4word Friday Faves: January 9 – 13

Welcome to a brand-new year!

As you begin a new year full of possibilities and growth, we hope you will enjoy a weekly snapshot of what’s happening around 4word. Thank you for being part of our 4word community!


Listen to our latest podcast episode

Melissa Peak discusses how the process of planning and strategizing for a brand new year can be a beneficial practice BUT is not without the possibility of running into some roadblocks. And some of those roadblocks might even come from the planner themselves.

Read our latest blog

Melissa Peak discusses discovering what your personal and professional strengths are, and how to not completely derail all the hard work and planning you’ve put effort into when failure starts to appear on the horizon.

Learn from our favorite article this week

A decades-long study conducted by Harvard University has found that happiness comes not from money, looks or fame, but from meaningful human relationships. CBS correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Dr. Robert Waldinger, co-author of “The Good Life,” about how to measure the value of friendships.

Connect with 4word in your city

4word Community Groups meet throughout the month, all over the country (and world!). We would love to meet with you!

Prayer for your weekend

May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. – Colossians 1:11-12


Join us for 4word’s 8th annual Gala celebration, presented by Toyota. This year we’ll feature New York Times bestselling author and Founder of it Cosmetics, Jamie Kern Lima. Jamie will be moderated by 4word’s good friend, author, speaker, and founder of Sseko Designs Liz Bohannon. Click here to purchase your tickets today!