“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Isra’el, are for learning about wisdom and discipline; for understanding words expressing deep insight; for gaining an intelligently disciplined life, doing what is right, just and fair…”
— Proverbs 1:1–3
Who doesn’t desire wisdom and discipline?
Even those who openly admit they lack both would say they wish they had more. Wisdom helps us choose the right direction. Discipline helps us stay on that path when motivation fades.
Interestingly, the entire book of Proverbs was written for this exact purpose – to guide us toward wisdom and disciplined living in our daily journey.
And yet, many of us take Scripture for granted.
Not because we don’t value it—but because:
- We don’t read consistently
- We read occasionally
- We don’t enjoy reading
- Or we’re always searching for the next book, podcast, or strategy that promises clarity in business, relationships, or faith
What If You Could Learn Directly From the Wisest King in History?
Here’s a thought worth sitting with:
What if you could have a daily conversation with the wealthiest and wisest man who ever lived – and learn how he thought, decided, and lived with discipline?
You can.
That man is King Solomon, and his wisdom is recorded for us in the book of Proverbs.
There are 31 chapters in Proverbs. One simple habit changes everything:
👉 Read one chapter per day.
👉 Start at the beginning of each month.
👉 If the month has fewer than 31 days, double up at the end.
That’s it.
Why Solomon’s Wisdom Still Matters—Even in Business
By modern estimates, King Solomon’s wealth would be staggering in today’s terms—often estimated between $2–3 trillion when accounting for gold, trade, and assets.
To put that into perspective:
- Today’s wealthiest individuals are valued in the hundreds of billions
- Solomon’s resources would dwarf them several times over
But Solomon’s greatest contribution wasn’t his wealth.
It was his wisdom, discernment, and discipline—the very traits that:
- Build sustainable businesses
- Strengthen relationships
- Improve decision-making under pressure
- Prevent costly mistakes
For loan officers and realtors, this matters deeply.
Every day you:
- Manage time
- Navigate relationships
- Make financial and ethical decisions
- Respond to pressure, rejection, and opportunity
Proverbs speaks directly into all of it.
Discipline Is Rare – And That’s Why It’s Powerful
Most sales professionals don’t fail because they lack opportunity.
They fail because they lack:
- Consistency
- Patience
- Self-control
- Long-term thinking
Proverbs trains your mind daily to think differently—to live with intentional discipline rather than emotional reaction.
A few minutes each morning in Proverbs can:
- Reframe how you approach your business
- Sharpen how you lead conversations
- Strengthen how you steward your time and influence
Final Thought
You don’t need another book promising a breakthrough.
You need a daily habit that builds wisdom over time.
Start with one chapter.
Start tomorrow morning.
And let discipline do what motivation never can.
Ready to build discipline into your sales process—not just your faith life?
👉 Schedule a coaching call with Compass Sales Coaching and start leading your business with clarity and consistency.
Jonathan Sweat, Coach
Compass Sales Coaching / 540-588-6104 / jsweat@compasssalescoaching.com
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