{"product_id":"the-carpenter-isbn-9780470888544","title":"The Carpenter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore than 200,000 copies sold!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet—filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are ready to create your masterpiece, read \u003ci\u003eThe Carpenter\u003c\/i\u003e and begin the building process today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eKen Blanchard\u003c\/i\u003e ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Collapse 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Rest 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Carpenter 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Stressed 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Busy 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Design Your Masterpiece 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Be a Craftsman 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 You Will Know 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Everybody Loves the Carpenter 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Believe 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Talk to Yourself instead of Listening to Yourself 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Sarah 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Chaos 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Greatest Success Strategy of All 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Love Is a Commitment 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 People \u0026gt; Furniture 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 The Second Greatest Success Strategy of All 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 The Sandwich 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Third Greatest Success Strategy of All 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Love, Serve, Care 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Value 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 The Heart of Success 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Failing 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Success Takes Time 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 The Gift of Failure 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Unfinished Work 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Courage 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 A Glimmer of Hope 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Be the Mission 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 All for One 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Progress 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Everything Is Spiritual 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Creating the Impossible 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Build 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Success Is Meant to Be Shared 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools for Success 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring the Greatest Success Principles to Your Team and Organization 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Books by \u003ci\u003eJon Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e 139\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJON GORDON\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous bestselling books and his inspirational talks have inspired audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by countless Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, sports teams, and nonprofits. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at JonGordon.com or on Twitter @JonGordon11.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Carpenter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet, filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are ready to create your masterpiece, read \u003ci\u003eThe Carpenter\u003c\/i\u003e and begin the building process today.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a delightful story about likable characters discovering powerful, simple truths. A memorable read for anyone.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Patrick Lencioni\u003c\/b\u003e, President, The Table Group; Bestselling Author \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Carpenter\u003c\/i\u003e is just another example of Jon Gordon as a master storyteller—unforgettable characters with inspiring messages—this thought provoking book places me in awe of Jon Gordon as an author, teacher, and leader.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—George Raveling,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of International Basketball, Nike \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I love everything Jon Gordon writes but this book takes his message and writing to another level. 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