Motiv8 - The Motivation Podcast and Inspiration Podcast Bishop T.D. Jakes: Timing is Everything - Why Success Requires Seasons
Sep 28, 2025
Bishop T.D. Jakes, a renowned pastor and motivational speaker, shares insights on the significance of timing in our lives. He contrasts quick riches with true wealth, highlighting lessons learned through struggle. Jakes discusses the spiritual concept of seasons, emphasizing discernment in knowing when to plant or pluck. Through relatable examples from baking to baseball, he illustrates how timing affects success. The engaging talk encourages listeners to embrace their personal seasons and recognize that folding doesn’t equate to failure.
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Wealth Is Built Through Struggle
- True wealth comes from lessons learned while struggling upward, not sudden money.
- Without wisdom and infrastructure, sudden riches are quickly lost.
Practice The Art Of Letting Go
- Let go of past seasons to open space for new ones and avoid destruction.
- Release stubborn thoughts and childish patterns that delay your next season.
Timing Trumps Skill
- Timing, not only skill, determines effectiveness in many fields like sports and baking.
- Performing the right action at the wrong time negates its impact.