<p>What does <a href="https://a.co/d/4CYg4vG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Proverbs 6</strong></a><strong> say about debt, wisdom, and building a life that actually lasts?</strong> In this episode, we unpack the timeless leadership principles from <strong>Proverbs 6</strong>—why avoiding debt, practicing discipline, and building a strong reputation may be the most powerful strategy for personal, professional, spiritual, and financial success.</p><p>Years ago my wife <a href="https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Brooklyn</strong></a> said something during a conversation about expanding our business that stuck with me: <strong>“If we can’t do it ourselves, we shouldn’t do it.”</strong> At the time, I thought she was talking about that specific moment. But over the years I realized she was speaking a deeper truth about <strong>wisdom, prudence, and the hidden cost of debt in every area of life</strong>.</p><p>Debt doesn’t just affect your bank account.<br>It affects <strong>your character, your decision-making, your relationships, and your integrity</strong>.</p><p>In <a href="https://a.co/d/4CYg4vG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Proverbs 6</strong></a>, we’re warned about the dangers of rushing into commitments, living beyond our means, and making emotional decisions that can pull us off course. The wisdom is clear:</p><p>• Avoid unnecessary debt<br>• Work diligently and methodically<br>• Build slowly on a strong foundation<br>• Guard your character and reputation<br>• Be honest, kind, disciplined, and intentional</p><p>Because when pressure shows up, <strong>you don’t rise to the moment—you fall to your preparation</strong>.</p><p>This conversation explores how biblical wisdom applies directly to <strong>leadership, entrepreneurship, business growth, and everyday life</strong>. Bigger isn’t always better. Fast isn’t always wise. And sometimes the best move is simply building something <strong>slow, steady, and sustainable</strong>.</p><p><a href="https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Brooklyn’s</strong></a> words turned out to be more than advice—they were <strong>a glimpse into the future</strong>.</p><p>If we can’t do it ourselves…<br>maybe we shouldn’t do it.</p><p>🎙 <strong>Listen to the full podcast for deeper insights on leadership, faith, wisdom, and building a life that stands the test of time.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Here is the </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3t4VCT2CTuU1SgE2F4Nxfj?si=zh4KYsV0ScecIXRUJalWkA&pi=KYYnczxyRoebK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>31 day challenge</strong></a></p><p><br></p>