Chapter 1: “If You Want to Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over the Beehive” Summary The first chapter lays the foundation for the entire book with one core principle: 👉 Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain. Dale Carnegie explains that criticism almost never works because it puts people on the defensive, wounds their pride, and creates resentment rather than change. Even when people are clearly wrong, criticism makes them justify themselves instead of reflect. Using examples like criminals who never see themselves as guilty and historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Carnegie shows that human beings are driven by pride, self-justification, and the desire to feel important. When attacked, they protect their self-image at all costs. The chapter teaches that if you truly want to influence people: - You must understand human nature - You must replace criticism with empathy, understanding, and grace - You must learn to see people as they see themselves This principle isn’t about being passive or dishonest—it’s about being wise. Lasting influence comes not from force or correction, but from understanding the heart. ⭐ Powerful Quotes from Chapter 1 - “Criticism is futile because it puts a person on the defensive.” - “Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain—and most fools do.” - “Criticism wounds a person’s pride and arouses resentment.” - “Don’t criticize them; they are just what we would be under similar circumstances.” - “Instead of condemning people, let’s try to understand them.” - “Understanding breeds sympathy, tolerance, and kindness.”

Hey if you took notes last night or you remember something that stood out to you, please put it in the comments. All I was thinking was this is practically how to “seek first the Kingdom of God” in your business. Also it’s so powerful that we are diligent and work hard, aim to be the best- For God. It’s so often we do the opposite or make excuses why we can’t go above and beyond at work, because of God. Your Business needs a Kingdom Purpose, just like You.

Faith demands movement. If you really believe you move Sowing always proceeds harvest “In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭11‬:‭6‬ ‭KJV‬‬ You sow in the morning. You sow in the evening, you sow, Mon -Sun. Why? Because you don’t know which seed will prosper but the promises of God is that you will receive. You cannot expect to prosper if you are not using your hands… God needs a mechanism to bless you (a business, a job, etc) The River sows cars and the reap cars… You business needs a Kingdom purpose. Kingdom purpose means your business somehow brings souls into the Kingdom.

Hey Remember the most successful people in the world have somethings in common and one of them is reading daily - Our Book for the month of February is: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie This book is truly the definition on How to practically love people. This is one of my favorite books and if you want to grow in leadership, communication and or relationships, read the book. The Bible tells us to love our neighbor but in this book- in my opinion, Dale Carnegie gives you step by step instructions on how to practically love people. What to do and what not to do. For the Month of January our Business Book was “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill Here are some powerful quotes: 🔥 Mindset & Belief - “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” - “You are the master of your destiny.” - “Faith is the starting point of all accumulation of riches.” 🧠 Thoughts → Reality - “Thoughts are things.” - “Man’s only limitation is the one he sets up in his own mind.” - “Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.” 🎯 Desire & Purpose - “Desire is the starting point of all achievement.” - “A definite purpose backed by desire brings success.” - “Weak desires bring weak results.” 💪 Persistence - “Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel.” - “Those who have cultivated persistence are protected against failure.” - “Most people give up when success is almost within reach.” ⚡ Fear & Failure - “Every adversity carries the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” - “Fear is only a state of mind.” - “Failure is temporary defeat.” 💼 Success & Action - “Action is the real measure of intelligence.” - “Success comes to those who become success-conscious.” - “Opportunity often comes disguised as misfortune.” 👑 Personal Power - “No one can defeat you without your consent.” - “Self-confidence is the foundation of courage.” - “The man who does more than he is paid for will soon be paid for more

Hey family, I’m looking forward to tonight. Remember this will be our Kingdom Business call we do once a month. We will have two speakers and of course, feel free to stay on the call after and we can spend a little time chatting. I feel like I haven’t talked to you all in months 😅