You're Born an Original, Don't Die a Copy [Paperback]

John Mason (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1993

Put mediocrity and unfulfilled dreams where they belong - out of your life! The world desperately needs the originality only you can provide. God created you for a specific, unique purpose. He has called you not to imitate someone else, but to become all that he wants you to be. Simply put - You were born an original, don't die a copy! These 52 nuggets of truth will bust down barriers to excellence in your life and will release you to become all that God created you to be. Think about it: You're like a tea bag, not worth much until you've been through some hot water. Go out on a limb, that's where the fruit is. Leave everyone a little better than you found them. The doors of opportunity are marked "push". Don't spend your life standing at the complaint counter. You can't walk backwards into the future. The sky's not the limit

Editorial Reviews

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John Mason is certainly an original. His cogent and lucid style will challenge and delight all who read. --Edwin Louis Cole

Just finished your book - Excellent! It imparts the missing ingredient from other books on the market - motivation. It energized me. --Mike Murdock

There's more truth here than any book I've read in a long time. --Steve Strang

From the Back Cover

You were created on purpose, for a purpose.

God has an assignment for you that no one else can do as well as you can. He doesn't expect you to be perfect, but he does expect you to use the gifts, talents, and strengths he has given you.

With signature to-the-point wit and wisdom, John Mason speaks out on mediocrity. In You're Born an Original--Don't Die a Copy he motivates you to embrace your unique qualities and use those qualities to do God's work with confidence. Everyone can be successful in life--no exceptions. Mason shows you how to believe it and live it with fifty-two nuggets of truth that bust down the barriers of unfulfilled dreams and release you to become all that God created you to be.

John Mason is a bestselling author, minister, and speaker. He is the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group, organizations dedicated to helping people reach their God-given dreams and fulfill their destinies. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Insight Publishing Group; Revised edition (June 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884193551
• ISBN-13: 978-0884193555
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a national best-selling author, minister, speaker and book coach. I founded Insight International, an organization dedicated to helping people reach their dreams and fulfill their destiny.

I have authored fourteen books including An Enemy Called Average, Youre Born An Original-Dont Die A Copy, Let Go of Whatever Makes You Stop, and Know Your Limits-Then Ignore Them which have sold over 1.3 million copies and have been translated into twenty-five languages throughout the world. My books are known as a source of godly wisdom, scriptural motivation and practical principles.

I always enjoy receiving feedback from readers. Please check out our website at www.freshword.com or contact us directly at [e-mail]. Thanks!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars eye opening, January 9, 2007

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Cheryl Harrington "Found" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You're Born an Original, Don't Die a Copy (Paperback)

I was going through a terrible time in my life when a friend handed this book to me - I read it over and over - it was my source for reassurance everytime I questioned my decisions. I have given this book to several people that I thought needed the same help - it was amazing how such small thoughts could have such a dramatic effect on someone

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, 50 little nuggets, March 20, 2003

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This review is from: You're Born an Original, Don't Die a Copy (Paperback)

that can really help you change as a person if you want to. I enjoyed the fact that it was a simple easy read. John Mason gets the information across in a clear manner. He doesn't waste a lot of words.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, February 28, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: You're Born an Original, Don't Die a Copy (Paperback)

It's wise, it's great, it's complete and a very big boost for self-assurance!

Sad thing is seeing STUPID OBNOXIOUS Gorillaz fans who think the phrase from the title of this wonderful book is a quote from Murdoc Niccals. What a bunch of losers.

John Mason, congratulations for your brilliant work!!!