The Carpenter, Jon Gordon
The Carpenter, Jon Gordon
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The Carpenter
A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All

Author: Jon Gordon

Narrator: Jon Gordon

Unabridged: 2 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/01/2014


Synopsis

Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet—filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all.

Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business, with his wife Sarah, caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a Carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more than just a Carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people, and teams.

As the Carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear, and failure. Along the way he learns that there's no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel, and make an impact on people and the world.

Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all.

If you are ready to create your masterpiece, read The Carpenter and begin the building process today.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stace

This is a great, little book. My favorite quote: "“I know that I’m not a human being having a spiritual experience. I’m a spiritual being having a human experience. While I have a body, it is my soul and spirit that power me. Artists create from the depths of their souls. An artist is moved by the spi......more

While Gordon isn't a master novelist....so many repetitive phrases and words...he is a master of incredible messaging. This is a book that I couldn't help but mark up all over. If you ever need encouraging tidbits and strategies to improve your life, I'd highly recommend a Jon Gordon book. "The Carp......more

Goodreads review by Bharath

This is a cute little book which exudes a very genuine feel good sentiment. It is written as a story. A carpenter who saves a life and teaches about his success principles. The "Love - Serve - Care" philolosophy is outlined in simple terms. There are good short stories and anecdotes to support the p......more

Goodreads review by Amy

I listened to this on audio and love the theme throughout - Love, Serve and Care. This book reinforced great principles of leadership and positivity.......more

Goodreads review by Paul

Very corny plot, uninspired characters, and obvious religious undertones made this book pretty bad. The lessons of success through love, care, and service are all great. Good points of being persistent and quality work leads to success. The backdrop of these life lessons made my eyes roll, though.......more