Comments on: Slay Your Dragons Before Breakfast

By: Lelanie9

Lelanie9 — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Thank you for this sharing this! My 5 year old daughter has been giggling since yesterday and tonight I asked her what is so funny, she told me she saw three heads. I googled three heads and found some interesting things. The serpent/devil is compared to a dragon in revelations, on another website they describe the devil as someone with three heads. Your dragon with three heads helped was like a confirmation. Everyone has a dragon and most people dont realise it. I prayed for my daughter and will keep on praying that Jesus will protect her body, mind and soul from this dragon! Thank you again…

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By: The

The — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:42:00 +0000

i love this article

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By: Rona Riley Davis

Rona Riley Davis — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:13:00 +0000

My 3-headed dragon wears 3 hockey masks called SNOOZE 5, SNOOZE 10, and SNOOZE 5 More!! My biggest hurdle in life is getting up! Not waking up, I do wake up, I just don’t stay awake & I don’t get up! I stay up late, and have for as long as I remember. As a wife, mom, solopreneur, and ministry founder it seems night is the only time I truly have to myself – uninterrupted, quiet enough to hear my thoughts and allow my creativity to flow into projects I cherish! BUT, a few short hours later, again I smell that hot dragon breath, feel the fire crisping my eyelashes and open my eyes to see those ugly hockey masks staring me down, bullying me to hit the snooze and go back to sleep! On the rare occasion I do wake up early, ahead of my family, and steal those precious morning hours alone I love it and my day goes so much smoother, better, and more productive.

I don’t know how to get out of this decades long cycle and yank off those hockey masks, crush them and bury them so I can THEN slay the dragon! Any suggestions from rehabilitated night owls???

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By: Izzy

Izzy — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:17:00 +0000

Such a good article :)

By: Mike Mobley

Mike Mobley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:56:00 +0000

Awesome post! Love the disciplines set up for each day!

By: Drochester

Drochester — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:15:00 +0000

I really liked this. Thanks for Sharing

By: Farhat

Farhat — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:09:00 +0000

Read the Quran as well. It is an amazing book.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:38:00 +0000

Lovely metaphor!

Recently I’ve created my dragon-slaying habits, though not only before breakfast:

1. every evening a write a question to myself and in the morning I answer it
2. in my daily commute to work I spent around 45 min in a bus – that’s where I read a book
3. and then I spent around 20-30 minutes running

This proves to be great exercise and definitely slays the dragon of lethargy :)

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By: Br Branch

Br Branch — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000

The evening is the best time to start the day, see Genesis.

In other words, by going to bed with everything sorted, the mornings are prepared for you.

This may mean, and usually does, putting all the days dragons out of your life, so to speak. Each day we encounter things that would make themselves at home with us if we would only let them sleep the night and be made welcome.

Try it. Before hitting the pillow, engage in a meditation on the lessons learnable for the day, meaning the good and bad, and as you do so, allow your thoughts to be taken captive by the faith you have and by so doing, close the door on unwanted guests, being the dragons of the day. Instead enter into some deep and meaningful praise and worship and sink sweetly into sleep from there.

The night is for preparation for the morning and the day that comes with it. Sleep well and the dragons will be a thing of yesterday.

Blessings and love,

Br. Branch.

ps… the same is true for when we get home from work or anywhere (the shopping trip and drive may be a stir-crazy experience!) when we need to leave all dragons outside. A moment of two to decide to do so and we can enter the house and home without bringing any invaders in.

By: Dreemail

Dreemail — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:14:00 +0000

Every time I read your blog I have less excuse, and I thank you again. I do think there is some aspect of lethargy that is biological, but I think you would largely disagree. I find that at the same time encouraging and frustrating.

By: Wayne Hedlund

Wayne Hedlund — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:43:00 +0000

This is great advise. I try to be an avid reader but still feel like I’m always behind. I might just try listening to books. Thanks for the repost and reminder!

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By: Friday List – January 13, 2012 | Jon Cook

Friday List – January 13, 2012 | Jon Cook — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:18:36 +0000

[...] I mention I’m a big fan of Michael Hyatt? He shared a past post of his about slaying the three-headed dragon of lethargy at the beginning of your day. It’s three heads: spiritual, physical, and intellectual [...]

By: Jeff Randleman

Jeff Randleman — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:32:00 +0000

Lol! And now you know the truth! Enjoy the showers, because I bet there’s not a thing you can do about it…

By: Tim Blankenship

Tim Blankenship — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:01:00 +0000

Unbelievable timing on this post. With the New Year, I believe “resolutions” start with these disciplines. Thanks for sharing.

By: Barry Hill

Barry Hill — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:10:00 +0000

Matthew,
By mid morning, if I haven’t already slayed the dragon, I’m already thinking about all the things on my list for the day—and it’s too late. you’re right, morning is best!

By: Barry Hill

Barry Hill — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Angie,
I am with you! I have been listening to the Bible in my car on the way to work. My default radio station is ESPN Mike and Mike in the morning, but I have been replacing them with the word! And, now that the EAGLES are out of contention it’s a little less painful. ha. Thanks for posting!

By: Angiewright7

Angiewright7 — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:17:00 +0000

Great post! I love the imagery of the three headed dragon. I too like to listen to books. I even at times listen to my Bible. Another great audiobook source is @Christianaudio.com. They even sometimes offer some excellent audiobooks for free.

By: Matthew Lawler

Matthew Lawler — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:17:00 +0000

Nice post. It’s real tough to slay him in the broad light of mid-day. Morning is definitely best!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:47:00 +0000

I like Rachel’s idea, instead of blending
everything into one over-sized and cranky dragon- small dragons or hatchlings
are far easier to manage and train. Thanks for the suggestions and advice- now
to put it into practice. :) Dragon #1 is- book 1 in a planned series;
Dragon # 2 is- completing the ‘Competent Communicator’ manual in Toastmasters.

By: Robert Ewoldt

Robert Ewoldt — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:40:00 +0000

Michael, this is a fantastic post. I like the metaphor of slaying the dragon early in the morning.

By: Brandon Weldy

Brandon Weldy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:13:00 +0000

I read this comment to her and she laughed. She said she knows the sooner I get up the sooner she can get my pillow and go back to sleep.

By: Brandon Weldy

Brandon Weldy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:12:00 +0000

Yes, she is pretty great! I’m thankful for all she does everyday.

By: Tim Peters

Tim Peters — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:47:00 +0000

Great. I am glad you are finishing up soon! Keep it up!

By: Anton

Anton — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:53:00 +0000

Michael my dragon has a fourth head – an emotional component. I need to review my dreams and goals every morning and say affirmations to keep me focused on what is important. If i do not keep focus, the urgent things can easily distract me from what is important. Great blog – I can’t wait for it every morning. ( we get it first in New Zealand) Anton

By: Marty

Marty — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:53:00 +0000

Great post. I think what you’re doing is honoring the principle of “first fruits.” You’re giving God the first and he’s blessing the rest supernaturally. Blessings Michael. I enjoy your blog.

By: Michele Cushatt

Michele Cushatt — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:14:00 +0000

Definitely not hijackers, not motivators!

By: Ngina Otiende

Ngina Otiende — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:59:00 +0000

True

By: Ngina Otiende

Ngina Otiende — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:58:00 +0000

Totally agree.

Having something to shoot for everyday is really awesome.

Extending some grace to ourselves can make the impossible possible :) :)

Frustration and disappointment are rarely great motivators anyway, are they?

Awesome insight.

By: Joey O'Connor

Joey O'Connor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:51:00 +0000

Thanks Jim…we all need what I call “foxhole brothers.” Best to you! God bless…

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000

Joey, you are so right about fatigue, sickness, and lack of focus being factors that cause the dragon to raise it’s head. I’ve experienced this as well.

By: Jeff Randleman

Jeff Randleman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:20:00 +0000

I agree. Fair would never have resulted in an opportunity to go to Heaven for eternity either.

By: Joey O'Connor

Joey O'Connor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:03:00 +0000

This is such a timely post. I have been working out harder the past month with triathlon training (a new 2012 goal), but at the same time, been battling head colds that won’t go away.

Fatigue, sickness and lack of focus can really cause the dragon to raise it’s head.

On some days, one of the most spiritual things I can do is take a nap!

By: Michele Cushatt

Michele Cushatt — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:52:00 +0000

Oh, I like that. Good counsel. For years I wanted everything to be “fair,” like your 50-50 reference. I tried to measure and count everything to make sure all things came out equal. It did nothing but create dissatisfaction and disappointment, and reveal my root of selfishness. Love a God-sized love is not fair.

By: Jeff Randleman

Jeff Randleman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:47:00 +0000

I was once told that marriage isn’t a 50-50 thing. If I only give 50% and my wife has a bad day and only gives 40%, then we’ve missed each other.

It should be more of a 80-90% effort on both our parts. (100% ideally, but whi is perfect?) That way, if one of us has an off day, we still have met and overlapped within our relationship.

That’s what we strive for in our marriage.

By: Michele Cushatt

Michele Cushatt — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:23:00 +0000

Most say 21 days. You’re over halfway there. :)

By: Michele Cushatt

Michele Cushatt — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:19:00 +0000

A counselor once said, “If you both try to out-give the other, you’re going to be happier than you’ve ever been before!”

By: Jeff Randleman

Jeff Randleman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

I think your last paragraph is key. When we live for one another instead of ourselves, it changes everything!