

He goes on to point out, “We’ve been granted the mental capacities to make almost infinitely ambitious plans, yet…

Four Real Benefits of Writing on Medium Every Day

A blonde-haired woman jumping on a bridge. — Photo by Astrid Schaffner on Unsplash

Do you write on Medium every day?

I don’t mean if you publish a story every day — do you spend time working on Medium stories every day?

Here are four benefits of writing every day.

1. You become a better writer.

By writing every day, you are working out your “writing muscle.” You slowly but…

How to Joyfully Live a Wise Life

Six proverbs about joy.

Three candles that spell out “Joy.” — Photo by **David Orsborne** from **Pexels**

Joy is more than just happiness.

Happiness is usually connected to external circumstances. When things are going well, we are happy. When things aren’t going so well, we begin to feel sad.

Joy is more about rejoicing (Philippians 4:4) and being glad, regardless of what you face. It’s more about…

Jesus Bowed to No One and Yet, Jesus Washed Feet

The irony of following Jesus.

A person’s bare feet outside on concrete in the rain. — Photo by **Alicia Zinn** from **Pexels**

On the one hand, Jesus bows to no one.

He has been given all authority.

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. (Matthew 28:18)

How much? All.

Where? In heaven and on earth. …

One of My Favorite Songs

Just As I Am — I Come Broken.

Broken yellow, red, and blue chalk lying on a white background. — Photo by **Viktoria Goda** from **Pexels**

The hymn “Just As I Am — I Come Broken” is one of my favorite songs. I’ve included it here in case you’ve never heard it before.

“Just As I Am — I Come Broken” is a song that pours out all the pride of those singing it. …

Three Strategies to Avoid Withdrawing From Your Family When Stressed

Your stress is more damaging to others than you think

When I’m stressed, just leave me alone.

When you are stressed, your mind is consumed by whatever is worrying you. If you go out to dinner with your family, you aren’t really present with them — you’re worried about that project at work due by the end of the week.

…

Top 4 Bookkeeping Software For Small Businesses

The pros and cons for small business owners like you.

A woman sitting at a computer desk counting money. — Photo by **Tima Miroshnichenko** from **Pexels**

Bookkeeping is one of those non-negotiable aspects of running a successful business.

Now, hiring an accountant when you’re still starting can be a little heavy on your growing revenue. This is why most small business owners prefer to handle their bookkeeping function themselves.

Ready to get your books in order…

Jameson Steward

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