We have everything we need to be all that God has created us to be. The Bible says that God has given us everything that pertains to life and Godliness (2 Peter 1:3). God put his awesome in us, so, we already have the tools necessary to be amazing in the Kingdom of God. Sometimes we need to do a little tweaking here and there, or, perhaps, be reminded of a few things. Timothy tells us to stir up the gift that's within us (2 Timothy 1:6). That means the gifts are already there. Once we get a glimpse through the Word of what God has created in us from the beginning, the Holy Spirit will have something to work with. He'll impart the confidence you need to never again ask permission to be who you know you are deep down inside. We've all looked at awesome people, however you define awesome, and wondered how they know what they know. They seem to just have it all together. You've watched and admired them because they've got something but how did they get it. Were they born with it? You wonder what they know and how they know it. Who told them how to be awesome. What's their secret?Awesome people, amazing people, successful people share commonalities that cause them to stand out. They have discipline, perhaps not in every area of their lives but in certain things. For example: -They're always on time; never late-They do the things other people won't do-They arrive early and don't mind staying late-They don't watch the clock and focus on the hours; they focus on getting the job done-They dare to think in fresh, new ways-They seek different perspectives-Their decision making process is multifaceted in the scope of considering varied dynamics-They don't play the blame game, but take responsibility for their actions and decisions-They know themselves well enough to know what trips them up or causes them to stumble-They do their homework on people and situationsA secret is something unknown until someone lets you in on it. Well, this book lets you in on the top ten secrets of ordinary people with mindsets, practices and mantras active on the inside that reflect awesomeness on the outside. As a Christian writer, I make references to scripture and there's "faith talk" throughout, but this book isn't about the sinlessness of awesome people, for obviously there are no such creatures. It's about ten things that will set you apart from others; causing the awesome already on the inside to bubble up on the outside. These secrets are the sacrifice and investment required for personal growth beyond the average, professionalism beyond the level of mediocrity, and cultivating the seeds of personal empowerment; tidbits of wisdom that bridge the gap between ordinary and extraordinary; and give you the missing pieces taken for granted, but that make the difference you're looking for in your life. Read the secrets, then go be awesome!
About the Author: C.L. Lawrence, Leadership Development Strategist, a dynamic Christian communicator best known for her eclectic approach and distinctive gift of discovering contemporary insights in the Biblical stories while maintaining the integrity of the text. She inspires you to think in new ways, take a fresh look at old assumptions that may be holding you back from making real that vision of your best self. Her passion for excellence and outside the box thinking has made her a much sought after conference speaker, and seminar facilitator. EXCITING. THOUGHT PROVOKING. EMPOWERING, are words used to describe her "Boot Camps," and other events. She combines a 12-year tenure in Corporate America with 30+ years of pastoral and church leadership. A graduate of Cheyney University, Lutheran Theological Seminary and Tony Campolo School for Social Change; Carol is the founder of Lawrence Seminars, Inc., Host of Empowerment Gatherings (worship & networking events); and Teacher/Facilitator of "Women at the Well" (a unique approach to Bible Study for Women Only). A.K.A. "ZseZse," she's the Creator, Host and Producer of the podcast "Jazz Divine; Zse-votions, (devotional CDs & MP3s); and the Blogcast, "Just Thinking."