Master of One
Master of One
Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"We are rightly inspired and grateful for all Jesus Christ did in his essential mission in life. But it is also breathtaking to consider what he
didn't do. As the ultimate Essentialist, he modeled the disciplined pursuit of less. This is beautifully illustrated in Jordan Raynor's
Master of One."
--Greg McKeown, New York Times best-selling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
"I tell people all the time 'You can't do it all, ' but then I catch myself trying to complete just a few more things as my to-do list mushrooms every morning. I'm thankful that Jordan Raynor has set out such a clear alternative that teaches you how to choose what you want most in your career and how to ignore everything else."
--Jon Acuff, New York Times best-selling author of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done
"The Lord wants us to be excellent in what we do. He's placed us in our careers, and we have a responsibility to be the very best we can be in whatever field we decide to take up. We should run to win. Jordan's book will show you how."
--Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and New York Times best-selling author
"The topic of this book speaks to my heart and will serve well everyone who reads it."
--Horst Schulze, cofounder of Ritz-Carlton and author of Excellence Wins
"When I started my nonprofit, there were a million ideas swirling around, and a wise humanitarian encouraged me to deeply focus on one thing. That one thing was water, and that encouragement began a movement that's helped ten million people across the globe get clean water. Jordan Raynor gives the same advice in this book, showing you precisely how to find and focus on your one thing."
--Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water and the New York Times best-selling author of Thirst
"In
Master of One, Jordan Raynor uses real-life examples to point the way to a satisfied life, one of purpose, meaning, and happiness."
--Sherron Watkins, Enron whistle-blower and Time magazine's 2002 Person of the Year
"Christians ought to have the highest standards for excellence in our work. That's the heart of this book, and I am so grateful Jordan has written it."
--Bobby Bowden, second-winningest coach in Division I college football history
"Jordan Raynor writes with a clear and powerful conviction--the path to exceptional work is not about more work but better work. Excellence is waiting for us if we will just dig in."
--Carey Nieuwhof, founding pastor of Connexus Church
"My stepfather, C. S. Lewis, used to say, 'We do not need more people writing Christian books. What we need is more Christians writing good books.' This is true for any Christian in any line of work. I am thrilled that Jordan Raynor has taken the time to explore this idea more fully in
Master of One."
--Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis and executive producer of Disney's and Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia films
"Both social science and God's Word refute the conventional wisdom that simply following your passions will lead to the ultimate satisfaction of vocation. In
Master of One, Jordan Raynor articulately argues that we find true vocational happiness when we focus first on bringing joy to God and others by doing our work masterfully well."
--Missy Wallace, executive director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work
"Work is an opportunity to serve the world. But if we are to serve well, we ought to have the highest standards of excellence in our work. This book will help you find and focus on the work you can do most masterfully well."
--Jeff Goins, best-selling author of The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve
"Jordan Raynor does an awesome job communicating how the gospel impacts our work--especially the work of the entrepreneur and culture maker."
--Henry Kaestner, cofounder of Bandwidth and founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur
"Jordan Raynor is definitely speaking to me when thinking about the master multitasker. I already have joy for living life for an audience of one, but I can't wait to learn the principles to find focus and precision within my life."
--Tamika Catchings, four-time Olympic gold medalist, ten-time WNBA All-Star, and former WNBA MVP
"Serve the world by picking a lane and getting masterfully good at your craft. This book will show you how."
--Chris Graebe, host of The StartupCamp Podcast
"I loved
Master of One! Jordan's writing frees you from the paralysis of indecisiveness and provides a simple framework for choosing the work you will do most masterfully well for the glory of God."
--Stefan Kunz, letterer, designer, and illustrator
"Jordan Raynor offers a practical guide to finding and focusing on the work you can do most exceptionally well--not for your own sake but to bring benefit to the world. We need this message right now. And the great news is that this book exhibits what it teaches: it is a book on mastery that is masterfully written."
--Matt Perman, director of career development at the King's College, NYC, and author of What's Best Next
About the Author
Called to Create, leads a growing community of Christians seeking to more deeply connect their faith with their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the executive chairman of the tech startup Threshold 360, where he previously served as CEO after launching a string of successful ventures. He has twice been selected as a Google fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Raynor lives in Tampa with his wife and two young daughters.
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Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"We are rightly inspired and grateful for all Jesus Christ did in his essential mission in life. But it is also breathtaking to consider what he
didn't do. As the ultimate Essentialist, he modeled the disciplined pursuit of less. This is beautifully illustrated in Jordan Raynor's
Master of One."
--Greg McKeown, New York Times best-selling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
"I tell people all the time 'You can't do it all, ' but then I catch myself trying to complete just a few more things as my to-do list mushrooms every morning. I'm thankful that Jordan Raynor has set out such a clear alternative that teaches you how to choose what you want most in your career and how to ignore everything else."
--Jon Acuff, New York Times best-selling author of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done
"The Lord wants us to be excellent in what we do. He's placed us in our careers, and we have a responsibility to be the very best we can be in whatever field we decide to take up. We should run to win. Jordan's book will show you how."
--Tony Dungy, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and New York Times best-selling author
"The topic of this book speaks to my heart and will serve well everyone who reads it."
--Horst Schulze, cofounder of Ritz-Carlton and author of Excellence Wins
"When I started my nonprofit, there were a million ideas swirling around, and a wise humanitarian encouraged me to deeply focus on one thing. That one thing was water, and that encouragement began a movement that's helped ten million people across the globe get clean water. Jordan Raynor gives the same advice in this book, showing you precisely how to find and focus on your one thing."
--Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water and the New York Times best-selling author of Thirst
"In
Master of One, Jordan Raynor uses real-life examples to point the way to a satisfied life, one of purpose, meaning, and happiness."
--Sherron Watkins, Enron whistle-blower and Time magazine's 2002 Person of the Year
"Christians ought to have the highest standards for excellence in our work. That's the heart of this book, and I am so grateful Jordan has written it."
--Bobby Bowden, second-winningest coach in Division I college football history
"Jordan Raynor writes with a clear and powerful conviction--the path to exceptional work is not about more work but better work. Excellence is waiting for us if we will just dig in."
--Carey Nieuwhof, founding pastor of Connexus Church
"My stepfather, C. S. Lewis, used to say, 'We do not need more people writing Christian books. What we need is more Christians writing good books.' This is true for any Christian in any line of work. I am thrilled that Jordan Raynor has taken the time to explore this idea more fully in
Master of One."
--Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis and executive producer of Disney's and Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia films
"Both social science and God's Word refute the conventional wisdom that simply following your passions will lead to the ultimate satisfaction of vocation. In
Master of One, Jordan Raynor articulately argues that we find true vocational happiness when we focus first on bringing joy to God and others by doing our work masterfully well."
--Missy Wallace, executive director of the Nashville Institute for Faith and Work
"Work is an opportunity to serve the world. But if we are to serve well, we ought to have the highest standards of excellence in our work. This book will help you find and focus on the work you can do most masterfully well."
--Jeff Goins, best-selling author of The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve
"Jordan Raynor does an awesome job communicating how the gospel impacts our work--especially the work of the entrepreneur and culture maker."
--Henry Kaestner, cofounder of Bandwidth and founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur
"Jordan Raynor is definitely speaking to me when thinking about the master multitasker. I already have joy for living life for an audience of one, but I can't wait to learn the principles to find focus and precision within my life."
--Tamika Catchings, four-time Olympic gold medalist, ten-time WNBA All-Star, and former WNBA MVP
"Serve the world by picking a lane and getting masterfully good at your craft. This book will show you how."
--Chris Graebe, host of The StartupCamp Podcast
"I loved
Master of One! Jordan's writing frees you from the paralysis of indecisiveness and provides a simple framework for choosing the work you will do most masterfully well for the glory of God."
--Stefan Kunz, letterer, designer, and illustrator
"Jordan Raynor offers a practical guide to finding and focusing on the work you can do most exceptionally well--not for your own sake but to bring benefit to the world. We need this message right now. And the great news is that this book exhibits what it teaches: it is a book on mastery that is masterfully written."
--Matt Perman, director of career development at the King's College, NYC, and author of What's Best Next
About the Author
Called to Create, leads a growing community of Christians seeking to more deeply connect their faith with their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the executive chairman of the tech startup Threshold 360, where he previously served as CEO after launching a string of successful ventures. He has twice been selected as a Google fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Raynor lives in Tampa with his wife and two young daughters.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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