Second Half for the Man in the Mirror : How to Find God's Will for the Rest of Your Journey

by Patrick Morley, Author of The Man in the Mirror

• ISBN13: 9780310243199
• ISBN10: 031024319X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

"Like a good coach at 'halftime,' Morley helps men evaluate their past mistakes and provides the kind of practical insights, encouragement, and inspiration that will help them 'run to win' the rest of the way--and reach their full potential in Christ."--Bill McCartney, founder & CEO, Promise Keepers "Morley's analogy of the 'midlife lake' is worth the price of the book. He asks the right questions and rightly predicts that your 'second half' can be the most significant part of your life."--Bob Buford, author of Halftime Refocus Your Life The first part of your life was like a river running swiftly within its banks. You were working hard to make your mark. You were intense. Focused. Then your river broadened into a lake. Now you find it hard to focus. Often, instead of feeling drive and purpose, you feel distracted--even insignificant. Patrick Morley shows how this season of perplexity can become a man's golden opportunity to "reinvent" himself for life's second half. If this sounds like you--or someone you know and love--this book is exactly what you're looking for. Morley gives biblical insights, lived out in the crucible of his own life experience. This book will help you redefine your vision, your goals, and the heart that drives them. Second Wind for the Man in the Mirror will help you find a fresh sense of authenticity. Once again, you'll feel your life regaining speed as the waters are gathered by the converging riverbanks just ahead.

Author Biography

Patrick Morley is a business leader, speaker, and the best-selling author of nine books, including The Man in the Mirror. He lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Midpoint
The New Meaning of Midlife--Not a Monolithic Experience	p. 15
A Wounded Dream--A Life That's Not Turning Out Like You Planned	p. 25
A Raging Boredom--The Toll of Forty Years	p. 35
An Uninvited Paunch--Embracing the Bulge	p. 43
The Shrinking Nest--Coping with the Loss	p. 53
A Stumbling Career--Dealing with Getting or Not Getting What We Want	p. 63
Finding Your Second Wind
Reconnecting with God--The Right Starting Point	p. 75
Habitual Thinking--Defeating This Ally of Mediocrity	p. 85
Overcoming Bitterness--Seeking Forgiveness and Forgiving	p. 93
Managing Expectations--The Key to Overcoming Disappointment	p. 103
A Brush with Tragedy--When the Nature of Life Is Tragic	p. 111
Leftover Pain--How God Uses Sorrows That Won't Go Away	p. 121
Reinventing Yourself for the Second Half
Second-Half Success--Recalibrating How You Measure Accomplishment	p. 133
Authenticity--To Move from Playing a Role to Being Your True Self	p. 141
Meanings--Identifying New Sources of Meaning	p. 149
Setting Priorities--The Passport to a Balanced Second Half	p. 157
A Cause to Champion--Writing a Life Mission Statement	p. 165
Walking with God--Cultivating a Hunger for the God Who Is	p. 181
Reinventing Your Marriage--New Compatibility and Mature Love	p. 189
Midlife Career Changes--Or Renewing the Career You Already Have	p. 201
Afterword	p. 211
Acknowledgments	p. 213
About the Author	p. 215
Notes	p. 217
Index
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