John 15:1-2 (New International Version) “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
Lean is better.
Too many things going on causes clutter and reduces fruitfulness.
Fruitfulness is the litmus test of activity. What does it produce?
If an activity produces nothing measurable, perhaps it should be eliminated.
If a program produces limited results, perhaps it should be cut back.
Allowing all of your passion to flow in singleminded purpose results in the greatest fruitfulness.
Too much time is wasted trying to resurrect dead branches, dead works and dead activities and programs. Cut them off!
Don’t confuse efficiency with effectiveness.
Put your energy into fruitful activity.
Consider the ROI of your business ventures. Don’t keep pouring good money after bad.
It is a strength to know when to prune. It is a skill that you can develop.
Trim your life and you’ll be more productive and fruitful.
Now I’m starting something new. At least new to me! I’m working through the E-Myth Mastery book by Michael Gerber. E-Myth and Michael Gerber are probably almost the best know among small business development programs. The book cover says he’s the World’s #1 Small Business Guru. I first heard of E-Myth in 2001 from a friend who used to buy up underperforming Subway Restaurants, turn them around and then sell them. His recommendation got me started on the E-Myth books and I’ve found them extremely helpful. 
