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Extraordinary
The world sold you a map to success, and you followed it—only to find that the world’s version of extraordinary is the trap of the ordinary. Your to-do list keeps growing, you haven’t been to the gym in weeks, and your spouse wants more time with you. You’re doing your best, but you’re exhausted and unfulfilled. How did you get here, and where are you going?
Michael Dauphinee understands that you don’t need a map with a final destination; you need your own direction. In Extraordinary, Michael provides a compass to help you discover and live out your God-given calling:
Identity—Do you coach yourself on what not to be? Learn to embrace who you are and play toward your natural strengths.
Permission—Do you need approval from others to share your ideas and pursue your aspirations? Stop limiting yourself and go ahead and do it.
Courage—Does your fear of failure keep you saying, “I wish I could…”? Close the gap between wishing and doing and turn your dreams into reality.
Generosity—Does your personal motivation wane when things get hard? Find a motivation that’s bigger than yourself and allow your life to intersect with others.
It’s not too late to live an extraordinary life. Unleash the power of your true north, dream again, and live in the direction of you.
Michael Dauphinee understands that you don’t need a map with a final destination; you need your own direction. In Extraordinary, Michael provides a compass to help you discover and live out your God-given calling:
Identity—Do you coach yourself on what not to be? Learn to embrace who you are and play toward your natural strengths.
Permission—Do you need approval from others to share your ideas and pursue your aspirations? Stop limiting yourself and go ahead and do it.
Courage—Does your fear of failure keep you saying, “I wish I could…”? Close the gap between wishing and doing and turn your dreams into reality.
Generosity—Does your personal motivation wane when things get hard? Find a motivation that’s bigger than yourself and allow your life to intersect with others.
It’s not too late to live an extraordinary life. Unleash the power of your true north, dream again, and live in the direction of you.
165 pages, Paperback
Published September 4, 2018
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July 6, 2018
Extraordinary by Michael Dauphinee is a good read and gets a solid 4.5 🌟 stars from me.
The book started out well and was littered with the personal stories of the author and his life. Dauphinee managed to convey his points without being patronizing or coming from a place of priveledge.
The book wasn't full of fluff and didn't drag. I especially enjoyed the part on generosity.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley.
The book started out well and was littered with the personal stories of the author and his life. Dauphinee managed to convey his points without being patronizing or coming from a place of priveledge.
The book wasn't full of fluff and didn't drag. I especially enjoyed the part on generosity.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley.
January 5, 2022
Has been a treat to interact with Michael since the summer of 2020. And reading his book was rewarding. A few anecdotes that are truly moving. And lots of perspective that articulated values, hopes and desires I have ... and up until now haven't had great words for.
July 2, 2018
"To live an extraordinary life is to live outside the normal course of events."
Michael Dauphinee provides guidelines for navigating an extraordinary life. This navigation process includes the following four points;
Where are we? (Identity)
Where are we going? (Permission)
How do we get there? (Courage)
How do we keep from getting lost? (Generosity)
The author begins by defining the terms and then explains how these concepts can be applied to your life. He shares experiences from his own life and also provides case studies from some of his client's experiences.
WOW! I can't remember the last time I used the highlight feature on my Kindle e-reader as frequently as I did while reading this book. The pages became a colorful rainbow of quotations, definitions and strategies that I want to go back and review. It is difficult to digest this information in just one reading. I plan to go back and reread each chapter and think about how I can apply the strategies and techniques to my life.
Mr. Dauphinee dedicates a portion of each chapter to defining the terms. This is an informative and enlightening addition that adds great value. I have read many self-help books and very few take time to define the terms before they give instructions for applying the concepts and strategies.
"The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right name."
The author is a Clifton Strengthsfinder coach but he has not made this this book into an advertisement for this service. He does encourage readers to take a strengths assessment (Clifton Strengths, MyersBriggs, DISC, Enneagram, etc.) to realize your talents and stop discarding your most valuable parts.
"Every day we make choices that will choose for us later."
When I read this quotation, I reflected on many of the decisions I had made in the past. The choices that are made today will mold our futures for years to come. Decisions move us toward or away from our identity. The author believes we tend to disconnect the choices of today from the impact of tomorrow. We live like slaves to the immediate.
Mr. Dauphinee expresses his personality with both humor and poignant stories. He is a Christian and enthusiastically shares his faith in Jesus Christ. However, I would not call this a "religious" book.
Excellent. Impactful. Motivating. Memorable. This book is all of this and more. Highly Recommended!
Michael Dauphinee provides guidelines for navigating an extraordinary life. This navigation process includes the following four points;
Where are we? (Identity)
Where are we going? (Permission)
How do we get there? (Courage)
How do we keep from getting lost? (Generosity)
The author begins by defining the terms and then explains how these concepts can be applied to your life. He shares experiences from his own life and also provides case studies from some of his client's experiences.
WOW! I can't remember the last time I used the highlight feature on my Kindle e-reader as frequently as I did while reading this book. The pages became a colorful rainbow of quotations, definitions and strategies that I want to go back and review. It is difficult to digest this information in just one reading. I plan to go back and reread each chapter and think about how I can apply the strategies and techniques to my life.
Mr. Dauphinee dedicates a portion of each chapter to defining the terms. This is an informative and enlightening addition that adds great value. I have read many self-help books and very few take time to define the terms before they give instructions for applying the concepts and strategies.
"The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right name."
The author is a Clifton Strengthsfinder coach but he has not made this this book into an advertisement for this service. He does encourage readers to take a strengths assessment (Clifton Strengths, MyersBriggs, DISC, Enneagram, etc.) to realize your talents and stop discarding your most valuable parts.
"Every day we make choices that will choose for us later."
When I read this quotation, I reflected on many of the decisions I had made in the past. The choices that are made today will mold our futures for years to come. Decisions move us toward or away from our identity. The author believes we tend to disconnect the choices of today from the impact of tomorrow. We live like slaves to the immediate.
Mr. Dauphinee expresses his personality with both humor and poignant stories. He is a Christian and enthusiastically shares his faith in Jesus Christ. However, I would not call this a "religious" book.
Excellent. Impactful. Motivating. Memorable. This book is all of this and more. Highly Recommended!
December 17, 2018
Extraordinary is a compact book crafted to unlock a better path to living an extraordinary life. It will give you courage, inspiration and a fresh perspective to help you live beyond the circumstances.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Broadstreet Publishing Group LLC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Broadstreet Publishing Group LLC in exchange for an honest review.
September 3, 2018
Extremely informative and enlightening
•Identity
•Talent
•Purpose
•Passion
•Compass
•Permission
•Vision
•Authority
•Courage
•Generosity
•To live an extraordinary life is to live outside the normal course of events. It’s about living beyond the circumstances . It’s an experience that transcends a trail or route.
I mean WOW!! Ain't that the truth :)
•People spend so much time seeking answers and resources to help them figure out where they’re going but ignore the fact that they don’t know where they are.
Listen GO read this book NOW!!
•Identity
•Talent
•Purpose
•Passion
•Compass
•Permission
•Vision
•Authority
•Courage
•Generosity
•To live an extraordinary life is to live outside the normal course of events. It’s about living beyond the circumstances . It’s an experience that transcends a trail or route.
I mean WOW!! Ain't that the truth :)
•People spend so much time seeking answers and resources to help them figure out where they’re going but ignore the fact that they don’t know where they are.
Listen GO read this book NOW!!
September 5, 2018
This book was enlightening, as it explains how people are typically worried about where they are going in life while forgetting what they want. The author explained the importance of knowing what YOU want and how to get past barriers standing in the way, such as needing approval from others.
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