• The Carpenter

  • A Story about the Greatest Success Strategies of All
  • By: Jon Gordon
  • Narrated by: Jon Gordon
  • Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,374 ratings)

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By: Jon Gordon
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Best-selling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet, filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all.

Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business, with his wife Sarah, caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a Carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more than just a Carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people, and teams.

As the Carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear, and failure. Along the way he learns that there's no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel, and make an impact on people and the world.

Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all.

If you are ready to create your masterpiece, listen to The Carpenter and begin the building process today.

©2014 Jon Gordon (P)2014 Gildan Media LLC

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Excellent Book!

Lost your way? Not sure about your true purpose in life? Read or listen to The Carpenter! It’s so simple, yet so profound.

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The Carpenter shows The Way

A simple book with a simple message, outlining the ways that we can find our true path in life and help others along the way. A great read!

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Another Great Book

This book was exactly what I needed at this point in my journey. It touched me deeply and even brought tears to my eyes as I realized how much my life needs what this book teaches. I will begin implementing immediately.

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Great book to learn

Another good book from Jon Gordon where the main message is again to be successful by taking care of others first, more than yourself.

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Excellent

The carpenter just needs one word to describe it... Superb! The reader is monotone and takes some getting use to, but the story more than makes up for this. Highly recommended!

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Inspirational

This was a very inspiring story, I love listening and learning about giving and receiving. This was good work.

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Sucess

Who was your favorite character and why?

Michael. I could best identify with his humanness and struggles

Have you listened to any of Jon Gordon’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Carpenter?

To look at life through the lens of loving, caring, and serving.

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Through the simplicity of rerouting our thoughts and actions, we can achieve great things.

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Just what I needed

One of those books that had the perfect message to help me stay inspired as I build the life of my dreams. Thank you!

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Wow

One of the best reads and heartfelt stories, this book has incredible application in the real world.

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Amazing!

Quick read and life changing. I now have a sign in my office "Love Serve Care"

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