One Word That Will Change Your Life

  • 31m
  • Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, Jon Gordon
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2013

One Word is a simple concept that delivers powerful life change! In 1999, the authors discovered a better way to become their best and live a life of impact. Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, they found one word that would be their driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word. Best of all . . . anyone, anytime can discover their word for the year.

One Word that will Change Your Life will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. That’s right! One Word creates clarity, power, passion and life-change. The simple power of One Word is that it impacts all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. Simply put, One Word sticks. There is a word meant for you and when you find it, live it, and share it, your life will become more rewarding and exciting than ever.

Join thousands of people and hundreds of schools, businesses, churches, and sports teams who have found their one word . . . and discover how to harness the transformational power of One Word.

The book includes a personal Action Plan and simple process to help you discover your word for the year.

About the Authors

Dan Britton serves as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Executive Vice President of International Ministry and Training at the National Support Center in Kansas City. He has been on the FCA staff since 1991, first serving for 13 years in Virginia and most recently as the Executive Vice President of International Ministry and Training. At St. Stephens High School in Virginia and later at the University of Delaware, Dan was a standout lacrosse player. He continued his career by playing professional indoor lacrosse for four years with the Baltimore Thunder, earning a spot on the All-Star team, and was nominated by his teammates for both the Service and Unsung Hero awards. He has coauthored two books, WisdomWalks and WisdomWalks SPORTS, and is the author and editor of nine FCA books. Dan is now a frequent speaker at schools, organizations, churches, conferences, camps, conventions, and retreats. He still plays and coaches lacrosse and enjoys running, and he has competed in the Boston Marathon.

Jimmy Page serves as a Vice President of Field Ministry and the National Director of the Health & Fitness ministry for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Growing up in the snow country of Rochester, New York, he became a three-sport athlete in high school and went on to graduate with two degrees from Virginia Tech. For nearly 20 years, he has been a leader in the health and fitness industry, operating wellness facilities affiliated with Sinai Hospital and Johns Hopkins. Jimmy is also a certified Nike Sports Performance Coach and hosts a radio program called Fit Fridays, blending spiritual, mental, and physical health principles that promote abundant life. He and his wife, Ivelisse, started a cancer foundation called believebig.org following her victory over cancer. Jimmy has coauthored three books, WisdomWalks, WisdomWalks SPORTS, and PrayFit. Jimmy is a frequent speaker at schools, churches, camps, and retreats, and he is a trainer for corporate, sports, and nonprofit organizations, challenging people to maximize their lives and make a difference. He has a contagious enthusiasm and passion for life.

Jon Gordon is a best-selling author and keynote speaker whose books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. He is the author of The Energy Bus Wall (a Wall Street Journal best seller); The No Complaining Rule; Training Camp; The Shark and the Goldfish; Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture; The Positive Dog; and his latest, The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include the Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Novartis, and Bayer, among others.

In this Book

  • One Word That Will Change Your Life
  • Introduction
  • The Story Of One Word
  • The Power Of One Word
  • The One Word Process
  • Prepare Your Heart—Look In
  • Discover Your Word—Look Up
  • Live Your Word—Look Out
  • Spread The Word
  • My One Word