I'm going to have a Burning Bush Summer It could change my life and maybe my world. What about you?

Well it really is the summer season now here in North America. And I am going to start the summer by having a burning bush birthday and I'm gonna turn that into a burning bush summer.

No I don't plan to burn anything down but this is a metaphor for a very powerful principle that could guide our life if we fully understood it and acted upon it. And I'm going to try to do that. 

With your permission may I take just 13 minutes to tell you what that all means to me and how it might be helpful to both of us and then may I inspire you to make this a very special summer for you too.

Maybe it's time for you to make your mark and be reckoned with!

And once again the robot wanted to add his comments to the program!

My Burning Bush Summer—And Maybe Yours Too

By Stan Hustad

This summer, I’ve decided not to just sweat through the heat—I’m going to set my soul on fire. I’m calling it My Burning Bush Summer, and no, I’m not heading off into the wilderness in sandals. But like Moses, I’m hoping for a moment of clarity, calling, and maybe even a little bit of divine direction.

Let me explain.

What’s a Burning Bush Summer?

Think of it as a metaphor. Just like Moses stumbled on that mysterious, fiery shrub that wouldn’t burn out, I’m looking for the spark that grabs attention and doesn’t let go. This isn’t about a midlife crisis. This is about a mid-year mission: to ignite something purposeful, powerful, and personal—something that just might change my life and, if I do it right, maybe someone else’s.

And that, dear reader, is where you come in.

From Thump Day to Impact Zone

It all started on a Wednesday I now call “Thump Day.” Not just the middle of the week—this is when you pound the table, recommit to your purpose, and say: “Let’s do something meaningful.” For me, that means launching a few bold initiatives:

- The Impact Zone: Not self-improvement—self-expression with impact. It's where you learn to make your mark, become someone worth reckoning with, and find your voice in the noisy marketplace.
- The Christian Entrepreneur Network: Where we teach people how to be Jesus entrepreneurs—bold, brave, and kingdom-minded in business. It’s not about proselytizing. It’s about practicing. Not about preaching. About producing.
- The Transformation Zone: In partnership with folks like Joe Pine, we’ll go beyond change into transformation. Not just better—but different.
- The Generosity Zone: Where we’ll help people understand that success isn’t about what you take—it’s about what you give.

All of this is anchored in the idea that this summer could be your turning point. Not just a time for vacations and BBQs (though I’m for that too), but a chance to ask: Am I serious about living a life that matters?

The Power of Performance

If content is king, then performance is queen—and if you know your chess, the queen moves the board. That’s why I believe in personal performance marketing. Whether you're trying to land a job, start a business, or launch a podcast—it's not just about what you know. It’s about how you show who you are.

This summer, I’m helping people become MSCs—Masters of Self-Communication. You’ve got to sell your intelligence, your empathy, your energy, and your value. If you’re asking someone to pay you $50,000, remember: they could buy a new car instead. You’ve got to prove you’re the better investment.

Plans, Purpose, and a Touch of Nostalgia

Personally, I’m even planning to revisit my roots—a little town in North Dakota where I spent my earliest years. I haven’t been back in over six decades. There’s something sacred about returning to where it all began. Maybe there’s a burning bush waiting for me on that prairie.

I’m also taking time to celebrate birthdays and beaches here in Carolina. Rest, reflect, reset. And then I’ll be back—because this work, this mission, this summer matters.

What About Your Burning Bush Summer?

This isn’t just about me. It’s about you.

- What’s going to set your summer on fire in the best way?
- What story do you want to tell come September?
- Who do you want to become by the time the leaves change?

Maybe it’s launching that podcast. Starting that business. Forging that friendship. Or simply becoming the person you’ve always known you were meant to be.

I’m here to help. If I can’t, I probably know someone who can. That’s what a burning bush moment is all about—suddenly seeing the path, the power, and the people who can walk with you.

Takeaways for Your Summer Journey

- 🔥 Seek the spark. Don’t settle for a boring summer. Ask for a burning bush one.
- 🎯 Make an impact. Look for places where your presence matters.
- 🧠 Sell your smarts. Learn to express yourself in a world that needs authentic voices.
- 💡 Find mentors. Don’t just get a job—get next to people who stretch and teach you.
- 🎁 Give generously. Generosity is the greatest growth strategy.

Final Word

Be a blessing, not a curse—because, friend, you’re one or the other.

This summer, I invite you to do more than tan your skin. Light a fire in your heart. Make it a summer to remember.

Best and blessings,
Stan