Most people suffer from harmful definitions of success, but many are unaware. We seek success in our career, family, relationships and spiritual lives. But success is elusive, fleeting and addictive. We reach a high only to want more with the next upgrade, promotion or achievement. White
“Is your definition of success harming you?”
Some definitions of success are harmful. Defining success according to our achievements, popularity, looks, possessions and other outward symbols leaves us feeling disappointed, restless, inadequate, afraid, empty and craving for more.
Even among the religious. According to McCrindle Research* Australian churchgoers remain enthralled by possessions. Well-meaning people are crippled by debt, exhausted from working long hours, irritated in relationships and unfulfilled in their pursuit of success.
* (2019 Consumed report)
Most people suffer from harmful definitions of success, but many are unaware. We seek success in our career, family, relationships and spiritual lives. But success is elusive, fleeting and addictive. We reach a high only to want more with the next upgrade, promotion or achievement.
Is your definition of success harming you?”
And some definitions of success are harmful. Defining success according to our achievements, popularity, looks, possessions and other outward symbols leaves us feeling disappointed, restless, inadequate, afraid, empty and craving for more.
Even among the religious. According to McCrindle Research* Australian churchgoers remain enthralled by possessions. Well-meaning people are crippled by debt, exhausted from working long hours, irritated in relationships and unfulfilled in their pursuit of success.
* (2019 Consumed report)
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For decades Dr Omar Djoeandy has been exploring what success means to different people. His work as a family doctor, church minister, CEO and entrepreneur has taken him from the slums of Nairobi to the comforts of Western prosperity. His passion to help others discover Jesus’ definition of success flows out of his personal journey towards discovering a secure identity in the midst of a world obsessed with outward symbols.
Ch. 1
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
Ch. 10
Ch. 11
Ch. 12
Worldly Definitions of Success are Harming Us
The Dark Side of Consumerism – Degradation and Dehumanisation
Our Blind Spots and Blind Guides
Transformed by the Real Jesus
The Wealthy Successful Fool
From a Rebel to a Child of God
Being God’s Children
Jesus Redefining Worldly Failure
Being Kingdom-Focused: Living with the End in Mind
Giving Generously is the Successful Life
Redefining Success in Community
The Heart of Redefining Success – Treasuring Jesus Most
Ch 1. Worldly Definitions of Success are Harming Us
Ch 2. The Dark Side of Consumerism – Degradation and Dehumanisation
Ch 3. Our Blind Spots and Blind Guides
Ch 4. Transformed by the Real Jesus
Ch 5. The Wealthy Successful Fool
Ch 6. From a Rebel to a Child of God
Ch 7. Being God’s Children
Ch 8. Jesus Redefining Worldly Failure
Ch 9. Being Kingdom-Focused: Living with the End in Mind
Ch 10. Giving Generously is the Successful Life
Ch 11. Redefining Success in Community
Ch 12. The Heart of Redefining Success – Treasuring Jesus Most
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