Imitation is Limitation: Being the Unique Person God Meant You to Be

by John Mason

Resist Imitation and Live the Unlimited Life God Has for You! In his signature style, John Mason inspires you to have the courage to live as God created you to live. Easy-to-read-and-remember nuggets of truth fill every page, encouraging, challenging, and motivating you to a more fulfilling life, Dare to be who you are
Learn to be comfortable with big dreams
Failure is waiting on the path of least persistence
Success comes from daring to take small steps
Find a way to, not a way not to Your life makes a difference. There are no unimportant people. On Judgment Day, God won t ask me why I wasn t Joshua, or Moses, or Billy Graham, but why I wasn t John Mason.

Genres: Self Help

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

John Mason is a national best-selling author, noted speaker, and executive author coach. He is the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group.

He has authored twenty-five books including "An Enemy Called Average," "You’re Born an Original Don’t Die a Copy," and "Know Your Limits—Then Ignore Them" which have sold nearly two million copies and are translated into thirty-eight languages throughout
the world. These books are widely known as a source of sound wisdom, genuine motivation, and practical principles. His writings have been published in Reader’s Digest along with numerous other national publications. And seven of his books have reached the #1 spot on Amazon best-seller lists.

Known for his quick wit, powerful thoughts, and insightful ideas, he is a popular speaker across the U.S. and around the world.

Reviews

[B-right · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book way back in high school but the title keeps ringing in my spirit. I am the very unique person God meant me to be.
This is a great book.

[GODSTIME · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first time I read this book,it Motivate me and makes me love the Author.since then I've continue reading John mason Books..

[Ian · Rating 2 out of 5]

As I read through the book I found myself getting inspired. Sometimes I would stop and ask myself a question or two. The book is an amalgamation of various thoughts aimed at helping people mature into the people they are meant to be. The content is broken up into small parts which help in self-appropriation. The author seems to have a lot to share but a critical look will reveal that he isn’t sharing much of his own stuff at all. In fact, one of the questions that was repeatedly coming to me was ‘What part of this chapter has the author actually written?’. Each chapter is a mash-up of thoughts and sayings of some personality or another and much of it goes un-acknowledged. In hindsight, I realize that what inspired me was not the apparent wisdom of the book as much as individual quotes or anecdotes. The author has shown himself to be an extensive eclectic. He is well-read no doubt, but has little or nothing of his own to offer. This put me off and thereafter I read the book only for the inspiring quotes and stories. The most commendable thing the author has done is to give punchlines for headings and compiling the matter into readable sections.

The author is evidently Christian and makes references to God and the Bible. His views, whenever mentioned, have a Christian touch. The author is so forceful on the need for change and of doing things differently that the virtue of prudence is neglected altogether. I imagined myself doing some of the things recommended by the author; things that would turn my life around for the better and I felt that it would alienate me from my family, friends and even to a certain extent, society. I understand that being different paves the way for such an outcome but I wonder how many would be willing to walk that path. One can be who one is meant to be without going out on a limb to assert oneself and one’s ideals.

I feel that references could have been provided for borrowed material. This would enable the reader to also read and get inspired by authors whom the author has been inspired by and has quoted. The only books that have a reference are those which have been published by the same publisher of this book. The latter part of the book has a few errors with spelling and grammar.

The book contains good stuff and has the potential to inspire. The author has a gift for charismatic communication. I wish that all those who read this book will be inspired to live lives that are in keeping with God’s plan for them and hope that they will do so prudently. Change is important; change is necessary but change is also consequential. Weigh the odds before you jump in. Have a wonderful experience. Your life is your to make or break.

[Philein Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each chapter is packed with well-thought lines that makes one stop and self-evaluate. A very good book to read when traveling as the chapters are short. The inspiring quotes just kept on coming and and if you let them be, they will change the way you look at life.

[Nero Oburoh · Rating 4 out of 5]

epitome of realist

[Edmond M.]

Imitation of others

[Oscar Maquito · Rating 5 out of 5]

*5/5

[Albert Vargas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uno de mis primeros libros en leer y uno de los mejores!

[Abdullahi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book and helpful

[Mohamedi Omari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its good

[Ojelade Hussien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

[Slyvanus Theobalt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't stop reading this book

[Gerard · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a good daily motivational one similar to his other books.

[aemy zaiffar · Rating 5 out of 5]

the best!

[Ifeanyi Onuoha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful and rewarding.

[Asungushe B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me longer than I expected. But great read!

[Rahab Wambui · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice

[Edobor Praise]

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