{"product_id":"no-more-mediocre-me-how-saying-no-to-the-status-quo-will-propel-you-from-ordinary-to-extraordinary-9781614484400","title":"(No More) Mediocre Me: How Saying No to the","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver notice when you “go the extra mile” you don’t have much company?  Want to know why?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Most people accept a \u003ci\u003eMediocre Me\u003c\/i\u003e mindset that convinces them good enough is good enough—no need to go that extra mile.  However, truly effective people think and act differently.  They choose to always be and do more—recognizing the true measure of a life well lived isn’t determined by titles, ranks, roles, or positions.  Rather, it’s what we choose to do with every day opportunities to have more impact, make more of a difference, and do our best work to stand out from the crowd. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  This book is for you if you’re interested in raising the bar and you…\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  • Can’t tolerate average, but aren’t sure how to break free from it\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  • Are resourceful, open-minded, and driven by what is possible\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  • Are done settling and ready to claim the life you’ve always wanted.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The exciting news is learning how to develop an extra mile mentality is easy.  After reading this book, you will be equipped to routinely transform ordinary encounters into extraordinary opportunities to create the positive change you want to see---one interaction at a time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  I’m looking forward to helping you discover how to get started. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"Powerful stuff!  General John Michel captivates and motivates each of us to act on the opportunities we have every day as citizen leaders to do something to build value into our surroundings. Through the inspirational stories of everyday people leading the positive change they want to see, the reader can't help but seek the answer to \"\"what's my story?\"\"  If you're busy, oversubscribed, and finding yourself stalled out in your own status quo, this book is a MUST read. With seemingly minimal maneuver room in my own daily life as a working mother with young children, \u003ci\u003eMediocre Me\u003c\/i\u003e is just the wake-up call I needed this season!  It has reoriented my thinking, reenergized my attitude and recalibrated my life by helping me realize how by focusing more on possibilities than limitations, I can help make tomorrow a little better than I found it today in my part of the world...one choice at a time.\"\"  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  - Dr. Jean Mahan, Associate Professor at the Eisenhower School, National Defense University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \"\"\u003ci\u003eMediocre Me\u003c\/i\u003e is a potentially life-changing book with enormous application to current and ongoing events in today's society. If you watch the news, then this is the book you need to read--Now--to help you plot a course towards being an active leader of real, lasting change. Insightful, funny, full of reference, and dedicated to a common-good cause, \u003ci\u003eMediocre Me\u003c\/i\u003e stood out to me thanks to the credibility of its author: John Michel.  Brigadier General Michel stands out as a mighty leader of our generation, and this book sheds light on his thoughts for our future.  Rather than dire predictions about the gloom that might be coming, Gen. Michel exudes optimism and highlights that we are all leaders--if only of ourselves--and that we have a strong hand to play in where our families, our communities and our societies are heading.  A \"\"take responsibility\"\" theme is refreshing, motivating...and timeless.  Best of all, it becomes a handbook that can be referenced quickly with a handy \"\"Notes, Warnings and Cautions\"\" section that is sure to morph into catch phrases splattered across the walls of high-performing organizations.  In short, this book is a motivator. Gen. Michel enjoyably shares his vision for a solution and gives us the simple instructions to make it happen.  Better than a good read, \u003ci\u003eMediocre Me \u003c\/i\u003eis a swift-kick in the pants to stand up, take responsibility and take action!\"\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  -Matthew T. \"\"MONTY\"\" Fritz, Lt Col, USAF\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  “I loved this book!  Page after page it informed, inspired, and perhaps most importantly empowered me to go out and make a real, tangible difference in my world.  No doubt reading this book will change your attitude—the real upside is it might just change the entire trajectory of your life.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  -Mark Tidwell, Executive Minister, Oak Hills Church\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrologue: The Legend of the Willing Burden Bearer\u003cbr\u003e  Introduction: Don’t Ignore Warnings    \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Part One: Redefining our Boundary Markers\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 1: The Mess We’re In\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 2: Sparks of Positive Change\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 3: Invisible in Plain Sight\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 4: Make Different, More Empowering Choices\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Part Two: The Choices: Transforming Good Intentions Into Deliberate Attitudes \u0026amp; Actions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The First Choice: Take Risks...Be Proactive\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 5: Be the First Penguin\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 6: Risk Going First\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Second Choice: Model the Change You Want to See...Be Responsible\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 7: Be the Difference You Want to See    \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 8: Reclaim Responsibility\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Third Choice: Love thy Neighbor...Be Compassionate\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 9: Practice Jen\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 10: Suffer With Affection\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Fourth Choice: Fight for What’s Right...Be Truthful\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 11: Be Willing to Give It All    \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 12: Live Your Truth\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Fifth Choice: Embrace Change...Be Hopeful\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 13: Facing Your Fear of Change\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 14: Make Hope a Habit\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Sixth Choice: Check Your Ego...Be Grateful\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 15: Beware the Ego Trap\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 16: Practice Thankfulness\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Final Choice: Make Your Character Count...Be Real\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 17: Character: Coin of the Realm\u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 18: Don’t Chunk!\u003cbr\u003e  Conclusion: Lead Your Life for a Higher Purpose\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Epilogue: Dream Big Dreams    \u003cbr\u003e  www.secondmilesolution.com\u003cbr\u003e  Notes, Cautions \u0026amp; Warnings Summary\u003cbr\u003e  Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e  About the Author\u003cbr\u003e  Endnotes","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359735054679,"sku":"9781614484400","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781614484400.jpg?v=1754125552","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/no-more-mediocre-me-how-saying-no-to-the-status-quo-will-propel-you-from-ordinary-to-extraordinary-9781614484400","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}