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Every one of us has influence, whether we realize it or not. In everything we say and do, we are influencing those around us. What if we became more aware, more intentional, and more strategic about our own influence? Well, we might just change the world. True influence, says Pat Williams, isn't about getting what you want--it's about serving others. Using personal stories from his own life and the lives of others, Williams shows readers the difference between influence and manipulation, how to influence others through both words and deeds, and ultimately how to change the world for the better, one relationship at a time.This book will inspire readers to build a positive legacy in the lives of others and take the role of influencer to heart. Each chapter includes questions and ideas for personal reflection and practical application, and can be used to guide group discussions as well. Includes a foreword by Joe Girardi, manager of the New York Yankees.

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Philosophie et théologie

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	09 septembre 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441220486
Langue	English

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© 2014 by Baker Publishing Group
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www . revellbooks .com
ISBN 978-1-4412-2048-6
Ebook edition created 2014
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
To Dr. Warren Wiersbe, my pastor at Moody Memorial Church in Chicago in the early 1970s and a good friend for many decades since.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword by Jim Denney
1. Character
2. Competing and Winning
3. Faith
4. Family
5. Finances
6. Fun
7. Get the Job or Promotion
8. Goals and Success
9. Habits
10. Health and Fitness
11. Influence
12. Leadership
13. People
14. Problem-Solving
15. Reading and Lifelong Learning
16. Simplicity and the Little Things
17. Time
Sources of Quotations
About the Author
Other Books by Pat Williams
Back Ads
Back Cover
Foreword
Dr. Bill Sutton, university professor and NBA consultant, calls Pat Williams “this generation’s Mark Twain.” I think of Pat as this generation’s Walt Disney. Both Pat and Walt envisioned extreme dreams, then assembled teams to make their dreams come true. Both built magical entertainment empires in Orlando, Florida.
People told Pat Williams he was crazy to try to bring NBA basketball to Orlando, a town without any pro sports tradition. It turns out he was crazy—as crazy as Steve Jobs, the visionary behind Apple computers; as crazy as Gutzon Borglum, who carved the faces on Mount Rushmore; as crazy as Joseph Strauss, who built the Golden Gate Bridge.
What is your dream? People may call you crazy, but Pat will tell you how to make your dreams come true. In this book, we’ve adapted 365 of his most life-changing insights from five books we wrote for Revell— A Lifetime of Success , Ahead of the Game , Coach Wooden , Coach Wooden’s Greatest Secret , and The Difference You Make .
Immerse yourself in the wisdom and enthusiasm of this man who has impacted my life in countless ways. Today is yours—and it’s going to be awesome !
—Jim Denney
1 Character
1
We build character by the choices we make.
2
Every time we resist temptation, stand firm under pressure, or act selflessly, our character grows stronger.
3
Some people define character as “what you do when nobody is looking.” True enough. But character also means doing the right thing when people want you to do wrong. Standing against peer pressure is also an unmistakable sign of character.
4
I define character as “who we are when we are tested by temptation or adversity.”
5
For good or ill, character is the result of the habits we acquire over time.
6
Character begins with a decision.
7
Character is becoming an increasingly rare commodity in our world—and that means character is more important than ever.
8
A person’s inner reality should match his or her outer reputation. If not, that person is a walking lie.
9
This world needs people who tell the truth, even when there’s a price to pay.
10
We need more people who prize personal honor above momentary gain.
11
Your character is the sum total of your enduring moral attributes.
12
Every morally sound decision contributes to stronger character.
13
A person of character is incorruptible. Why? Because a dishonest act would violate his self-image.
14
The accumulation of all of our moral decisions stamps a pattern onto our lives. This pattern is called character .
15
Be true to yourself and you’ll never be false to others.
16
You can fake a reputation but you can’t fake character.
17
There is no such thing as a small lapse of character. We either have integrity or we don’t.
18
Build trust by practicing integrity. When in doubt, always tell the truth.
19
Dishonesty destroys influence. Our influence is built on a foundation of ethical behavior and truth.
20
Coach John Wooden didn’t consider himself too important to do “little jobs” like sweeping the gym floor.
21
The most humble people I’ve met generally have the most dynamic and impressive personalities.
22
Humility is one of the most attractive qualities any human being can possess.
23
When a person of genuine humility comes along, the whole world takes notice.
24
If you maintain your moral character in the little things, you’ll never have your reputation destroyed by the big things.
25
By guarding your character in the little things, you make sure you can be trusted with the big things.
26
Few of us realize the awesome power we possess through the power to make moral choices.
27
If you’re never caught taking a paper clip from your employer’s office, you’ll never go to prison for embezzlement.
28
We like to think we’re “good people.” But if we searchingly examined all the corners and crevices of our lives, what would we find?
29
Every “little sin” is a skirmish in a never-ending struggle for control of this battlefield called our souls.
30
Every day, we are bombarded by choices. Every hour, we are required to make moral decisions. Our character is made up of these seemingly “little” choices.
31
Little nicks and flaws in our character can cause big trouble.
32
Most of us give ourselves more credit for character than we deserve.
33
Until we have sterling character in the “little things” of life, we can’t claim to be people of character at all.
34
Never mistake reputation for character. If our reputation exceeds our character, we are hypocrites.
35
Each decision we make helps to cement the kind of people we will be.
36
Don’t yield to circumstances. Don’t yield to opponents. Don’t yield to critics. Endure—and outlast them all, as the anvil outlasts the hammer.
37
You are capable of far more than you imagine. If you keep pursuing your passion, you will triumph.
38
Courage is the healthy management of our fears. It’s not cowardly to be afraid. It’s only cowardly to be controlled by fear. When we control fear instead of letting fear control us, that’s courage.
39
If you fail, get up and get after that dream again and again.
40
Greatness is the result of character.
41
Patience isn’t complacency. Patience is the willingness to wait until just the right moment. Don’t act too soon or too late. Wait until the opportunity ripens—then act .
42
True wisdom is a deep understanding of what is true, right, and lasting.
43
Many of the smartest people in the world are sadly lacking in wisdom.
44
Knowledge likes to speak; wisdom prefers to listen. Knowledge studies; wisdom observes. Knowledge knows how to take things apart; wisdom understands how to put things back together. Knowledge is proud of all it has learned; wisdom is humble and thirsts to learn more.
45
People of greatness don’t care who gets the credit. They just want to lift others up.
46
I’ve often thought of the words of business leader Holbrook Jackson: “When in doubt, risk it!” I did—and I have no regrets.
47
Seek advice. Ask for help. Serve your apprenticeship. Accept coaching with a patient, eager, hungry-to-learn attitude—then be a mentor and teacher to others.
48
I decided early in life that I didn’t want to have any regrets. I figured life is a smorgasbord, and I was going to have a taste of everything before I was done.
49
Work hard. Be willing to sacrifice ease and pleasure to win what really counts.
50
Mr. R. E. Littlejohn used to tell me, “The man who rows the boat generally doesn’t have time to rock it.” So put in the hours, gain your experience, and pay your dues.
51
If you want a lifetime of success, nothing beats hard work.
52
Millions have seen Michael Jordan, the finished product, working miracles on the court. But few have seen how that product was built by hours of sweat, pain, and grueling exertion on the practice floor.
53
No one becomes Michael Jordan without leaving a trail of sweat—not even Michael Jordan.