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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Reeter, Jeff D., author. | Bearss, Kris, author.
Title: Do life differently : a strategic path toward extraordinary / Jeff D. Reeter, with Kris Bearss.
Description: First Edition. | New York : Worthy, 2020. | Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary: With this essential guide from a successful businessman, start living with intention and abundance by mapping out your B.E.S.T. life of Balance, Excellence, Service, and Truth. While there are numerous podcasts and TED talks that speak about leading others and developing leaders, there are far fewer on the importance of leading yourself. Jeff Reeter will show you how to develop a customized game plan to reach your individual goals and dreams. Do Life Differently is a different kind of book on how to live the best life you possibly can. When you lead yourself well, you create a legacy through which others inherit your character, wisdom, and values that help them on their wayProvided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020022709 | ISBN 9781546036920 (Hardcover) | ISBN 9781546036937 (eBook)
Subjects: LCSH: Self-actualization (Psychology) | Motivation (Psychology) | Personal coaching. | Success.
Classification: LCC BF637.S4 R4474 2020 | DDC 158dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020022709
ISBNs: 978-1-5460-3694-4 (paperback), 978-1-5460-3691-3 (ebook)
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Jeff Reeters book, DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY, is about purpose, discipline, determination, and the importance of always being your best for your God, family, career, and the generations that follow. I especially recommend the book to young professionals.
ARCHIE DUNHAM, chairman, president, and CEO, Conoco; chairman, ConocoPhillips; and chairman, Chesapeake Energy (retired)
My friend Jeff Reeter has written an extraordinary book. The life systems contained in DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY have been used by Jeff and others who have been impacted by his life and leadership to enhance the probability of broader success, greater adventure, and outcomes beyond the ordinary. I sincerely appreciate that Jeff measures extraordinary in a multidimensional way to include faith, family, fitness, community leadership, friendship, development, and so much more. This is a unique kind of book on how to live the best life you possibly can. It requires you to be proactive in leading yourselfby designand not to simply allow life to happen to youby default. This book will be well worth your read.
STEVE GREEN, president, Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and chairman of the board, Museum of the Bible
In this book, Jeff Reeter does an amazing job of sharing life experiences and turns them into priceless principles on how to purposefully live life differently. DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY is a must-read for every leader.
MAC McQUISTON, founder, CEO Forum
Jeff Reeter has been a leader all his life. As a member of our 1980 to 1984 Baylor football team, Jeff was a letterman but never a starter, demonstrating a keen sense of leadership and coachability as an athlete. He studied the game and knew what it was about inside and out. He was personable and executed his part of the game for the success of the team. I know that Jeff applied those same principles beyond football as a husband, father, businessman, and adventurer. When you read DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY you will discover how true prosperity and legacy begin when you live life by design and not default. This is a great book to help anyone learn how to live their best life.
GRANT TEAFF, former head football coach, Baylor University, and former executive director, American Football Coaches Association
I enjoyed reading and learning from DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY. As someone who has known Jeff for years, it is clear he is extraordinarily accomplished, and this book is a great how-to guide for anyone wanting to live their best life and dont we all?
DAVID WEEKLEY, chairman, David Weekley Homes
I know Jeff Reeter well as a past employee and very close friend. Hes not superman (because Superman had a kryptonite issue!). He IS one of the most super individuals on the planet because he is one of the very few national leaders who lives life in remarkable ways as a dad, a husband, a business leader, a developer of others, a church leader, and a man who humbles himself daily and intentionally with his Creator and Savior. One conversation with Jeff is often life changing. Imagine what a continual conversation can do as you meld your heart with his through your study of this remarkable book.
DR. JOE WHITE, president, Kanakuk Ministries
Jeff Reeters DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY artfully articulates Jeffs strategy for a leadership style that is purposeful, planned, disciplined, and driven by an unswerving commitment to excellence. Not only have I described the strategy, I have described the author. Jeff is one of the few people who live out what they profess. Woven throughout the pages of the book is the not-so-secret ingredient to Reeters blueprint for success: Jesus. Jeff follows a Leader who also calls us to do life differently. This is a refreshing read that mixes the practical with the sacred, and gives the reader a playbook for maximizing opportunities, both God-given and earned.
DR. EDWIN YOUNG, pastor, Second Baptist Church, Houston
In his inspirational guide on how to pursue a life of purpose and significance, Jeff Reeter speaks from his wildly successful experience in the financial services world, as well as his having boldly scaled our countrys highest mountain peaks. Jeff writes with an absorbing combination of passion and humility. DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY provides real-life examples of reaching the summit. This must-read book brilliantly describes how to find and achieve your dream.
KEN STARR, attorney and New York Times bestselling author
DO LIFE DIFFERENTLY is a powerful new look at leadership. Jeff Reeter shares his experience, wisdom, and integrity in a fascinating and quick read. There are lessons that will make all of us better in this book. I strongly recommend that people searching for their path forward read this book. It will inspire and challenge you.
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