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  • How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great
  • By: Joshua Medcalf
  • Narrated by: Joshua Medcalf
  • Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (108 ratings)

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By: Joshua Medcalf
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Publisher's Summary

Chop Wood Carry Water is the story of one boy's journey to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a samurai warrior. Guided by "Akira-sensei", John comes to realize the greatest adversity on his journey will be the challenge of defeating the man in the mirror.

This powerful story brings the train-to-be-clutch curriculum to life in a powerful and memorable way.

Some things you will learn....

  • No matter how it feels, you are always building your own house.
  • How and why you must surrender the outcome in order to be at your best.
  • Why you never want to have your identity wrapped up in what you do.
  • Why your strength lies in faithfulness to the little things.
  • How to develop a heart posture of gratitude.
  • How to use the biggest challenges as a training ground for greatness.
  • Why the process is more important than the goal.
  • Why comparison is the thief of all joy.
  • How to develop a growth mindset.
  • Why talent is more of a curse than a blessing.

©2015 Joshua Medcalf (P)2016 Joshua Medcalf

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One of my favourites!

This book is so helpful in every day life. I use the teachings of this book all the time. I love the way self help techniques are taught through story. Thank you!

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Loved it I have listened to this book 3 times already.

It’s very practical and applicable a story everyone who is in pursuit of mastery in their lives

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loved it!

Just brilliant! if you haven't read/listen to this then I highly encourage you to do so.

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Short and simple stories to inspire.

Loved this booked coming from a sport focus. I'm going to try do a book club for my volleyball girls next season.

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One of the best books ever

Epic book- well worth it - many knowledge bombs - many great lessons - I want you be a samurai now too :P

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Essential listening

Loved this book. Short and to the point.
Without a doubt one of my all time favorites.
So much so I've gifted it to at least twenty friends and clients already.

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sensational and great advice

completed this audible in 3 sittings
definitely one to listen and sharpen your mental tool with

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Profound and well worth the read

Loved the book, gives a great insight about loving the journey and not worrying about the destination

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An adequate take on an old tale

The lessons in this story are worth learning, so this is well worth the listen. My only criticism is that the story doesn't make quite as much sense as in the original in this present day setting.

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