Master of One
Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do
by Jordan Raynor
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Pub Date Jan 21 2020 | Archive Date Not set
WaterBrook & Multnomah | WaterBrook
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Description
“A compelling case for embracing our vocational limits and choosing to do our one thing well.”—Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Next Right Thing
Imagine how different your life would be if you spent your time doing the very thing that brings you the greatest joy. It’s possible, but most people spend their days making incremental advances on numerous tasks, competent at many things but exceptional at none. That’s because for too long we’ve believed the lie that more activity, more jobs, and more responsibility equals greater effectiveness. In short, we are becoming a society of “jacks-and-jills-of-all-trades and masters of none.”
But what if you could shift your focus from too many things to one?
In this thought-provoking book, you’ll discover the exponential power of pursuing a singular craft. Through practical principles, Jordan Raynor provides straightforward steps for finding and thriving in your calling. He also highlights more than a dozen real-life examples of high-impact individuals who have chosen to focus on and excel in their unique gifting, including:
• Chronicles of Narnia author C. S. Lewis
• Enron whistle-blower Sherron Watkins
• TV legend Mister Rogers
• Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall
• Reality TV star Chip Gaines
• NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy
• Biblical figures, a teacher, a pilot, a banker, and world-class entrepreneurs
Too many of us are overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overstressed. This book offers a better way—the path to becoming a master of one!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780525653332 |
| PRICE | $24.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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Featured Reviews
Phillip C, Reviewer
A popular notion today is to learn every skill that you can, to be fluent in a lot of different things. This sounds like a good idea, and may even be formed from good intentions, but it can rob you of the best at what God has called you to do. Jordan Raynor exams the concept of being a “jack of all trades, master of none,” in Master of One.
All too often, we are satisfied with being good enough, instead of striving to be our best. This book works to dispel some of the ideas that lead to this, such as looking for a job that fits your passions. Our focus should actually be on honoring God and what He has given us, and serving others.
The book is full of good information, and will help you get a better understand of how to pursue what God has called you to do. Stories from people who have pursued mastery of one thing at a time are included so that you can see both the process and results. The book is easy to read and understand. Practical tips are given to help you, regardless of what career stage you’re at.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Trisha O, Reviewer
Who else feels they juggle too many things and can't seem to master just one of them? 🙋🏼♀️
"We are overcommitted, overwhelmed, and over stressed, spending way too much time focused on minutiae rather than the work we believe God created us to do."
This book goes over The Purpose of Mastery, The Path of Mastery and The Promise of Mastery.
Each chapter follows up with a Summary, Key Scripture and Next Action.
This book is so worth taking your time to go through!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.
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