Every Day a Friday

How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week

By: Joel Osteen

Narrated by: Joel Osteen

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

The title comes from research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Pastor Joel Osteen writes how we can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week.

Known as a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this message as a core theme of his ministry. Combining his personal experiences with scriptural insights and principles for true happiness, he shows listeners how every day can hold the same promise and opportunities for pure joy that they experience at five o'clock on Friday.

©2011 Joel Osteen (P)2011 Hachette Audio

Good Read

This is a good read....never to preachy. The context of the book is similar to his sermons.

excellent and practical advice

I loved it
I totally recommend others to give it a shot even if you are not a Christian. Your own perception on what truly matters in life will grow.

Excellent - Love Joel Osteen

I’m not very religious, but Joel’s words of hope, faith, life situation and issues we struggle with always resonates with me. Often examples that he offers hit home because I felt or experienced something the same if not very similar. I don’t care what people say about him. I know he has help me through dark times, and his voice has provided peace in my life and for that I’m grateful. This is an excellent book and I recommend it to all.

Life Changing

This book changed my entire perspective. Joel Osteen is so articulate and so positive. I strongly recommend this book to anyone looking to make a change in their life.

Life Changer

I finished listening to this audio book while driving to work everyday. I have to say it changed my life. I truly enjoyed the book and starting to apply what I learned everyday.
I am glad I decided to give this book a try. I know it has made positive impact to my life.
I recommend the book for everyone, especially those whom living their lives with criticism, negative emotions, and ungratefulness.
Three things that I tried to apply everyday while I am still alive.

1. Thanks someone today.
2. Forgive someone today
3. Encourage or compliment someone today

Not only is my spiritual healthiness has a tremendous boost, but also my physical health as well. My chess doesn't tighten up as often, since I feel less stress and feel good about my life. My shoulder stops aching since I don't hold a grudge and stays with a positive attitude every minute I am awake. My teenage kids are seeing changes in me, since I stop being critical with them anymore. They began to talk to me more and share more stuff of their lives which I wouldn't think they would before. The biggest change is my relationship toward my spouse. We are more in love and began to enjoy talking and laughing together. We value our time together so much, that we increased our texting to each other tremendously when we are apart. It all started with me to have a positive, thankful, and uncomplaining attitude everyday. I hope I have helped you to pick up this book/audio book. I can only imaging if everyone I face each day have the same attitude as me, how much better the world would be.

Great words of encouragement for anyone!

I like this book because it is filled with words of encouragement. I feel that Pastor Joel does a good job of reading his book to you. I suppose that one criticism could be that this book is too positive and does not take into account the real world. I disagree - Pastor Joel helps you adjust your mind so that you can get through those bad times and not let others 'bad attitudes' put a damper on your day. I am glad I got this one.

Great how-to apply Spiritual Help

Would you consider the audio edition of Every Day a Friday to be better than the print version?

no, just convenient to listen as i'm out and about.

What did you like best about this story?

Practical applications.

What does Joel Osteen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

his calm, placid demeanor, he's a humble man, despite his success.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

focus on the good

Any additional comments?

Although I've read his other books, and listened to his sermons, this book sort of wrapped up many ways to encourage myself, and stay Positive.

Very uplifting

If you could sum up Every Day a Friday in three words, what would they be?

Lots of good, goose bumps way of living. Yes God will give these things to us but there is more to it then I think he puts in his teachings. Jesus wants us to follow him and there will be things we have to endure that wont be happy joy joy all the time, especially if we are engaged in our thinking minds too much. We worry, and Brother Joel, says its possible but for so long I was caught up in depression and weights of this world that this book would not have helped me at all. I needed more. I got it by another book that helped me to rid myself of negative thinking patterns and now I am free, so this book is good if you dont have issues like I had. if you do I hope you seek out another type of book that will help you out of the depression and anxiety. God Bless you Joel and your ministries!

Absolutely Inspirational!

Where does Every Day a Friday rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the first book I have listened to. It has led me to view audiobooks in a completely different way. I was able to listen on the way to work, on my walks, on breaks, etc. It was great!

What did you like best about this story?

I suffer from anxiety and hodling on to negativity way too long. I am not a church going person but I am very spiritual. He actually made me see what my everyday life and true blessings surrounding me are. He made me see all my "rewards" in this life and to bring myself out of a very scary place and into the present moment. I will forever be grateful for this book. The best story in the book for me was the story of Shea at the baseball game and how it all came together with the simple jesture of faith and kindness. AMAZING!! I have experimented with his "smile theory". I cannot even begin to express how this has changed my life. Everyone I smile at can't help but to smile back. :)

What does Joel Osteen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice is naturally uplifing. You can hear his smile and his perspective of what he is writing and what is so important in his message.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The Shift of Light

Excellent

It was truly inspiring finished it one day. I'm hooked will definitely be buying more of Joel Osteen's books.