Every once in a while a cool little book comes along that has the potential of changing big things in the lives of those who read it. The "Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann is just such a book. It may be just what you need. Though it is technically a secular business book, I hesitate to label it as such because its implications touch on things sacred and certainly span past business. I have found its principles to be true in my life. More importantly, I have found them taught in Scripture. Giving is everything. 50-50 is a losing proposal and "thinking win-win" never works. Go for the other guy's win. Make it a 100% win for the person on the other side of the table and you will be everything the world calls successful and more. From a pastor's perspective, you will be living like Jesus. This is what He did. This is what He taught. Don't negotiate with life and people, keeping score the whole time. Abandon yourself to the true blessing of others and stop keeping score. If you get a chance to read this little parable/story and find it valuable, let me know.
Hi Pastor John,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing The Go-Giver through your blog. My name is Fiona Ashe and I am blessed to be very good friends with Bob and John, who wrote the book. They are truly incredible men. I am further privileged that they have chosen me to represent the values in their wonderful book on the big screen by directing a movie of it. We are excited about the opportunity to share the values in the book with a movie-going audience.
In your blog, you selected two of my favourite lessons from the book: (1) win-win is a losing proposition and (2) stop keeping score. Thanks for reminding me. I love hearing those values every day.
If you would like to keep up-to-date with the development of the movie, we have a Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/GoGiverMovie
Warmest wishes,
Fiona.
Dear Pastor John,
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note to say thank you very much for your kind review of John David Mann's and my book in your blog. It's an honor.
Best regards,
Bob
I look forward to this reading - when I see someone doing this I feel blessed when I can find a quiet moment to thank them. And they always come back with something like "It's what I do" with a broad smile and (most often!) a wink...great posting.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I read this book on a flight to Charlotte yesterday and it was like having a dialogue with someone who was already a friend. Authenticity and receptivity had a profound affect on me.
ReplyDeletePastor John,
ReplyDeleteThough I have not read “Go-Giver” the truths of the book the Lord has already set in place in my life. I am blessed to be able give to someone else who doesn’t have the resources to make it. When life takes something away from us we tend to sink into a sense of hopelessness and depression.
Investing into someone else’s future renews and restores hope not only in the receiver but also in the giver. What drives’ my passion is the scriptures that the Lord placed on my heart in Matthew 25; doing it unto Jesus.
In Christ,
Diane Zimmermann
Pastor John,
ReplyDeleteThough I have not read “Go-Giver” the truths of the book the Lord has already set in place in my life. I am blessed to be able give to someone else who doesn’t have the resources to make it. When life takes something away from us we tend to sink into a sense of hopelessness and depression. Investing into someone else’s future renews and restores hope not only in the receiver but also in the giver. What drives’ my passion is the scriptures that the Lord placed on my heart in Matthew 25; doing it unto Jesus.
In Christ,
Diane Zimmermann