In, but not of : a guide to Christian ambition and the desire to influence the world / [print]
Hugh Hewitt.
- [Study guide edition..
- Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, (c)2012.
- xiv, 268 pages ; 21 cm
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.