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A no-nonsense guide to the life you long for, even when it doesn't go according to plan, from the bestselling author of Own Your Everyday.
Jordan Lee Dooley knows firsthand how devastating it can be when you almost achieve a goal, almost reach a dream, or almost get to where you want to be, only to land just short of the finish line or watch it all fall apart at the last minute.
Disrupted, delayed, or even seemingly destroyed dreams have a way of making us rethink everything. But perhaps rethinking dreams is not always the worst thing. In those moments, you have a chance to pause and consider what matters most to you in a world that's constantly telling you what you should want or should do.
Believe it or not, it is possible to cultivate a life you really like--and one where you can succeed--in the tension of the middle, between where you started and where you hoped to be. Discover:
- practical steps to move forward when your plans don't go according to plan
- how to clarify which goals are right for you to pursue
- what to do when dreams seem to come true for everyone but you
- the unexpected gains that can arise from unwanted pain
- how to know when it's time to let go of a dream--and what to do with the space left behind
As hard as unexpected interruptions, uncertainty, and in-between seasons may be, they also offer a unique invitation to align your dreams and goals with what matters most. It's time for you to gain greater clarity about what you truly want, why you want it, and how to pursue it.
Biographical Note:
Jordan Lee Dooley is the national bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and the host of the top-rated podcast SHE. She is also the founder of the Own It Academy, a digital education company, and SoulScripts, a words company known for its phrase Your Brokenness Is Welcome Here. A big dreamer, ruthless planner, and ambitious go-getter, Jordan has learned firsthand how setbacks, broken plans, and disrupted dreams provide us an opportunity to clarify and live out what we truly value in a world of overwhelming options and demands. With this book, she's on a mission to teach women how to make the most of the middle and pursue meaningful goals that align with what matters most.
A no-nonsense guide to the life you long for, even when it doesn't go according to plan, from the bestselling author of Own Your Everyday.
Jordan Lee Dooley knows firsthand how devastating it can be when you almost achieve a goal, almost reach a dream, or almost get to where you want to be, only to land just short of the finish line or watch it all fall apart at the last minute.
Disrupted, delayed, or even seemingly destroyed dreams have a way of making us rethink everything. But perhaps rethinking dreams is not always the worst thing. In those moments, you have a chance to pause and consider what matters most to you in a world that's constantly telling you what you should want or should do.
Believe it or not, it is possible to cultivate a life you really like--and one where you can succeed--in the tension of the middle, between where you started and where you hoped to be. Discover:
- practical steps to move forward when your plans don't go according to plan
- how to clarify which goals are right for you to pursue
- what to do when dreams seem to come true for everyone but you
- the unexpected gains that can arise from unwanted pain
- how to know when it's time to let go of a dream--and what to do with the space left behind
As hard as unexpected interruptions, uncertainty, and in-between seasons may be, they also offer a unique invitation to align your dreams and goals with what matters most. It's time for you to gain greater clarity about what you truly want, why you want it, and how to pursue it.
Biographical Note:
Jordan Lee Dooley is the national bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and the host of the top-rated podcast SHE. She is also the founder of the Own It Academy, a digital education company, and SoulScripts, a words company known for its phrase Your Brokenness Is Welcome Here. A big dreamer, ruthless planner, and ambitious go-getter, Jordan has learned firsthand how setbacks, broken plans, and disrupted dreams provide us an opportunity to clarify and live out what we truly value in a world of overwhelming options and demands. With this book, she's on a mission to teach women how to make the most of the middle and pursue meaningful goals that align with what matters most.
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Genre: Self Improvement
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jordan Lee Dooley
Language: English
Street Date: April 5, 2022
TCIN: 85152059
UPC: 9780593444726
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-9780
Origin: Made in the USA
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brittcreme - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This book falls somewhere in between self-help and Christian life, without really doing either one very well. It was very repetitive and lacked depth. The heart of her message was drowned out in personal anecdotes that I found to be pretty self-centered. The quality of writing is not the best either; she includes many unnecessary details and does not evoke emotion. My biggest issue with the book is that this is a message that cannot come to fruition without the Lord, but she presents 98% of it as her voice alone based on her life experiences or advice she received from friends/family. She did not support it with the truth of Scripture; there were 4 verses quoted in the entire book, and not even until Chapter 10. She mentioned maybe 2 or 3 others in passing. The only real mentions of God prior to Chapter 10 are simply one-line quotations of her prayers or vague one-sentence references to what God is doing—along the lines of “I prayed and asked God why,” or “God has a plan to shape my calling.” Some chapters didn’t even mention God at all. It was all about me, me, me, and success/contentment are hardly even presented with a biblical worldview. Dooley asks the reader to consider “why do I want _____?” rather than “how do my goals and dreams contribute to my mission in the kingdom of God?” In my opinion, her message is meaningless without an eternal perspective, which she overall fails to offer beyond some trite sayings and superficial mentions. For example, when talking about faith and logic, her wisdom doesn’t come from the Bible nor does she provide affirmative statements about who God is; rather, she offers advice from her husband and even says, “I’m not going to give you a Bible verse.” A much better book about dealing with disappointment and unmet expectations is It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst—I’m actually surprised that Lysa wrote an endorsement for this book because of how completely not Christ-centered it is.
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Doggirl94 - 2 years ago
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When I tell y’all that this book came at the PERFECT time in my life! Literally has helped me view my “almost” through a whole different lens. It’s filled with so much goodness that I could highlight the whole book honestly! Shoutout to Jordan for not only sharing her story and personal experiences, but also sharing what she learned in a way that is practical and applicable for everyone who has ever experienced an “almost”!
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So so timely! Jordan’s vulnerability and guidance throughout this book challenges you but also encourages you through whatever your almost season is!
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