I’ve been around enough startups and launches to know that a lot of what drives “success” is outside our control. We always have a part to play—hard work is a prerequisite—but good ideas and effort alone aren’t enough to carry everything that matters. This realization has changed my prayer life: less occasional, more honest, more specific. Even if you’ve never prayed before or you’re not sure what you believe, you have little to lose by getting quiet, committing your needs to God, and asking for guidance. A simple way to start is PRAY: Praise (gratitude for what’s good), Repent (confess your sin and own what needs changing), Ask (for what you need), and Yield (listen for direction).