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A to B is not as easy as ABC

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

 

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Ever stop and ask someone for directions and they start out calling out numbers, highways, street names etc… and your like whoa wait just a second… how about you give them to me like this…

 

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;

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In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

 

 

The fastest way from A to B is a straight line… not so fast there skippy. That is not always the case. 

 

Lean not on your own understanding… You may think you see the fastest way, it may actually be a straight line.. but unless it is Gods plan, you are fooling yourself. 

 

 

The loom affect

The trajectory of a bullet Parbolic arc

The Imposter Syndrome

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

 

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Jesus spoke the truth even when it hurt. To the Pharisees, to the people of didn’t understand he was the bread of life, to the disciples… who do people say I am.. to Peter - get behind me satan, to Peter again you will deny me… he did not hold back. I belive he always spoke it in love, but nonetheless he spoke it. `

 

This is the "Hidden Invoice" for the leader. While you’ve focused on the financial cost to the company, the personal cost is often more devastating because it’s a slow-motion erosion of your professional soul. A banana in your backpack. 

 

As a powerlifter, you know that if you have a hitch in your technique, you can muscle through it for a while—but eventually, that technical flaw becomes an injury that ends your career. Leadership is no different.

 

1. Burnout via "Emotional Friction"

Avoidance is actually more exhausting than confrontation.

• The Insight: When a leader ignores a culture issue (like a Gen Z employee checking out), they don't actually stop thinking about it. They spend cognitive energy rehearsing conversations they never have, worrying about the "Contagion Effect," and managing the fallout of the dysfunction.

 

• The Personal Cost: This constant "mental background noise" is what leads to burnout. You aren't tired from the work; you are tired from the friction of the things you aren't saying.

 

2. The Feedback Loop of Imposter Syndrome

In your notes, you mentioned that Accountability must be seen in the top tier. When a leader fails to address a toxic team member or a lack of clarity, they know they aren't living up to their own standard.

 

• The Insight: Every time you avoid a hard truth, you send a signal to your own brain: "I am not actually in control here." * The Personal Cost: This creates Imposter Syndrome. You feel like a fraud because you are wearing the "Boss" title but refusing to do the "Boss" work (which is the hard, honest conversations). You stop trusting your own judgment because you’ve stopped acting on it.

 

3. Career Stagnation & "Reputational Gravity"

In the 2026 workforce, a leader’s "Vessel" (their reputation) is their most valuable asset.

• The Insight: People talk. If you are a leader who allows "Ambiguity Tax" to run rampant or ignores "Ethical Dissonance," that becomes your brand. High-performers (the "Gold Standards") will stop wanting to work for you.
• The Personal Cost: You find yourself "stuck" managing a team of C-players because the A-players have all fled. Your career stagnates because you can't hit the "High-Velocity" goals that get you to the next level. You become the leader of a "holding pattern" department.

 

4. The "Relational Debt" at Home

This ties directly into your focus on how work helps real life.

• The Insight: You cannot turn off the "Avoidance Mindset" at 5:00 PM. If you are avoiding the truth with your Gen Z employees, you are likely training your brain to avoid the truth with your spouse and children.
• The Personal Cost: The stress of the "Unsaid" follows you home. You are physically present but mentally "reading the room" of your own household, looking for the same cracks you ignored at the office.

 

The "Diagnostic" for the Leader

In your speech, you can give them this brutal metric to measure their own personal cost:

"Look at the one conversation you’ve been avoiding for the last month. The mental energy you’ve spent avoiding it is likely 10x more than the energy it would take to actually have it. Avoidance is a high-interest loan; Truth is a one-time payment. Which one are you paying today?"

 

Fourth down and Bench Press?

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

The NFL Draft…. 

 

Yesterday I got a new computer… no more lag time, no more excuses, no more late podcasts…

 

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Westside training… its not how fast or how strong, its how long

 

 

1. Endurance Builds Christlike Character and Maturity

 

The Bible repeatedly links endurance (or perseverance) with spiritual growth and maturity. James 1:2-4 says:

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."

Just like physical muscles grow stronger through resistance and stress, a man’s faith is forged in trials, temptations, and long seasons of waiting. Endurance teaches patience, self-control, and reliance on God rather than quick fixes or emotional highs.

For Christian men, this is especially vital in roles as leaders, providers, and protectors—where short-term comfort often clashes with long-term faithfulness (e.g., staying committed in marriage, raising children, or standing firm at work).

 

2. Endurance Equips Men to Finish the Race God Has Set Before Them

 

Scripture portrays the Christian life as a marathon, not a sprint. Hebrews 12:1-2 urges:

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith..."

Men are called to lead with vision and consistency over decades—through financial pressure, spiritual warfare, family challenges, and cultural opposition. Without endurance, many start strong but quit when it gets hard (ministry burnout, marital struggles, or discipleship fatigue are common pitfalls).

Building this "muscle" means training through daily disciplines like prayer, Scripture, accountability, and obedience, so you cross the finish line faithful, not just enthusiastic at the start.

 

3. Endurance Demonstrates Faithfulness and Brings Eternal Reward

 

Endurance proves genuine faith and glorifies God. Jesus said in Matthew 24:13, "But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Revelation also promises rewards to "him who overcomes" (a theme tied to endurance).

In a culture that celebrates quitting when things feel unfulfilling, a man who endures models the steadfast love of Christ (who endured the cross for us). This strength inspires his wife, children, and church community.

Practically, it counters the "spiritual ADHD" many men face—hopping between churches, commitments, or passions—and instead cultivates deep roots that produce lasting fruit for God’s kingdom.

 

Practical takeaway for building this muscle:

Treat endurance like physical training—start small, stay consistent, embrace resistance (trials as workouts), and recover with God’s grace (Sabbath, community, repentance). Over time, it turns weak resolve into unbreakable spiritual strength.

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The Best Bible Version Ever?

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

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What’s the best bible? NIV, NLT, GV, NASB, KJV, NKJV, IOU, NBA, NFL or the one I love the Wuest translation…. But you wanna know truly the best bible version? Its the one you read. 

Wuest Study bible is the best near greek experience in English for a bible. 

 

1. The Crisis of Identity (The "Manual" Problem)

Many men today are trying to build lives, careers, and families without ever reading the "manufacturer's instructions." When we don't know the Word, we define our masculinity by cultural trends—which change like the wind—rather than the unchanging character of God.

• The Result: A generation of men who are "spiritual orphans," unsure of their true calling or value.
• The Fix: Realizing that the Bible isn't just a history book; it is the primary source for a man's identity.

2. The Erosion of Leadership (The "Compass" Problem)

A man cannot lead his family, his business, or his community to a destination he hasn't seen. Biblical illiteracy leaves men without a moral or spiritual compass. When a crisis hits, an illiterate man reacts based on emotion or instinct rather than responding based on Truth.

• The Result: Passive leadership at home and a lack of conviction in the public square.
• The Fix: Internalizing Scripture so that decision-making becomes an act of obedience rather than a guessing game.

3. The Power of the "Sword" (The "Weapon" Problem)

In the New Testament, the Word of God is described as a double-edged sword. A man who doesn't know the Bible is essentially walking onto a battlefield unarmed. We cannot fight temptation, pass on a legacy to our children, or stand firm against injustice if we don't know the promises and commands of God.

• The Result: Men who are easily discouraged, defeated by habit, and unable to mentor the next generation.
• The Fix: Moving from "casual reading" to "intentional study," treating the Bible as a vital tool for daily survival and victory.

 

"A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to a person who isn’t." — Charles Spurgeon

Would you buy it?

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

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So what is it, Garth?

What’s the most powerful question to ask as a salesperson?

And I’m not talking about open-ended or close-ended questions here.

You see, after being in the sales industry for 22 years, and coaching over forty thousand salespeople…

I can tell you with no hesitation that every great salesperson I know asks themselves this question:

“If I were the customer, would I buy this product?”

Think about it.

If the answer is YES.

You’re no longer selling…

You’re simply advising.

You become an advisor, a friend.

This is where selling becomes so easy and natural.

But on the other hand, if your answer is NO.

And if you find yourself trying to convince yourself to not feel guilty about the product you’re selling…

That’s when all the objections, the struggles, and the embarrassing calls start to come up.

Now having said that…

Asking this question is so powerful, but it’s just the first step.

 

I was in a car ride with 2 other youth pastors and the one told me he grew up Christian light with a side of guilt. He would tell people how great Jesus was, and how much love he had for them and how fulfilling he was… but then he added - but not me- he can for you, but it doesn’t work that way for me. He said it took a solid 10 years to try to figure out why it worked for others (and he believed in it, he believed in Christ work on the cross etc…) but it just didn’t seem to work for him. After a long long long walk in faith he realized the difference was he did not fully understand Gods grace. As Spurgeon once said “grace is not grace until it is abused”. He came to realize that his whole walk up to that point was totally dependent on how well he performed. He would not let himself feel saved, righteous, loved fulfilled, hopeful etc… unless he knew he was not sinning for a long time… he had to earn it. Basically this mindset is “oh thanks for what you did on the cross Jesus, but its still completely dependent on wether or not I can earn it. Your death is null and void unless I perform on my end. 

When he finally realized that it had nothing to do with him and all to do what Christ chose to do on the cross - it dug a hole so deep into his heart and filled it with humility…he was so humbled at what God would do for him… knowing he did not deserve it, he could not earn it and even more amazing he could not lose it. When you walk in that… everyone wants what you want. You go from evangelizing and hoping someday you experience what you are telling others - to actually having people see it in your life. 

What's your catch phrase?

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

 

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Here are 5 of the all-time greatest commercial catchphrases (often called slogans or taglines). These have endured for decades due to their simplicity, cultural penetration, and ability to stick in people's minds—frequently ranking at the top of advertising historians' and critics' lists for impact and memorability.

 

"Just Do It" (Nike, 1988)

This three-word imperative became a global motivational mantra, transcending sports to symbolize action, determination, and personal achievement. It's widely regarded as one of the most influential slogans ever created.

 

"A Diamond Is Forever" (De Beers, 1948)

Often cited as the single most recognized slogan of the 20th century, this phrase transformed diamonds into the ultimate symbol of eternal love and commitment, profoundly shaping the engagement ring market for generations.

 

"Got Milk?" (California Milk Processor Board, 1993)

The simple, direct question (often paired with celebrity milk-mustache ads) boosted milk consumption awareness and spawned countless parodies and imitations, proving how effective a minimalist approach can be.

 

"Where's the Beef?" (Wendy's, 1984)

Delivered by feisty octogenarian Clara Peller in TV commercials, this catchphrase exploded into pop culture, becoming shorthand for questioning substance or value. It turned a fast-food ad into a national phenomenon.

 

"Think Different" (Apple, 1997)

This grammatically bold slogan (intentionally avoiding "differently") celebrated innovation and non-conformity, perfectly aligning with Apple's brand during its resurgence and inspiring creative

 

What was Jesus catch phrase?

 

Here are 5 of the most iconic and enduring "catchphrases" from the life and teachings of Jesus, drawn from the Gospels. These short, memorable statements have shaped ethics, culture, and language for centuries—much like modern advertising slogans, they distill profound ideas into punchy, repeatable forms that people still quote today.

 

"Do to others what you would have them do to you." (Matthew 7:12; also Luke 6:31)

Known worldwide as the Golden Rule, this positive command summarizes ethical living and appears in various forms across cultures, but Jesus framed it as the essence of the law and prophets. It's a timeless call to empathy and proactive kindness.

 

"Love your neighbor as yourself." (Mark 12:31; part of the Greatest Commandment with loving God)

Jesus elevated this as one of the two core commandments on which "all the Law and the Prophets hang." It challenges self-centeredness and has influenced moral philosophy, social justice movements, and everyday ethics for 2,000 years.

 

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)

This bold "I Am" declaration defines Jesus' exclusive role in salvation and relationship with God. It's one of his most direct and theologically central statements, often cited in discussions of faith and exclusivity.

 

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5:44)

Part of the Sermon on the Mount, this radical reversal of "eye for an eye" thinking promotes forgiveness and non-retaliation. It has inspired figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and remains a challenging ideal in a world of conflict.

 

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me." (John 14:1)

Spoken in the context of his impending death, this offers comfort and assurance amid anxiety. It's a concise message of peace through faith that resonates in times of trouble.

 

These phrases stand out for their brevity, depth, and cultural staying power—many have entered everyday speech (e.g., "turn the other cheek" or "judge not" come from similar teachings). Honorable mentions include "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find" (Matthew 7:7) and "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26).

Which of these resonates most with you, or do you have a favorite saying from Jesus' teachings?856msFast

 

 

What is your catch phrase?

The King of Exercise isn't exercise!

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

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2. Poor Sleep and Chronic Stress

Disrupted sleep and elevated cortisol (stress hormone) are major saboteurs. Poor sleep increases hunger hormones (ghrelin), decreases fullness signals (leptin), and promotes fat storage—especially around the midsection. High stress from work, life demands, or overtraining triggers emotional or comfort eating and makes the body hold onto fat as a survival response. Many men underestimate how much "just pushing through" with less sleep or high-pressure jobs undermines results.

 

Not to mention poor sleep causes poor eating habits which can cause inactivity which is muscle loss, which increases visceral fat.

 

How to address it: Prioritize 7–9 hours of quality sleep nightly. Manage stress with short daily practices (walks, meditation, or hobbies). Avoid late-night screens and over-caffeine. Have a sound machine, a fan, a night mask that blacks out all light, cut out late snacking and caffeine… whatever it takes sleep is king! 

Serve Jesus unless you're fat?

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

 

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Paul says to run the race… most men are not in shape to run.. and yes it will affect your walk with God. 

 

Here are the 5 biggest obstacles to weight loss that men commonly face, drawn from patterns in a mans life - 

While men often have physiological advantages like higher baseline muscle mass and resting metabolic rate (which can make initial fat loss faster than for women), these challenges frequently derail progress, especially with age, lifestyle, or unaddressed factors.

 

1. Declining Testosterone and Hormonal Imbalances

As men age (often starting in the 30s–40s), testosterone levels naturally drop, leading to reduced muscle mass, a slower metabolism, increased visceral (belly) fat, lower energy, and greater difficulty burning calories. Visceral fat is particularly stubborn and linked to insulin resistance, which promotes fat storage and cravings. This creates a cycle where lower T makes weight loss harder, and excess fat further suppresses T. Many men overlook this and treat symptoms with generic diets instead of checking levels.

How to address it: Get bloodwork for testosterone, thyroid, and insulin sensitivity. Strength training (especially heavy lifts), adequate sleep, stress management, and sometimes medical evaluation for replacement therapy can help restore the hormonal environment for fat loss.

 

Again I truly believe a man who is in health has a much greater advantage serving his wife, kids, employer and the church if he is in shape. Not muscle bound, not run a marathon… but healthy. 

Multi Millionaire #1 Rule

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

THE MAN  

ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS AGO I HAD A CHANCE TO TALK TO MULTI MULTI MILLIONAIRE… HIS FIRST QUESTION TO ME RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE “IF YOU WERE TO DIE TODAY WOULD YOU GO TO HEAVEN? 

I ASKED HIM WHY HE STARTS EVERY CONVERSATION LIKE THAT?

AT THE END OF THE CONVERSATION I SAID “HAVE YOU EVER BEEN AFRAID IT MIGHT COST YOU YOUR REPUTATION, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR MONEY? 

HIS REPLY: I HAVE FOUND OUT OVER THE YEARS JESUS DOESN’T CARE ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK… HE BLESSES ME REGARDLESS! 

 

Some day I will own a gym again, and when I sign people up on the contract I will have a place where I explain the plan of salvation to them… I may lose customers… but its always the gospel first! 

 

When healing takes place, when forgiveness

takes place it is the supernatural invading

the darkness here on earth.

YOU WALK AROUND LOOKING TO MESS UP

SATANS PLANS!

YOU ARE THE SECRET WEAPON!

 

Stages of faith seen in the scriptures.

- You ask Jesus "if you can” Luke 5:12 Leper

- You ask Jesus “if you are willing” Matt. 8:2 Leper

- If I can only touch him Matt. 9:20

- If he touches me - He goes out and heals the

masses

- If he says the word - Matt. 8:8 The centurion

- If I hear his word - Paul hears Jesus speak to him

on Damascus

- If I read his word - We read the Word and believe

it 

-  I AM HIS WORD 2 Cor. 3:3 clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart.

*Get people to Jesus at all cost (Mark 2:1-5 bring the paralytic man through the roof to Jesus)

  -  What are you willing to do to bring people to the Gospel?

  -  What are you willing to believe in order to get people to the

Gospel?

  -  What are you willing to risk to bring people to the gospel? 

Joe Satriani, Jesus & sin

Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com 

 

 

Going to see G3 and not being able to get up front… but looking for a bathroom upstairs I walked in on him - “your Joe Satriani… Yes I am”. 

 

Mark 2

When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. 2 Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word (OUR JOB- PREACH THE WORD OF GOD - Preaching Gods word always messes up the religious and the traditional) to them, 3 four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a

mat. 4 They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, (PEOPLE ARE SELFISH EVEN WITH THE BEST INTENTIONS) so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. (SOMEBODY’S GOTTA GET DIRTY - uh…thats not how we do things here - the religious are always quick to point out the “right way”)

5 Seeing their faith ( GK-auton personal possessive pronoun all 5 had faith), Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.” (CHILD, I AM YOUR FATHER, YOU ARE MY CHILD, I DISCERN YOUR BELIEF - you believe in me therefore you are now my child/I am your Father) 

6 But some of the teachers of religious law who were sitting there thought to themselves, 7 “What is he saying? This is blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!”  (WHY DO YOU THINK THESE MEN SAW JESUS AS THE MESSIAH BUT NOT THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS?) 8 Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you question this in your hearts? 9 Is it easier to say to the paralyzed man ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk’? (RELIGIOUS LEADERS TAUGHT THAT SICKNESS WAS DUE TO SIN IN A PERSONS LIFE - so healing and forgiveness were intertwined) 10 So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, 11 “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!”

12 And the man jumped up, grabbed his mat, and walked out through the stunned onlookers. They were all amazed and praised God, exclaiming, “We’ve never seen anything like this before!”

 

a series of controversy stories (Mark 2:1–3:6) that highlight growing opposition to Jesus from Jewish religious authorities

 

 

 

Both reveal Jesus exercising divine authority in ways that clash with first-century Jewish expectations.

 

 

Jesus first declares, “Son, your sins are forgiven”—bypassing expected healing and striking at the root issue.

 

 

(forgiving sins is “easier” because invisible and unprovable; healing is verifiable), and performs the harder visible act to authenticate the invisible one. The healed man’s immediate obedience proves Jesus’ authority as the “Son of Man” who exercises divine power now, not just in a future kingdom. The crowd’s reaction (“We never saw anything like this!”) underscores the unprecedented nature of the claim.

 

Taxi drivers in NY - get out now. Uber is coming. It will change everything.

 

 

This incident challenges the entire religious establishment: forgiveness is no longer Temple-bound but available through Jesus’ word; institutional mediators (scribes, sacrifices, Pharisees, Rules and Temple system) are sidelined.