Clare Degraaf is an author and a Christian speaker. He wrote the book "The 10 Second Rule: Following Jesus Made Simple," which focuses on Christian teachings and encourages readers to make quick, faith-based decisions in their daily lives. Clare is also involved in Christian ministry and speaking engagements. His talks and writings emphasize practical Christianity and living out one's faith in everyday situations. I’m joined by Clare on The Wow Factor today to talk about his first entrepreneurial ventures and how an invention he patented turned his father’s business around. He describes how he felt when he was diagnosed with a potentially terminal illness as a young man and why it made him question his behavior as a ‘standard-issue Christian’. Clare also shares more about why he decided to write his book “The 10-Second Rule,” the intention behind it, and how the concepts in the book have helped him live more faithfully.   “For Christians, the need for certainty is often the enemy of obedience.” - Clare Degraaf “I knew a lot about God. I just wasn't living for God.” - Clare Degraaf “Leaders have to decide how much is enough.” -  Clare Degraaf This Week on The Wow Factor: Why Clare patented a tilt mechanism and how it became a huge seller The impact on Clare of running the family business at just 22 after his father died Clare’s serious diagnosis at the age of 31 with three young children and why it made him question his faith How he built a deeper relationship with Jesus by genuinely talking to Him and sharing his life What made Clare avoid embracing Christianity for so long Why Clare felt so depressed after selling his company despite making millions of dollars When and why Clare began to pour into the lives of other people The power of shared experiences and how they can change your perspective What Clare has learned about letting go of materialism through his mentoring  More about Clare’s book “The 10-Second Rule”, why he wrote it, and the concepts it covers The importance of empathy as a leader and asking "why" to understand the perspective of the others on your team Clare Degraaf’s Words of Wisdom: Christian leaders ought to have the kind of competence and character that people will follow them, even if they don't have to.  Connect with Clare Degraaf:  Clare DeGraaf's Website  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter