Synopses & Reviews
Modern life can seem like being lost in a jungle. With distractions and dangers emerging from every direction, it's easy to lose focus. Over time, we lose touch with one of our most powerful, purposeful, God-given attributes--the desire to be fruitful and multiply, what Bishop T. D. Jakes calls our "instinct for increase."
Combining historical, cultural, and personal examples with biblical insights, in INSTINCT Bishop Jakes outlines how to re-discover your natural aptitudes and re-claim the wisdom of your past experiences. When attuned to divinely inspired instincts, you will become in sync with the opportunities life presents and discover a fresh abundance of resources. Knowing when to close a deal, when to take a risk, and when to listen to your heart will become possible when you're in touch with the instincts that God gave you.
Bishop T.D. Jakes--iconic preacher, bestselling author, and entrepreneur--has inspired millions of people around the world. Here he writes from the peak of his personal power about how to experience the satisfaction of a life well lived. If you long to conquer the jungles of life, INSTINCT offers the personal and professional tools needed to navigate your course successfully and according to God's design.
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"One of the nation's most popular evangelists --- and quite possibly the smartest."--USA TODAY
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"Bishop Jakes offers sound advice on how to put faith into action."--Booklist, on Reposition Yourself
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"A boost of caffeine for the Baby Boomer mid-life crises, encouraging people to take stock, get unstuck and chase dreams."--USA TODAY on Reposition Yourself
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"We can always count on a word from God through Bishop Jakes that will not only inspire us but will speak growth to our souls."--Tyler Perry, bestselling author, actor, and award-winning filmmaker
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T.D. Jakes has taken his trademark teaching from the pulpit and delivered it straight to readers in the pages of this inspiring book. He¹s a spiritual leader, humanitarian and educator who has a special talent for bringing out the best in others. 'Instinct' provides practical advice that will inspire many to embrace a new path on their way to leading extraordinary lives.--Debra L. Lee, Chairman and CEO, BET Networks
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With today's pressure to conform, whether to protect ourselves or fit in, finding our individuality and purpose falls on our priority lists. But to stand out and succeed, we have to know who we are and where our strengths lie. Bishop T.D. Jakes' newest book gives real world advice on how to look within yourself and pull out that inner voice, those instincts, and direct them to a facet of life that is best for you. Bishop Jakes has done it again.--Dr. Phil McGraw, Nationally syndicated television host and #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Again Bishop T.D. Jakes releases potential within us that enables us to excel and succeed. In this book he shares the awesome strategies by which his spectacular accomplishments have come to past. Read and succeed!--BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE, SR., Senior Pastor of West Angeles Church
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Bishop T.D. Jakes is an anointed leader whose leadership, integrity, passion, and devotion transforms.--RON KIRK, former mayor of Dallas
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Bishop T.D. Jakes was called to ministry. He was also born to a legacy of entrepreneurship. That he has followed his instincts in uniquely expressing his combination of calling and talent says everything you need to know about T.D. as both an inspirational faith leader and exceptional business leader. His example continues to influence and impact the Black Enterprise audience, and me personally. T.D. has ample reason to trust his Instinct-and we are equally and as confidently motivated to read his so-titled new book. If you are serious about fulfilling your own calling, this is a must-read.--Earl G. Graves Jr., President and CEO of Black Enterprise
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"Bishop T.D. Jakes is a spiritual warrior who is a master of meeting mankind eye to eye. He is a global teacher whose insights and leadership serve the progressiveness of all people."--Stedman Graham, speaker, author, and entrepreneur
Synopsis
Empower yourself and deepen your faith with the journaling exercises, leadership challenges, and personal growth tools in this interactive companion guide to T. D. Jakes' Instinct.
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller for six weeks, Bishop T.D. Jakes's smash hit Instinct showed readers how to tap into their God-given intuition to achieve ultimate success. Now, you can apply those lessons with this essential collection of insights and reflections designed to encourage you on your faith journey.
Whether you call it following your heart, a gut feeling, a hunch or intuition, or instinct -- the inner knowledge bubbling up from a wellspring of wisdom within can lead to a bigger, elephant-sized life.
Combining social, business, and personal examples with biblical insights, this personal application guide will show you how to rediscover your natural aptitudes and reclaim the wisdom of past experiences. Knowing when to close a deal, when to take a risk, and when to listen to your heart will become possible when you're in touch with the instincts that God gave you.
If you're ready to unlock the confines of where you are and discover where you were meant to be, then Instinct is your key
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El INSTINTO, ese conocimiento interior que borbotea desde un manantial de sabidur.a que hay dentro de usted, no solo lo ayuda a sobrevivir, tambi.n puede ayudarlo a prosperar. Lamentablemente, muchos de nosotros solemos vivir nuestras vidas sin sincronizarnos con este ritmo interior. Hacemos lo que estamos entrenados a hacer, lo que se nos pide hacer, o lo que otros necesitan que hagamos; sinti.ndonos todo el tiempo intranquilos e insatisfechos, pregunt.ndonos por qu. no podemos lograr la plenitud. Hasta ahora. Independientemente de donde esta usted en la vida, ya es hora de alinear sus acciones con sus instintos: el saber internamente qui.n realmente es usted y para qu. fue creado. Su destino y prop.sito solo se pueden obtener investigando lo que hay en su interior. Si estas palabras hacen eco a lo que usted ya sabe que es cierto, no lo dude. Es hora de que decodifique sus instintos, incremente sus .reas de progreso, e ilumine los rincones que oscureci. la decepci.n. Vivir por instinto va a desatar su aut.ntico yo, transformar su lugar de trabajo, liberar su carrera y mejorar sus relaciones. Si usted est. dispuesto a salir del confinamiento en que est. para descubrir la libertad en donde ha sido destinado a estar, .entonces el INSTINTO es su llave!
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Unleash your God-given intuition and unlock the keys to your success with this personal application guide to the national bestseller, INSTINCT. This personal growth tool offers reflections, ponderables, revealing self-assessments, journaling exercises, leadership challenges and other interactive applications that expand on INSTINCT, drawn from its core themes and principles. Bishop T.D. Jakes-called "perhaps the most influential black leader in America today" by The Atlantic-unveils "instinct" as the key to optimizing your success. His absorbing, interactive guide will put you in touch with the instincts that God gave you, so you'll know when to close a deal, when to take a risk, and when to listen to your heart. The guide's interactive questions, creative exercises, and strategic insights are specifically tailored to help you rediscover your natural aptitudes and reclaim the wisdom of your past experiences so you can experience the satisfaction of a life well-lived.
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An instant #1
New York Times bestseller for six weeks, Bishop T.D. Jakes's smash-hit INSTINCT shows readers how to tap into their God-given intuition to achieve ultimate success.
Whether you call it following your heart, a gut feeling, a hunch or intuition, instinct-the inner knowledge bubbling up from a wellspring of wisdom within-can lead to a bigger, elephant-sized life.
Combining social, business and personal examples with biblical insights, in INSTINCT Bishop Jakes shows readers how to rediscover their natural aptitudes and reclaim the wisdom of their past experiences. Knowing when to close a deal, when to take a risk, and when to listen to their hearts will become possible when they're in touch with the instincts that God gave them.
If readers are ready to unlock the confines of where they are, and discover where they were meant to be, then INSTINCT is their key!
About the Author
Bishop T. D. Jakes is one of the world's most widely recognized pastors and a New York Times bestselling author of over thirty books. Named by Time magazine as "America's Best Preacher," his message of healing and restoration is unparalleled, transcending cultural and denominational barriers. Jakes is the founder and senior pastor of The Potter's House, which has a congregation of over 30,000. His weekly television outreach, The Potter's House, and his daily television program, The Potter's Touch, have become favorites throughout America, Africa, Australia, Europe, and the Caribbean. Jakes lives in Dallas, TX with his wife, Serita. Learn more about Bishop Jakes at www.tdjakes.org and www.thepottershouse.org.