• Cure for the Common Life

  • By: Max Lucado
  • Narrated by: Ben Holland
  • Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (171 ratings)

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Cure for the Common Life

By: Max Lucado
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"Sweet spot." Golfers understand the term. So do tennis players. Ever swung a baseball bat or paddled a Ping-Pong ball? If so, you know the oh-so-nice feel of the sweet spot. Life in the sweet spot rolls like the downhill side of a downwind bike ride. But you don't have to swing a bat or a club to know this. What engineers give sports equipment, God gave you. A zone, a region, a life precinct in which you were made to dwell. He tailored the curves of your life to fit an empty space in his jigsaw puzzle. And life makes sweet sense when you find your spot.But if you're like 87 percent of workers, you haven't found it. You don't find meaning in your work--or you're one of the 80 percent who don't believe their talents are used. What can you do? You're suffering from the common life, and you desperately need a cure.

Best-selling author Max Lucado has found it. In Cure for the Common Life, he offers practical tools for exploring and identifying your own uniqueness, motivation to put your strengths to work, and the perfect prescription for finding and living in your sweet spot for the rest of your life.

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An inspiring look at how to find your purpose

This book could be a career guide for anyone stuck in finding their own purpose. It outlines how to look at your life in light of the gifts and passions God gave you, and encourages you to use those gifts and passions to serve God in all you do. I highly recommend this book for anyone feeling stuck or at a loss as to what to do with their life and career.

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A Must Read

Only a few books can help people change their life from frustrating rat-race to enjoying heaven on earth. THIS IS ONE OF THEM. Whether you believe in God or not: READ. You're in for a sweet awakening. blessings.

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Great instruction on honoring God with my life

This is an easy read that made it clear how add meaning to my life and honor God in the process. This is just what I need to find God's direction for my life as I transition in my career at 73.

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If you are a Lucado fan you will want this one

If you know Max Lucado from any of his other books you will want to add this one to your listening list. Through biblical truths and his ability to communicate those truth with his unique brand of storytelling you will learn how to go about finding your calling and Cure for the Common Life.

This one had stories about my home town, though not mentioned explicitly. When you talk about Boll Weevils and peanuts you are talking about Enterprise, Alabama. He also has a story about a student at Union University, where our oldest daughter graduated from. I suspect you might find some stories you can relate to also.

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something for everyone

I almost returned it during the first two chapters because it seemed like it was going to focus on career choices, something that I cannot change right now. I'm so glad I didn't. The rest of the book was just what I needed. it really breathed new life into my work and my heart. I am listening to it again now and hearing the first few chapters from a different perspective and enjoying them too. This has something for people in every stage of life. I think you'll enjoy it.

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wonderful inspirational funny

inspirational and funny! I was miserable in my job and finding it impossible to get out. there were good moments but they were becoming more and more scarce. this book changed my perspective. my job become less stressful because my attitude changed. going to listen to this one again!

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Enlightened!

I enjoyed listening to this book. Everything was broken down to understandable statements that taught me how to recognize my "sweet spot" through my "story" and hence find my purpose. It's now time to reflect on the knowledge that I have acquired. I highly recommend this book!

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Outstanding book

I loved the book how it inspires a different way to think about what I do are more positive path

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God's plan + My purpose = Bliss🕯💡

The first book I have ever reviewed, want to know why? You will, read it!

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Max another great book with life application

Max another great book with life application and been great narration. everyone could relate to it and apply it.

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