Synopses & Reviews
After speaking on teaching and influencing young people at a student gathering in Texas, Pat Williams received an email from a high school coach who had heard his talk. Coach McCall's email stated that every kid whos growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to life, they start living to die. His closing thought is What are you dying for? Unable to escape this question, author and professional sports veteran Pat Williams invites readers to ask, When my days on earth are over, will I discover that I have wasted my life on meaningless things that have no lasting and eternal value? Most people are living for four things fortune, status, power or pleasure. Just as there are four false reasons for living our lives, there are four true, meaningful and satisfying reasons for living, and for dying. These give purpose and value to our lives, so that we can know our lives have eternal significance. If you died tomorrow, what would people say? Jesus statement in answer is Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. Starting here, Pat gives a powerful, practical and encouraging plan for how to live a life that truly matters, and to leave a legacy that never dies.
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Professional sports veteran Williams invites people to ask: When my days on Earth are over, will I discover that I have wasted my life on meaningless things that have no lasting and eternal value? He suggests a powerful, practical, and encouraging plan for living a life that truly matters.
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This hurting world needs men of character and integrity, fathers, leaders, warriors, who will not only take a stand for godliness and righteousness, but who will also raise future generations of godly, righteous men. Where can one find the model for such a man? In The Warrior Within, Pat Williams combines solid biblical principles, powerful contemporary stories and an imaginative narrative of the life of Asher to discover how Christian men can become complete and dynamically effective in the four crucial dimensions of manhood.
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Too many people seek fulfillment in things that can never fill the basic human need for satisfaction and significance—things like money, fame, power and pleasure. If you’re not so sure of that premise, ask yourself why there are so many people who are as miserable as they are famous, rich, powerful or hedonistic. We are definitely shaped for something more. If you’ve ever asked yourself, Is this all there is? this book will give you a new perspective. Pat Williams draws on his own life experiences and from the lives of friends and acquaintances—including many who have attained all the money, fame, power and pleasure anyone could want. They have it all, yet their lives seem empty and joyless. If you’ve ever felt disillusioned about life, this book can help you find a new direction. Don’t just mark time until your life runs out. The wisdom in these pages will enable you to truly make your life count for all eternity. These are the things worth living for . . . and the things worth dying for.
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Everyone wants to pursue a life of meaning, a life that matters— a life of authentic success and lasting satisfaction. But what’s the secret to living the life you’ve always dreamed of? In this personal, relevant and engaging book of wisdom, Pat Williams shares six powerful, practical insights that aren’t taught in school, but are essential in the pursuit of a successful and rewarding life. Packed with page-turning stories,
The Pursuit illustrates the life-changing concepts Pat learned from his mentor, R. E. Littlejohn, long-time co-owner of a minor league baseball club and Pat’s former boss. These six principles are at the heart of this captivating quick-start manual for anyone who wants to hit the ground running and take on the world.
Synopsis
Everyone wants to pursue a life of meaning, a life that matters—a life of authentic success and lasting satisfaction. But what’s the secret to living the life you’ve always dreamed of? In this personal, relevant and engaging book of wisdom, Pat Williams shares six powerful, practical insights that aren't taught in schook, but are essential in the pursuit of a successful and rewarding life. Packed with page-turning stories,
The Pursuit illustrates the life-changing concepts Pat learned from his mentor, R.E. Littlejohn, long-time co-owner of a minor league baseball club and Pat's former boss. These six principles are at the heart of this captivating quick-start manual for anyone who wants to hit the ground running and take on the world. They are: control what you can (and let go of everything else); be patient; keep it simple; pay your dues (because experience matters); pay attention to the little things; and don't run from problems.
About the Author
PAT WILLIAMS is Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic, the NBA team he co founded in 1987. He has been involved in professional sports for over 45 years and has been affiliated with NBA teams in Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia, including the 1983 World Champion 76ers. He is one of America’s top motivational speakers and is the author of 44 books, including Go for the Magic, How to Be Like Jesus, The Paradox of Power, Coaching Your Kids to Be Leaders, The Warrior Within and The Pursuit. Pat lives with his wife, Ruth, in Winter Park, Florida. He is the father of 19 children, including 14 adopted from 4 foreign countries.
JIM DENNEY is a full-time freelance writer with over 66 published books to his credit. He is the author of Answers to Satisfy the Soul and Quit Your Day Job!, and collaborated with the late Super Bowl champion Reggie White on In the Trenches: The Autobiography; on Undefeated with father-son Super Bowl/Rose Bowl champs Bob and Brian Griese; on A Model for a Better Future with supermodel Kim Alexis; and on The Longest Trek with Star Trek actress Grace Lee Whitney; in addition to writing numerous books with Pat Williams.