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Chop Wood Carry Water

How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great

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Chop Wood Carry Water

By: Joshua Medcalf
Narrated by: Joshua Medcalf
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Chop Wood Carry Water is the story of one boy's journey to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a samurai warrior. Guided by "Akira-sensei", John comes to realize the greatest adversity on his journey will be the challenge of defeating the man in the mirror.

This powerful story brings the train-to-be-clutch curriculum to life in a powerful and memorable way.

Some things you will learn....

  • No matter how it feels, you are always building your own house.
  • How and why you must surrender the outcome in order to be at your best.
  • Why you never want to have your identity wrapped up in what you do.
  • Why your strength lies in faithfulness to the little things.
  • How to develop a heart posture of gratitude.
  • How to use the biggest challenges as a training ground for greatness.
  • Why the process is more important than the goal.
  • Why comparison is the thief of all joy.
  • How to develop a growth mindset.
  • Why talent is more of a curse than a blessing.

©2015 Joshua Medcalf (P)2016 Joshua Medcalf Personal Development Personal Success Inspiring
Engaging Parables • Meaningful Life Lessons • Pleasant Voice • Practical Wisdom • Inspirational Storytelling

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A simple story filled with a lifetime of wise words and valuable lessons. Perfect for teens and adults alike.

A Lifetime of Wisdom

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I would recommend this book to any athlete, person recovering from injury, someone struggling to get by financially, any parent, or person looking to find themself. If you think you do not fit into one of these categories, I bet this book would still surprise you. Such an easy book to listen to and I am so glad my teammate recommended it to me. As a college athlete who is in recovery from injury, this book has helped with my drive to be great and understand how it will not happen overnight.

Amazing Book

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I didn’t have any dislikes for this book. I think it will encourage and inspire many.

Stories and metaphors

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An uplifting collection of stories illustrate how the journey itself can be as rewarding as reaching the destination.
A perfect read to start 2021!!

Packed with Valuable Life Lessons - Great Read!

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I really enjoyed all the parables & lessons. These principle are relative to daily life.

Great book!

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