Touré Roberts - Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well

We all want it all. Which one of us has ever said we want only some of it? Not I. But saying it and achieving it are two very different things. As a senior business executive, single mom, bestie, daughter, sister, professor, entrepreneur, and author, I have more titles than I can count, and I want more accomplishments than my twenty-four-hour day tells me I can have, so that is why this book is key. I want to do it all well. Tour Roberts lays out vulnerable, honest, practical, and applicable advice on how to do it. You can take it or leave it. Im taking it. And I highly recommend that you take it too. Immediately.

Bozoma St. John, chief marketing officer, Netflix

With Balance, Tour Roberts takes us on an epic journey of self-discovery and brilliantly redefines our understanding of Balance. This is the ultimate guide on how to tap into the highest, most powerful version of yourself. Its a must-read for anyone ready to break free from the chaos of their life and into the clarity of their destiny.

DeVon Franklin, Hollywood producer; New York Times bestselling author

At one of the lowest points of my life, Pastor Tour, with his words and guidance, lifted me out of a dark place. I thought Id been buried, and it was hard to see beyond the darkness, but what I realized through his words is that Id been planted (not buried). It was my time to sow, and the time for reaping would come; surely enough, it did. Tour helped me find Balance and think positively; he encouraged me to question the narrative that I was feeding myself that was not serving me. Our biggest setback is often not what others say about us but the story we tell ourselves.

Anjula Acharia, CEO, A-Series Management and Investments

Tour Roberts is one of our most valued thought-provokers, and his book Balance couldnt have come at a better time. No matter where you are on your journey, youll grow from this book, becoming a greater you.

Common, Golden Globe, Oscar, and Grammy awardwinning rapper and actor; New York Times bestselling author

Most of us feel overwhelmed with too much to do and no idea what to do about it. Thankfully my friend Tour Roberts has written a very helpful, soul-settling, priority-clarifying, life-altering book called Balance. But before you read it, let me caution you. A truly balanced life may not be what you think it is. If you find yourself ready for a change, this book will help bring out your best.

Craig Groeschel, pastor, Life.Church; New York Times bestselling author

Right on time! Thankful for this new meditation on Balance from one of the preeminent spiritual teachers of our day. A focusing and engaging work with some of the most practical application youll find anywhere. Thanking God for the revelation and equilibrium found in Balance.

Leslie Odom Jr., Tony and Grammy awardwinning actor and singer

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Balance

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Names: Roberts, Tour, author.

Title: Balance : positioning yourself to do all things well / Tour Roberts.

Description: Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 2022. | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: Popular speaker and national bestselling author Tour Roberts presents a complete guide that informs, inspires, and teaches the critical discipline of learning to make the necessary spiritual, mental, relational, and even professional adjustments required to be the best version of yourselves in a world of constant change Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2022000591 (print) | LCCN 2022000592 (ebook) | ISBN 9780310359814 (hardcover) | ISBN 9780310359821 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Work-life balance. | Quality of life. | AwarenessReligious aspects.

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To my children, Ren, Teya, Isaiah,

Malachi, Makenzie, and Ella

As with every book I write, I thought of

you and the tools that will help you live the

most healthy, productive, rewarding, and

impactful life possible. My prayer is that

this book adds value each time you read it.

You are my forever inspiration. I love you!

L ong before his fingertips became obedient to the idea that had formed in his mind, I watched Tour Roberts labor over this book. Of course, I didnt realize it in the moment, but now I see it so clearly. The pivots and adjustments he made for himself and for our marriage, family, ministries, and businesses were a surrender to a deeper knowing that no one could fully see but him. The substance of those moments has transformed into the wisdom you hold in your hands.

I can remember the first time I witnessed him break the rhythm of our life so that we could address what the soul of our family needed. We were early into our blended family life. The children werent fussing, but you could sense the awkward tension of strangers trying to become family. I was a few months pregnant, and my hormones were forcing anyone within reach to strap in for an emotional roller-coaster ride.

Years ago, on Saturday night the house was teeming with tension. The walls were undoubtedly placing bets on who would explode in exasperation first. I was looking for clothing that would accommodate my changing body, while calculating what time Id need to leave with the children to make it on time for church the next morning. Tour ventured into the closet, took one look at me, and said, I dont think we should go to church tomorrow.