John L. Mason - An Enemy Called Average

An Enemy Called Average
2013 by John Mason

Published by Insight International, Inc.
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918-493-1718

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Scripture quotations marked KJV are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

Scripture quotations marked TLB are taken from The Living Bible 1971 owned by assignment by Illinois Regional Bank N.A. (as trustee). Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL 60189. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotation marked NLV is taken from the New Life Version (Gleason H. and Kathryn Ledyard; 1969).

Originally published in 1990 by Insight International, Inc.
40th printing
Over 600,000 in print

ISBN: 978-1-890900-87-8
E-book ISBN: 978-1-890900-91-5

Printed in the United States of America

Read what leaders are saying about
John Mason and his book:

John Mason wrote a very good book that I recommend you read: An Enemy Called Average. I learned from this book: Know your limits, then ignore them. The most unprofitable item ever manufactured is an excuse. Dont sit back and take what comes. Go after what you want (excerpt from her book, A Leader in the Making).

Joyce Meyer, Minister and Best-selling Author
Fenton, MO

The originality and practicality of John Masons words and wisdom are a proven commodity which makes every new book of his a celebrated event...Read and prosper!

Jack Hayford, Founding Pastor, Church on the Way
Van Nuys, CA

Your book, An Enemy Called Average, is a challenging and encouraging stimulus to believers to leave behind the mediocre Christian life and to launch out for Christ.

D. James Kennedy, PhD
Best-selling Author/Pastor
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale, FL

I think the Christian message, added to the good sense of your business message, makes a different and worthwhile contribution.

Art Linkletter, Author/Entertainer
Los Angeles, CA

I think its a strong book.

Jamie Buckingham, Best-selling Author/Pastor
Melbourne, FL

John, you have really hit the target with your excellent book An Enemy Called Average. Mediocrity continues to plague business, ministry, and personal performance. Your book, with its bite-sized nuggets, helps break this cycle and helps provide positive direction and insight to any organization or individual. Congratulations on a really outstanding book!

Van Crouch, Author/President
Van Crouch Communications
Chicago, IL

It is a simple but profound book. A practical book that people need to read and be doers of.

John L. Meares, Bishop
Evangel Temple
Washington, D.C.

Ive read it on my travels and have thoroughly enjoyed what youre saying. Ive ordered copies of your book and am sending a copy to each of our supporting ministers as a gift from me. Truly the Lord has given you the pen of a ready writer.

Dick Mills
Dick Mills Ministries
Orange, CA

I found it to be thought provoking, impressive, and inspirational. We are with you in your war against mediocrity.

Morris Cerullo, President
Morris Cerullo Ministries
San Diego, CA

Thanks for encouraging us all to be the best we can be for Christ.

Tony Campolo, Best-selling Author/Instructor
St. Davids, PA

I believe it will be helpful to many of Gods people.

B.J. Wilhite, President
National Prayer Embassy

Next to the Bible, An Enemy Called Average is my favorite book of all time! I keep it in my briefcase to refer to it. Ive read it at least 15 times and learn something new and motivating each time. John Mason outdid himself with this one! It is da bomb! If you read this book, take heed, and if it doesnt make a significant difference in your life...then something is wrong! Ive told anyone who would listen about it. Peace & happy reading...Rock on!

Eric J. Chambers
Publisher/Jazzspel Journal Magazine
Los Angeles, CA

An Enemy Called Average, an excellent title.

Charles Stanley, Pastor
The First Baptist Church
Atlanta, GA

I did find in your book several compilations I want to keep for future reference.

Donald K. Campbell, President
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX

Im so impressed that Im quoting it in ourtabloid.

Charles and Francis Hunter
Best-selling Authors/Ministers
Pinehurst, TX

Ive used it in some of my Wisdom for Achievers services. Please write another one.

Dr. Coy Barker, Senior Pastor
Faith Tabernacle
Oklahoma City, OK

I want to encourage you to keep producing books of this sort. They are greatly needed to motivate believers to a more effective and dynamic Christian lifestyle.

Robert Walker, Founder
Christian Life Missions
Lake Mary, FL

I am proud to dedicate this book to my beautiful wife, Linda, our four wonderful childrenMichelle, Greg, Mike, and Daveand my two sweet daughters-in-law, Brittany and Kelley.

To Linda, for your steadfastness and love.

To Michelle, for your smarts and ability to organize a mess like me.

To Greg, for your faith and patient perseverance.

To Mike, for your resourcefulness and fearless approach to life.

To Dave, for that contagious smile and how we love to watch sports together.

To Brittany and Kelley, for your love for my sons and your love for the Lord.

Your support, help, encouragement, sense of humor, and prayers sustain and bless me every day.

A very big thank you to these special friends who helped make this updated and expanded version available to people everywhere.

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