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In, but not of : a guide to Christian ambition and the desire to influence the world / Hugh Hewitt. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, (c)2012.Edition: [Study guide edDescription: xiv, 268 pages ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781595554826
  • 1595554823
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV4598.3.I538 2012
  • BV4598.3.H611.I538 2012
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Contents:
1. You Have No Idea Where You Are Going, or When the Trip Will Begin 2. The Spectrum of Christian Ambition 3. The Pressure of These Times.
4. Study the Myth of Er 5. Assemble the Right Credentials 6. Learn How You Got Here 7. Recognize That the Choices and Habits of Your School Years Will Becomes Those of Your Life 8. Master at Least One Area of Passing Interest to Powerful People 9. Tattoos: Don't 10. A Message About Visa/MasterCard: Don't.
11. Either a Player or a Pastor Be--But You Can't Be Both 12. Move to One of the Three Major Cities 13. The Jobs You Will Have 14. The Networks You Choose 15. Choosing the People You Will Work For 16. Unless You Own the Company, You Can Be Replaced 17. Know What You Don't Know 18. Make Frequent Deposits in the Favor Bank 19. Success Is Not Zero-Sum, So Promote the Success of Others 20. Disclose the Weak Points in Your Argument and Deal With Them 21. Always Be Prepared to Admit Error, and Most of the Time, Keep That Admission to Yourself 22. Know Whom You Owe 23. Fill the Gratitude Gap 24. Never Display Ingratitude, Even When It Is Deserved 25. Stating Your Opinion of Others 26. Repetition is the Precondition of Success 27. Know Everyone Between Your Door and Your Desk 28. Coasting Will Kill You 29. Always Keep in Mind That Your Work Is Far from the Most Important Work in the World 30. To Repeat: Power Fades.
31. Choose a Church, and Join It--Genuinely 32. Start and Maintain a Web Log (Blog) ; 33. Find Intersting People 34. Avoid Thrill Seeking: Genuine Accomplishments Last; Adrenaline Doesn't 35. Managing Your Flaws 36. Be Slow to Show Your Knowledge 37. Ask at Least a Half-Dozen Questions in Every Conversation 38. The Essence of Good Taste Is Never to Be Offended by Bad Taste 39. Practice Flattery and Encouragement 40. Your Shape Will Shape Your Success 41. Some More Thoughts on Money 42. There Is No Advantage in Trash Talk 43. Conflict Is Part of the Christian Life 44. Christians Anger Only Rarely and Only Righteously 45. Mark and Continually Review the Limits You Will Not Trespass 46. Keep Only the Important Stuff: Clutter Is an Anchor on Ambition 47. To Repeat: Be Slow to Be Offended.
48. The Obligations of a Believer.
Abstract: Influence is not accidental. It is earned. In, But Not Of charts the course to acquiring influence over the life of a career while remaining committed to the commands and example of Christ. Broadcast journalist and law professor Hugh Hewitt not only challenges us to become more engaged in steering the course of history through politics, law, finance, and entertainment, but he also maps out simple, effective strategies that will enable us to bring our visions of influence to pass. Along with Hugh's simple and helpful advice, the study guide in the back focuses on key selections and questions to help the reader, whether in group or individual sessions, internalize these valuable principles and make a different in the world. Divided into Think About It, Find Out More, and Take Action, the guide concludes with a Summary of Your Decisions to serve as a quick reference for years to come.
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Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status) G. Allen Fleece Library Circulating Collection - First Floor Non-fiction BV4598.3 .H495 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923001748421

Part I: The Crisis and the Call

Part II: Before the Career Begins

Part III: There is No 9 to 5--Your Life from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Part IV: Your Life From 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.

Part V: At the End of Your Life

Includes study guide (pages 215-268).

1. You Have No Idea Where You Are Going, or When the Trip Will Begin 2. The Spectrum of Christian Ambition 3. The Pressure of These Times.

4. Study the Myth of Er 5. Assemble the Right Credentials 6. Learn How You Got Here 7. Recognize That the Choices and Habits of Your School Years Will Becomes Those of Your Life 8. Master at Least One Area of Passing Interest to Powerful People 9. Tattoos: Don't 10. A Message About Visa/MasterCard: Don't.

11. Either a Player or a Pastor Be--But You Can't Be Both 12. Move to One of the Three Major Cities 13. The Jobs You Will Have 14. The Networks You Choose 15. Choosing the People You Will Work For 16. Unless You Own the Company, You Can Be Replaced 17. Know What You Don't Know 18. Make Frequent Deposits in the Favor Bank 19. Success Is Not Zero-Sum, So Promote the Success of Others 20. Disclose the Weak Points in Your Argument and Deal With Them 21. Always Be Prepared to Admit Error, and Most of the Time, Keep That Admission to Yourself 22. Know Whom You Owe 23. Fill the Gratitude Gap 24. Never Display Ingratitude, Even When It Is Deserved 25. Stating Your Opinion of Others 26. Repetition is the Precondition of Success 27. Know Everyone Between Your Door and Your Desk 28. Coasting Will Kill You 29. Always Keep in Mind That Your Work Is Far from the Most Important Work in the World 30. To Repeat: Power Fades.

31. Choose a Church, and Join It--Genuinely 32. Start and Maintain a Web Log (Blog) ; 33. Find Intersting People 34. Avoid Thrill Seeking: Genuine Accomplishments Last; Adrenaline Doesn't 35. Managing Your Flaws 36. Be Slow to Show Your Knowledge 37. Ask at Least a Half-Dozen Questions in Every Conversation 38. The Essence of Good Taste Is Never to Be Offended by Bad Taste 39. Practice Flattery and Encouragement 40. Your Shape Will Shape Your Success 41. Some More Thoughts on Money 42. There Is No Advantage in Trash Talk 43. Conflict Is Part of the Christian Life 44. Christians Anger Only Rarely and Only Righteously 45. Mark and Continually Review the Limits You Will Not Trespass 46. Keep Only the Important Stuff: Clutter Is an Anchor on Ambition 47. To Repeat: Be Slow to Be Offended.

48. The Obligations of a Believer.

Influence is not accidental. It is earned. In, But Not Of charts the course to acquiring influence over the life of a career while remaining committed to the commands and example of Christ. Broadcast journalist and law professor Hugh Hewitt not only challenges us to become more engaged in steering the course of history through politics, law, finance, and entertainment, but he also maps out simple, effective strategies that will enable us to bring our visions of influence to pass. Along with Hugh's simple and helpful advice, the study guide in the back focuses on key selections and questions to help the reader, whether in group or individual sessions, internalize these valuable principles and make a different in the world. Divided into Think About It, Find Out More, and Take Action, the guide concludes with a Summary of Your Decisions to serve as a quick reference for years to come.

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