If you never stop to sharpen, your output will always suffer. In this episode, Mikel challenges us to refuel daily—physically, spiritually, mentally, and relationally.
Highly effective leaders don’t just grind—they renew. In this episode, Mikel unpacks Stephen Covey’s principle of “sharpening the saw” from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He shares practical ways to protect your edge by building rhythms of renewal, from small everyday moments to intentional times of rest. With Mark 6:31 as the foundation, this episode is your reminder that sharpening isn’t a luxury—it’s leadership. If you want to stay effective, clear-headed, and strong in your mission, you must take time to restore your sharpness.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:24 – Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits and Sharpening the Saw
01:09 – Protecting Your Edge Through Renewal
01:37 – The Tree-Cutting Story: Sharpen First, Then Work
01:58 – Four Areas: Physical, Spiritual, Mental, Relational
02:34 – Stop Complaining—Sharpen Your Weak Spots
03:05 – Your Output Suffers if You Don’t Refuel
03:25 – Leadership Requires Renewal
03:32 – Renewal Doesn’t Always Mean Sabbatical
03:44 – Small Everyday Moments of Refueling
04:43 – Stephen Covey Quote: Don’t Be Too Busy Sawing to Sharpen
05:07 – Mark 6:31 – Come Away and Rest
05:31 – Challenge: Schedule the Thing That Restores You
06:01 – Sharpening the Knife Analogy
06:13 – You’ll Come Back Clearer, Stronger, More Effective
06:30 – Schedule Renewal Into Your Week
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Grinding without sharpening will only leave you dull. In this episode, Mikel unpacks Stephen Covey’s principle of “sharpening the saw,” reminding us that renewal isn’t just a luxury—it’s leadership. From physical workouts to spiritual rest, mental challenge to relational connection, sharpening your saw keeps you sharp, clear, and effective. With Mark 6:31 as the anchor, he challenges us to schedule the things that restore us—because without them, our mission will always suffer.