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- Book We’re Reading: Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne
- Time Spent: 13 minutes and 57 seconds
- Pages Covered: 58–87
- Focus: Reframing the problem before rushing to solve it
- Series Note: This blog series is built for the Christian entrepreneur — if you build with faith, this is your lane.
Real Talk: Are You Solving What God Never Asked You to Fix?
Here’s the trap most entrepreneurs — even faith-driven ones — fall into: we’re busy solving problems that don’t actually matter. We tweak our websites, adjust our prices, chase likes, and obsess over analytics… but deep down, we know none of that will fix the real issue.
The truth? You can’t win a battle God never told you to fight.
In Blue Ocean Strategy, the authors call it redefining the problem. Before you pour time, money, and energy into a solution, you have to ask: Is this even the right problem?
For the Christian entrepreneur, this is more than strategy — it’s stewardship. Every ounce of energy you spend is an investment. If you’re investing in the wrong thing, you’re not just wasting time — you’re delaying your calling.
Think about Jesus. He didn’t just heal symptoms; He went after root causes. He didn’t just feed the hungry — He taught them the Bread of Life. He didn’t just calm storms — He revealed who He was in the storm.
That’s the model. That’s the blueprint. And if we’re honest, most of us need to stop patching leaks and start rebuilding the foundation.
1357 Reflection (Faith + Strategy)
Recognize I’ve been guilty of fixing surface-level issues because they’re easier and faster than facing the real problem.
Relate Jesus didn’t waste time on distractions. He addressed the heart of the matter — and so should we.
Assimilate I’m shifting from reaction to revelation. From quick fixes to kingdom solutions.
Action Today, I’m asking: “What problem am I solving — and who told me it was mine?” If it’s not kingdom-aligned, it’s getting cut.
Scripture Tie-In
“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” — Proverbs 20:5
Insight isn’t just knowing what’s broken. It’s knowing what’s worth fixing.
Final Word
This blog isn’t just about business. It’s about alignment. If you’re tired of patching holes and ready to build something whole — you’re in the right place.
You don’t need more hustle. You need holy clarity.
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