Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work you Were Created to Do by Jordan Rayno

Description: Master of One by Jordan Raynor Read as this entrepreneurial pioneer, thought leader, and best-selling author helps you find, focus on, and master the work you were created to do.We have more options for our work than ever before, leading many of us to spend years dabbling in different jobs, side-hustles, and career paths. This experimentation can be a good thing, but more often than not, it leaves us feeling dissatisfied as a "Jack (or Jill) of all trades, and a master of none." In this groundbreaking book, Jordan Raynor offers a better way, helping you find and focus on the work God created you to do until you become a master of one.In his national bestselling book, Called to Create, Raynor established that work is one of our primary forms of ministry. In Master of One, he builds upon that message, using his story-driven, gospel-centric style to make the case that it is through excellent work that we glorify God, love our neighbours as ourselves, and earn the right to be heard by a world thirsty for truth. With stories from Christ-followers such as C. S. Lewis, Emily Ley, Fred Rogers, Cynthia Marshall, and Chip Gaines, this accessible and practical book will re-frame your thinking about work, giving you renewed passion and vision to find and master your one thing. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author whose books, podcast, and devotionals have helped more than 3,000,000 Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. Jordan serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech start up that has built the worlds largest library of 360-degree virtual experiences of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. A highly sought-after speaker on the topic of faith and work, Raynor has spoken at Harvard University, SXSW, and many other events around the world. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google fellow and served in the White House underPresident George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa. Review "Raynors sage advice will be of help to any Christian seeking guidance in finding their divine professional purpose."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"We are rightly inspired and grateful for all Jesus Christ did in his essential mission in life. But it is also breathtaking to consider what he didnt do. As the ultimate Essentialist, he modeled the disciplined pursuit of less. This is beautifully illustrated in Jordan Raynors Master of One."—Greg McKeown, New York Times best-selling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less "I tell people all the time You cant do it all, but then I catch myself trying to complete just a few more things as my to-do list mushrooms every morning. Im thankful that Jordan Raynor has set out such a clear alternative that teaches you how to choose what you want most in your career and how to ignore everything else."—Jon Acuff, New York Times best-selling author of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done "The Lord wants us to be excellent in what we do. Hes placed us in our careers, and we have a responsibility to be the very best we can be in whatever field we decide to take up. We should run to win. Jordans book will show you how."—Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and New York Times best-selling author "The topic of this book speaks to my heart and will serve well everyone who reads it."—Horst Schulze, cofounder of Ritz-Carlton and author of Excellence Wins "When I started my nonprofit, there were a million ideas swirling around, and a wise humanitarian encouraged me to deeply focus on one thing. That one thing was water, and that encouragement began a movement thats helped ten million people across the globe get clean water. Jordan Raynor gives the same advice in this book, showing you precisely how to find and focus on your one thing."—Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water and the New York Times best-selling author of Thirst "In Master of One, Jordan Raynor uses real-life examples to point the way to a satisfied life, one of purpose, meaning, and happiness."—Sherron Watkins, Enron whistle-blower and Time magazines 2002 Person of the Year "Christians ought to have the highest standards for excellence in our work. Thats the heart of this book, and I am so grateful Jordan has written it."—Bobby Bowden, second-winningest coach in Division I college football history "Jordan Raynor writes with a clear and powerful conviction—the path to exceptional work is not about more work but better work. Excellence is waiting for us if we will just dig in."—Carey Nieuwhof, founding pastor of Connexus Church "My stepfather, C. S. Lewis, used to say, We do not need more people writing Christian books. What we need is more Christians writing good books. This is true for any Christian in any line of work. I am thrilled that Jordan Raynor has taken the time to explore this idea more fully in Master of One."—Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis and executive producer of Disneys and Netflixs The Chronicles of Narnia films"Both social science and Gods Word refute the conventional wisdom that simply following your passions will lead to the ultimate satisfaction of vocation. In Master of One, Jordan Raynor articulately argues that we find true vocational happiness when we focus first on bringing joy to God and others by doing our work masterfully well."—Missy Wallace, executive director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work"Work is an opportunity to serve the world. But if we are to serve well, we ought to have the highest standards of excellence in our work. This book will help you find and focus on the work you can do most masterfully well."—Jeff Goins, best-selling author of The Art of Work and Real Artists Dont Starve"Jordan Raynor does an awesome job communicating how the gospel impacts our work—especially the work of the entrepreneur and culture maker."—Henry Kaestner, cofounder of Bandwidth and founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur"Jordan Raynor is definitely speaking to me when thinking about the master multitasker. I already have joy for living life for an audience of one, but I cant wait to learn the principles to find focus and precision within my life."—Tamika Catchings, four-time Olympic gold medalist, ten-time WNBA All-Star, and former WNBA MVP"Serve the world by picking a lane and getting masterfully good at your craft. This book will show you how."—Chris Graebe, host of The StartupCamp Podcast"I loved Master of One! Jordans writing frees you from the paralysis of indecisiveness and provides a simple framework for choosing the work you will do most masterfully well for the glory of God."—Stefan Kunz, letterer, designer, and illustrator "Jordan Raynor offers a practical guide to finding and focusing on the work you can do most exceptionally well—not for your own sake but to bring benefit to the world. We need this message right now. And the great news is that this book exhibits what it teaches: it is a book on mastery that is masterfully written."—Matt Perman, director of career development at the Kings College, NYC, and author of Whats Best Next Review Quote "We are rightly inspired and grateful for all Jesus Christ did in his essential mission in life. But it is also breathtaking to consider what he didnt do. As the ultimate Essentialist, he modeled the disciplined pursuit of less. This is beautifully illustrated in Jordan Raynors Master of One. " --Greg McKeown, New York Times best-selling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less "I tell people all the time You cant do it all, but then I catch myself trying to complete just a few more things as my to-do list mushrooms every morning. Im thankful that Jordan Raynor has set out such a clear alternative that teaches you how to choose what you want most in your career and how to ignore everything else." --Jon Acuff, New York Times best-selling author of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done "In a culture where were told we can be anyone and do anything, Jordan Raynor makes 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 "The Lord wants us to be excellent in what we do. Hes placed us in our careers, and we have a responsibility to be the very best we can be in whatever field we decide to take up. We should run to win. Jordans book will show you how." --Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and New York Times best-selling author "The topic of this book speaks to my heart and will serve well everyone who reads it." --Horst Schulze, cofounder of Ritz-Carlton and author of Excellence Wins "When I started my nonprofit, there were a million ideas swirling around, and a wise humanitarian encouraged me to deeply focus on one thing. That one thing was water, and that encouragement began a movement thats helped ten million people across the globe get clean water. Jordan Raynor gives the same advice in this book, showing you precisely how to find and focus on your one thing." --Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water and the New York Times best-selling author of Thirst "In Master of One, Jordan Raynor uses real-life examples to point the way to a satisfied life, one of purpose, meaning, and happiness." --Sherron Watkins, Enron whistle-blower and Time magazines 2002 Person of the Year "Christians ought to have the highest standards for excellence in our work. Thats the heart of this book, and I am so grateful Jordan has written it." --Bobby Bowden, second-winningest coach in Division I college football history "Jordan Raynor writes with a clear and powerful conviction--the path to exceptional work is not about more work but better work. Excellence is waiting for us if we will just dig in." --Carey Nieuwhof, founding pastor of Connexus Church "My stepfather, C. S. Lewis, used to say, We do not need more people writing Christian books. What we need is more Christians writing good books. This is true for any Christian in any line of work. I am thrilled that Jordan Raynor has taken the time to explore this idea more fully in Master of One. " --Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis and executive producer of Disneys and Netflixs The Chronicles of Narnia films Excerpt from Book Chapter 1. Excellence in All Things. Theres no denying that Tony Dungy was a master of his craft. During his twenty-eight-year career, Dungy rose to become one of the most successful and beloved coaches in the history of the National Football League. In his first job as a head coach, Dungy did the seemingly impossible by turning the perennially pathetic Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a playoff-bound powerhouse. Then, after a move to Indianapolis, Dungy led the Colts to their first Super Bowl victory in thirty-six years, making Dungy the first African American head coach to ever hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy. As anyone close to Dungy will tell you, the soft-spoken coach is intensely passionate about the pursuit of excellence, holding the highest standards for himself and his players. But what inspired Dungy to work with such a passion for exceptionalism? Much like the other masters throughout this book, Dungys motivation for excellence in his work stemmed from something much deeper, more sustainable, and more God honoring than the pursuit of fame, fortune, and trophies. Dungy was inspired by his parents--both of whom were masterful educators--to pursue excellence as a means of glorifying God and serving others. Remembering his parents example, Dungy said, "My parents were definitions of excellence in teaching. It was important to them to be the best that they could be--not for personal reasons, but that was their concept of serving. They wanted to serve people in the best way possible." That commitment to mastery had a lasting impact on Dungy, who has thought a lot about excellence throughout his career. "Excellence is doing something at the very highest level it can be done using all your capabilities and everything God has given you," Dungy said. "I talk about excellence a lot, because I think from a Christian perspective, that can get lost sometimes....We dont always think of excellence as a Christian concept, but I think God does desire us to be excellent at what we do....Just because were Christians doesnt mean we should take the approach to just move forward and let the Lord handle it....He wants us to be excellent in what we do. Hes placed us in our careers....We do have a responsibility to be the very best we can be in whatever field we decide to take up. We all run to receive a prize and to win. I never want to forget that part of it. We should run to win." Throughout his career, Dungy won a lot. If there was ever a doubt that Dungy was a master of his craft as a coach, his induction into the NFLs Pro Football Hall of Fame certainly removed that skepticism. As Dungy took the stage in Canton, Ohio, to receive the Ring of Excellence, the audience of adoring fans, family, and former players erupted in rapturous applause. Clearly these fans were celebrating Dungys excellence on the field. But as anyone who knows Dungy will tell you, they were applauding something much more; they were celebrating a man who understands that, while he is called to be excellent in his work, his faith commands him to be excellent in all things, including as a husband and father. In a moving speech, Marvin Harrison (Dungys former player and fellow Hall of Fame inductee) addressed his former coach directly, saying, "Coach Dungy. My final head coach. I could sit up here for...fifteen minutes and tell you about how important it was to have you as my coach and talk about football. But what you brought to our team and to me was more important than anything. You taught us how to be teammates. You taught us how to be men. But the most important thing is you taught us about fatherhood....So, I want to thank you for that." Harrisons sentiment has been echoed by countless players Dungy has coached and mentored throughout his career. But Dungy didnt just tell others how to be an excellent father; he modeled it. I grew up in Tampa Bay, and I still remember seeing Dungy with his kids at sporting events where my friends and I were playing. Even at the height of his career, Dungy always seemed to make the time to cheer his kids on from the sidelines. "If youre only focused on excellence in your job or excellence on the field, you will get totally out of balance and out of whack," Dungy said. "Yes, I need to be excellent as a coach. I need to be excellent as a Christian. I need to be excellent as a father. I need to be excellent as a person in the community and strive for that excellence everywhere and not just in one area." Dungys comments bring to mind the motto of the late great pastor, Dr. D. James Kennedy, who encouraged his congregation to pursue "excellence in all things and all things to Gods glory." While this book is primarily about excellence in your chosen work, Kennedy and Dungy remind us of a biblical truth that is critical to understand before we progress past this first chapter: As Christians, God has called us to be excellent in all things, not just in our chosen vocation. 1 Corinthians 10:31 makes clear the standard we are called to: "Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." In whatever we do, we are to do it all for the glory of God, never settling for anything short of excellence. Glorify is a word we throw around so much in Christian circles that it has become tragically difficult to define. In fact, one of the most highlighted passages in the Kindle edition of my previous book is John Pipers definition of glorify. Since so many people found that definition helpful, allow me to reintroduce it here. According to Piper, "Glorifying means feeling and thinking and acting in ways that reflect his greatness, that make much of God, that give evidence of the supreme greatness of all his attributes and the all-satisfying beauty of his manifold perfections" (emphasis added). You and I are called to reflect Gods greatness and imitate his character to the world. This is the very essence of what it means to glorify God. But what is his character? Scripture describes God in many ways, but it is his character of excellence that is perhaps most visible to us. So, when Scripture commands that in "whatever you do," you "do it all for the glory of God," we are being called to the passionate pursuit of excellence in whatever we commit ourselves to. All of us have been called to multiple roles in life. We have been called to be excellent wives and husbands, mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, friends and church members. If we are going to fulfill all these callings with excellence while also pursuing excellence in our chosen work, it is going to require a tremendous amount of focus in our careers. Again, recall Dr. Anders Ericssons study, which states that mastery of any vocation requires roughly ten thousand hours of "purposeful practice." The reality is that excellence requires an unusual amount of hard work and dedication. Given this, and the many things outside our careers that God has called us to be excellent in, there is simply no way we can pursue mastery at many things professionally at the same time. It defies the laws of science and time. It is precisely because we are called to be excellent in all things that we cant commit to being excellent at many things. You and I have a choice to be either a master of none or a master of one. We must pick a path. The path to excellence in our work is the path of singularity. If we want to make our greatest contribution to the world for the glory of God and the good of others, we are going to have to adopt the mind-set of a craftsperson and get really focused and insanely good at the thing God has put us on this earth to do. If you are still harboring some resistance to this idea that the path to excellence is the path of less but better, Im willing to bet that you have been a victim of being sold one (or more) of three lies about work and calling that are so pervasive today they often go unchecked. If we are to pursue excellence in all things for the glory of God and the good of others, we need to challenge the following conventional wisdom and replace these lies with biblical truths. Lie #1: You Can Be Anything You Want to Be John Mark Comer would love to have been a professional basketball player. As a kid, he loved watching Pistol Pete , the classic movie about Pete Maravich who, through years of practice, grew to become a basketball great. Comer dreamed of living a similar story and eventually playing for the National Basketball Association (NBA). "There was just one problem," Comer said. "I suck at basketball. I mean, Im really, really bad at it. It took me a while to figure that out, and then I had to go bury the dream in my backyard, along with my ball and jersey. It was a sad day." Today, Comer is the teaching pastor at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Hes also one of my favorite authors.[1] One of the things I love about Comer is that he is super clear about the work God has called him to master. "Usually Gods calling is a short list--just a few things," Comer said. "In my case, Im called to lead my church, teach the Scriptures, and bring my family along for the ride. Thats what Im saying yes to." But while Comer is clear on his mission, he empathizes with others still searching for the work God has created them to do. This is largely due to Comers recognition that for way too long we have been sold the pervasive lie that we can be anything we want to be. "I was brought up in a culture that essentially said, John Mark, you can do anything you put your mind to," Comer said. "If you work hard enough, if you believe in yourself, if youre patient, you can do anything. This is such a middle-class-and-above American way to think. Nobody in the developing world would ever talk like that....But. Details ISBN0525653333 Author Jordan Raynor Pages 240 Year 2020 ISBN-10 0525653333 ISBN-13 9780525653332 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-01-21 Short Title Master of One Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2020-01-21 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-01-21 NZ Release Date 2020-01-21 US Release Date 2020-01-21 Place of Publication Colorado Publisher Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Imprint Waterbrook Press Subtitle Find and Focus on the Work you Were Created to Do DEWEY 248.88 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141705576;

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