Copyright Page
2017 by Onward Books, Inc.
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Endorsements
On several occasions, I have had the opportunity to interact with Convoy of Hope up close and personal. Each time, I have come away deeply moved, inspired, changed, and motivated to become more deeply involved in their work. I am so glad the authors have taken the time and effort to share with us lessons that remind us of the power of kindness and compassion. I hope this book helps inspire many, many people to reach out and serve others even more.
Dr. Henry Cloud , clinical psychologist, leadership expert, and author
The authors are living representations of true kindness. Their kindness is shown through the remarkable work of Convoy of Hope. Through Convoy they feed children, empower women, train farmers in developing nations, and help with disaster relief around the world. Simply put, they are changing the lives of people wherever they go.
Their greatest display of kindness, however, is shown in the way they treat every person they come in contact with in their day-to-day lives.
We wholeheartedly endorse Your Next 24 Hours : One Day of Kindness Can Change Everything .
Kevin Jonas Sr. , The Jonas Group
This book reveals the secrets to a more rewarding life. Kindness comes from the condition of the heart. When a person chooses to live a life of kindness, they receive so much more than they give. Once you start reading this book, you wont be able to put it down.
Anne Beiler , founder of Auntie Annes
Its easy to love the lovable, be kind to the kind, and reciprocate to those who have first done something nice for us. Ours is a world built around the bold and the beautiful, the pretty and the eloquent. But what about those who are seemingly unlovable, shy, unnoticed, less fortunate?
Such people are all around us, and we often take them for granted. But as Jesus modeled, perhaps we could lift up their spirits ifthrough kindnesswe simply noticed them.
Your Next 24 Hours encourages us to do just that! My wife, Kendi, and I encourage you to read this book and to use acts of kindness to uplift those around you.
Vance McDonald , tight end for the San Francisco 49ers
If I hadnt read this book, my next 24 hours would look exactly like my last 24 hours. But thanks to the authors and the stories gleaned from their combined century of service, my next 1,440 minutes are exploding with possibilities. The authors take the random out of acts of kindness to empower us toward an intentional kindness revolution.
Nicole Johnson , author, dramatist, and speaker
We cant think of anyone more qualified to share about kindness. The authors reflect what it means to live and breathe abundant kindness and compassion. Their lives inspire us and others to do the same.
Curt and Nancy Richardson , founders of Otterbox
We were raised to always be kind when given the opportunity. After reading Your Next 24 Hours , we were inspired to look for opportunities to show kindness daily.
Rick and Jan Britton , owners, Digital Monitoring Products
After traveling to Tanzania and seeing first hand the work Convoy is doing, it is evident they have changed millions of lives for the better. From Convoys soil scientists revolutionizing impoverished farmers crops to the Womens Empowerment program enabling women to live self-sufficient livesthe authors have devoted their lives to wisely spreading compassion around the world.
Mike Tompkins , YouTube celebrity
The authors have impacted millions around the world through the generosity and incredible work of Convoy of Hope. Now, in Your Next 24 Hours , you can jump into their story in depth, share their pain, struggles, and successes, and be inspired to make a difference wherever you live and lead. I believe wholeheartedly in the work of Convoy of Hope, and you should, and will, too after consuming the stories in this hope-filled book.
Brad Lomenick , former president of Catalyst and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership
Dedication
Dedicated to our children
may they see a kinder world.
Epigraph
I can look back and see that Ive spent much of my life in a cloud of things that have tended to push being kind to the periphery. Things like: Anxiety. Fear. Insecurity. Ambition. The mistaken belief that enough accomplishment will rid me of all that anxiety, fear, insecurity and ambition. The belief that if I can only accrue enoughenough accomplishment, money, famemy neuroses will disappear. Ive been in this fog certainly since, at least, my own graduation day. Over the years Ive felt: Kindness, surebut first let me finish this semester, this degree, this book; let me succeed at this job, and afford this house, and raise these kids, and then, finally, when all is accomplished, Ill get started on the kindness. Except it never all gets accomplished. Its a cycle that can go on... well, forever.
George Saunders, Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness
One thing in our favor: some of this becoming kinder happens naturally, with age. It might be a simple matter of attrition: as we get older, we come to see how useless it is to be selfishhow illogical, really.... Since, according to me, your life is going to be a gradual process of becoming kinder and more loving: Hurry up. Speed it along. Start right now.
Excerpts from Professor George Saunderss commencement address to the 2013 graduating class at Syracuse University
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Endorsements
Dedication
Epigraph
Foreword by Candace Payne
Introduction: What Difference Can a Day Make?
1. Ask the Right Question
2. Get Off Your Own Back
3. Be Their Miracle
4. When Less Is More
5. Its Not Expensive
6. Stop the Clock!
7. The Power of With
8. Take a Breath
9. Speak and Destroy?
10. Welcome to Reality TV
11. Remove the Handcuffs
12. Manage the Conflict
14. Dont Be a Spectator
15. Throw a Banquet