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INSTINCT
T.D. Jakes has taken his trademark teaching from the pulpit and delivered it straight to readers in the pages of this inspiring book. Hes a spiritual leader, humanitarian and educator who has a special talent for bringing out the best in others. INSTINCT provides practical advice that will inspire many to embrace a new path on their way to leading extraordinary lives.
Debra L. Lee, Chairman & CEO, BET Networks
With todays pressure to conform, whether to protect ourselves or fit in, finding our individuality and purpose falls on our priority lists. But to stand out and succeed, we have to know who we are and where our strengths lie. Bishop T.D. Jakes newest book gives real world advice on how to look within yourself and pull out that inner voice, those instincts, and direct them to a facet of life that is best for you. Bishop Jakes has done it again.
Dr. Phil McGraw, Nationally syndicated television host and #1 New York Times bestselling author
Again Bishop T.D. Jakes releases potential within us that enables us to excel and succeed. In this book he shares the awesome strategies by which his spectacular accomplishments have come to past. Read and succeed!
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., Senior Pastor of West Angeles Church
We can always count on a word from God through Bishop Jakes that will not only inspire us but that will speak growth to our souls.
Tyler Perry
One of the nations most popular evangelistsand quite possibly the smartest.
USA Today
Bishop Jakes is a spiritual warrior who is a master of meeting mankind eye to eye. He is a global teacher whose insights and leadership serve the progressiveness of all people.
Steadman Graham, bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur
Bishop T.D. Jakes is an anointed leader whose leadership, integrity, passion, and devotion transforms.
Ron Kirk, former mayor of Dallas
Bishop T.D. Jakes was called to ministry. He was also born to a legacy of entrepreneurship. That he has followed his instincts in uniquely expressing his combination of calling and talent says everything you need to know about T.D. as both an inspirational faith leader and exceptional business leader. His example continues to influence and impact the Black Enterprise audience, and me personally. T.D. has ample reason to trust his instincts and we are equally and as confidently motivated to read his so-titled new book. If you are serious about fulfilling your own calling, this is a must-read.
Earl G. Graves Jr., President and CEO of Black Enterprise
Reposition Yourself
Maximize the Moment
64 Lessons for a Life Without Limits
Making Great Decisions
The T.D. Jakes Relationship Bible
The Great Investment
The Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment
On the Seventh Day
Not Easily Broken
So You Call Yourself a Man?
Woman, Thou Art Loosed!
He-Motions
Mama Made the Difference
Gods Leading Lady
Can You Stand to Be Blessed?
Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven
I would like to dedicate INSTINCT to the TDJ Enterprise staff and team who allowed me to learn to lead while leading them. To the Potters House familyyour hunger to know drove me to dig deeper in life. To my many friends who challenged me, inspired me, prayed for me, and encouraged me along the way. I always tried to make sure you knew who you were and your value to me.
To my loving wife, Serita, and my five gifted children, Jamar, Jermaine, Cora, Sarah, and Dexter. To my siblings, Ernest and Jacqueline. You are all my family, I love you dearly! Ive learned so much from you all about life and love and what matters most. Im sure I couldnt have survived without you giving me a reason to grow on! Thank you for giving me the gift of having you in my life!
O ur instincts are the treasure map for our souls satisfaction. Following our instincts can make the crucial distinction between what we are good atour vocation or skill setand what we are good forthe fulfillment of our purposeful potential. When youre truly engaged with your lifes calling, whether in the boutique, the banquet hall, or the boardroom, you rely on something that cannot be taught.
Im convinced that our instincts can provide the combination we need to align our unique variables with our callings and release the treasure within us. When harnessed, refined, and heeded, our instincts can provide the key to unlocking our most productive, most satisfying, most joyful lives.
We often recognize people who seem to thrive by instinct. Fashion designers who do what they do beyond the training they received, with a flair for the latest trends thats inherent and instinctive. Interior decorators and others in the graphic arts may wield this gift as well, but they are not the only ones. Athletes in the zone, or investors with a keen sense of timing, performers with the courage to audition for a role outside their fans expectations. They all know what it means to function by their own unique internal compass.