Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits

by T.D. Jakes, Phillip C. McGraw (Foreword by)

The bestselling author of non-fiction and fiction books and film, leader of a congregation of 30,000 members and a business empire, Bishop T.D. Jakes continues to teach and demonstrate ways to lead a prosperous and balanced life based on faith. Reposition Yourself teaches spiritual principles of prosperity and success. Bishop T.D. Jakes explains from a Christian point of view how to re-evaluate and reconstruct your attitudes about giving, sharing, and reaping the rewards of life - financial and otherwise. He encourages readers to give themselves permission to succeed, give in a spirit of love, practice the discipline to observe the principle of divine portion, and so much more that will lead to prosperity and fulfilment. Grounded solidly in Biblical teachings, Reposition Yourself shows readers themselves - their character and their circumstances - a way to apply the lessons of scripture in everyday professional and personal life.

Genres: Christian, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Self Help, Religion, Personal Development, Inspirational

278 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Bishop T.D. Jakes is the author of the bestsellers God's Leading Lady; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; Maximize the Moment; The Great Investment; His Lady; Woman, Thou art Loosed (the film of which won the Best Film Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival) and He-Motions. His daily morning show The Potter's Touch and weekly broadcast The Potter's House air on Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television, as well as in Europe and South America. Bishop Jakes is the founder and pastor of The Potter's House, one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, where he leads an interracial congregation of more than 28,000 members. He lives in Dallas with his wife and five children.

Reviews

[Nadia · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, T.D. Jakes shares the tools to help you succeed and be prosperous. It reveals truths, practical solutions and insights that enable you to progress to your full potential and to achieve the life you have always dreamed about. Like with any knowledge received, the reader must apply what he or she has learned into their own life. There are things I learned from reading this book, and I would recommend this book to anyone who truly desires and are motivated to live life without limits.

[Douglas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would really give this book a 3.5 stars.

A good book overall, but I read so many books about self improvement that the overlap seems to phase me. He says a lot of the same messages.

The first 60 pages are pretty fast, then it slows down. The last 80 pages are more focused on how women can succeed, so I skimmed through those pages.

Its a great book for people that are very religious that don't read too much besides religious books. He uses a lot of scripture to begin talking about everyday life. Because of that, I think that the book makes a great segway for people that can start with religion or faith and then move to all the other areas of their life.

One important point that Minister Jakes said really stuck. In the book, he spoke about a situation where some parents were setting up a trust fund for their kids. Their kids were going to get EVERYTHING. House, cars, money, etc... but then during the conversation with the minister, a reminder was made to the parents that 'struggle' is what made the parents great and even though the kids were going to be taken care of financially, the struggle is really what made the parents great.

Its really starting to hit me how many of these books that I have been reading and the seminars that I have been attending have been focused on: continual learning and progression. In a way, I can't really elaborate on. Something about making a committment to lifelong learning and growing will bring daily fulfillment. I somehow connect that with Tony Robbin's saying "Its not about the goal, its about growing to become the person that can achieve that goal" My mind makes a connection between the two, but some parts I am still trying to figure out.

This is book 12 for me in 2008. It isn't even the end of March and I am halfway done with my book record on the year. I am a monster! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book came into my life when my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. This was the first time I had ever read a book by this man, and I highly recommend any book that is written by him because he tells it like it is, and he has the ability to make you see life in a brand new way. T.D. Jakes is the real deal.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was truly inspiring. Jakes does an execellent job of motivating people to reposition themself and achieve their goals. Although he does use scriptures as the basis for the points made in this book, he illustrates his points through the use of vivid imagery and practical examples without condemnation, being condescending, or coming across as "preachy". I would reccommend this book to anyone who is looking to improve their life. This book is full os so many useful and practical tips that even if every section doesn't fit your specific need you can still gain insight from Jakes practical and down to earth approach.

[Rhonda Alexander]

You can't go wrong with TD Jakes. He always has a good word to share and no matter where he is coming from, I can always find value in his message and relate it to my life. His "take no prisoners" form of delivery hits me right where I need it most – in the world of practicality. Not only do I look to his daily messages for inspiration, I'm positive that his impact on the world at large connects with our hearts, our minds and our souls in a way that very few can reach in a way that sets us in motion towards the change we really want to see in the world. I love all of his work, but this one is especially meaningful to me at this stage in my life.

[Zanada Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book to keep close by as a reminder that if you want different results about yourself, don't do the same old thing in the same old way! Expect change when you yourself institute change, starting with yourself! Thank you, TD Jakes! This book is like a new and improved version of Paul Tillich's The Courage to Be.

[Delaine]

This looks good. Inspirational!

[Concetta Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed my life! It really made me evaluate where I was and where I was going for the rest of my life. Powerful!

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! It caused me to re-evaluate my life and make some necessary changes!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me love Bishop Jakes. I read this book at a point of change in my life and it spoke to me. The "characters" that the bishop put in the book made me rethink a lot of what I was doing in my life. This is a must read for those that need to look inside for change.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this work very much and with all books that I read, this is one that I will revisit often.

[Kiersten]

Awesome awesome awesome. Great book to give you perspective on goal-setting and living your life.

[J.Elliot Howaed · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book taught me about repositioning myself. I read this book before I started the process of writing my own book. It is a really good read.

[Ifeanyi Onuoha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great work by papa Jakes.

[N. Crosby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome experience. Made me think about my past, present and how I can get to my desired future.

[Deone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book walked me through an unfamiliar course in my life. I was desperately needing to understand a lot more clearly than I had been exposed, where I was headed and what I needed to do to prepare myself for my arrival. A blessing, came by way of a job opportunity, which I was never trained or groomed to receive. Had it not been for parts of the message in this book, I undoubtedly would have done something (as I've done many times before in the past) to sabotage myself, in effect, losing out on what continues to be an life-altering experience for me. Jakes is an exceptional writer, one of the true word artist of our era. In this book, he paints with precision, detail, and simplicity a map to get out of our own way to receive the rich blessings of the Omnipotent. It allows any reader to grasp what may be for some, a formidable obstruction, and makes it into a more navigable one. With Jakes being the pastor of one of the largest churches in the country, readers should expect the book to have a religious tone. Not much of a fan myself of today's church, I still found this book to be refreshingly rewarding. Modern day writers like Jakes continually serve as examples for me, as to the type of writer that I wish to one day be, some day in the very near (and close) future. If there is anyone, who like me, enjoy reading words of wisdom that not only feed your soul, but gives you something that the experiences shared by others could possibly offer. This is such a book. It's the kind that encourages you to employ self-growth and redevelopment practices to your life and gives you hope of achieving everything good, you might have only dreamt of accomplishing before.

[JL Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writings of T.D. Jakes truly inspire me! I’ve read a couple of his other books in the past. When someone told me about this one and its title, something sparked in me that gave me an inkling I really needed to read this book. Now that I’ve read it, I am so extremely grateful and blessed having done it! T.D. Jakes has such a wonderful spirit about him! I love how he helps people truly understand the biblical scriptures he quotes by explaining them in nice, simplistic ways. He gives many wonderful tips to people to help them truly find what they are searching for in their life goals.......whether it’s with work, family, friendships, life-long dreams, etc. I highly recommend this book be read by anyone who truly wants to learn how to “reposition” themselves!!

[Afa · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a shrill wake-up call to take charge of every single moment. Not only does it confront areas where subtle passivity or even poor choices may have stifled the reader's creativity, but it also instructs how to manage change and maximize life now.

Using wisdom collected from his more than thirty years of counseling and working with everyday and high-profile people, Jakes covers financial, relational, and spiritual creativity and shows how adapting to transitional moments in your life is the path to an enriched existence filled with contentment at every stage.

[HELEN L PATTERSON · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are searching for a life with no limits or boundaries and you seek increase all around you. Then I recommend this book for those who are ready to transisition themselves as a whole. Bishop T.D. Jakes touches on things that we try to avoid when we are seeking change in our lives. He doesn't preach to you, he speaks to you one on one as he shares stories and guides you through stages.

If you are not ready to reposition yourself and receive all things possible after reading this book, then you need to read it more than once.

[Chris Vidrine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a decent motivational book. Its more geared for those who are facing tumultuous trouble such as struggling to pay bills or a mid life crisis. It still has good points about making the most out of your life. The book drives on one key point, have faith and a plan then work it. Overall its worth a read. Didn't care for the racial stuff in the book, it could have been left out in my opinion. I also don't care for the term African American, that's like white people saying European American. If you're born in the USA, you're American, end of story.

[Sera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS BOOK. IT WAS GOD WILLING FOR ME TO BUY THIS BOOK LAST 2 YEARS AND READ IT NOW BECAUSE GOD PUT ME IN THE RIGHT PLACE,AT THE RIGHT TIME WITH TH ERIGHT PEOPLE TO HELP ME WITH MY DESTINY! BISHOP TD JAKES KNOWS HOW TO GET INTO US WITH ALL THOSE ENGLISH WORDS I DIDN'T HAVE TO FIND THE MEANING OF IT IN THE DICTIONARY ALTHOUGH ENGLISH IS MY SECOND LANGUAGE. WHEN YOU READ IT IT CLEARLY EXPLAINS EVERYTHING TO YOU.

[Alejandro Hurtado · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for anyone dealing with a rough patch in their life. The author is clear without being simple and motivates without being preachy. We can and must aspire to better ourselves and our relationships.

Although his message, I believe, should have universal appeal, be forewarned that it is through and through, a very Christian book. If this is a deal breaker, you will miss out on a great resource for your life.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

An inspirational book for all, especially if you are searching for a way out of "the rut of life." I couldn't help think when listening to this book that is was geared towards my black brothers and sisters, but then I figured that is the author's experience. Regardless, the book is quite uplifting.

[Stephen Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

He really goes in depth with significant attributes of areas to focus on like branding yourself, embracing change, and growth. All of these areas can cause fear, stress and reluctance to go forward. T.D. Jakes acknowledges these areas and stimulates the reader to move forward in spite of our emotions.

[Alex Richmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reposition Yourself Reflections is a list of 100 things to reflect on to better place yourself for success. People want to be better, but often forget to set themselves up for what they want. We need to be ready mentally for the challenges and trials of success, and remember that we need to maintain our foundation to continue growing for ourselves and those around us.

[Sandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am not really a fan of TD Jakes, I have had issues with his books before. They read more like fiction than nonfiction. I guess there are worse books to read. It was mostly hash--same info redone. :(

[Shaunda]

I've picked this book up, put down, picked it up again. But, it truly helps you when you're in a crisis, especially a career or financial crisis. It helps you to change your thoughts, be more creative, come up with ideas to point you in the right direction.

[T2vocals · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definately advise people to read this book. This allowed me to relook my life and reposition myself.
Sometimes we think we are in a good place headed for the right direction, when were really not. Check it out!!

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rev. Jakes has a great handle to getting out of your daily rut. A solution to the ordinary life and I love it and recommend it highly. With a forward by Phil McGraw, it made it a "better" reading idea. It's a new form of "how to".

[Bmorehoney]

This book sheds a lot of insight and really has me thinking that there are lots of areas I could be better in. So though I have been reading it for months. It's something I pick up when I need to feel reassured about where I am going and things I can do to get there.