Jon Gordon

The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (Jon Gordon)

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Jon Gordon

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From bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Damon West comes The Coffee Bean : an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change. Life is often difficult. It can be harsh, stressful, and feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. The Coffee Bean is an inspiring tale that follows Abe, a young man filled with stress and fear as he faces challenges and pressure at school and home. One day after class, his teacher shares with him the life-changing lesson of the coffee bean, and this powerful message changes the way he thinks, acts, and sees the world. Abe discovers that instead of letting his environment change him for the worse, he can transform any environment he is in for the better. Equipped with this transformational truth, Abe embarks on an inspirational journey to live his life like the coffee bean. Wherever his life takes him, from school, to the military, to the business world, Abe demonstrates how this simple lesson can unleash the unstoppable power within you. A delightful, quick read, The Coffee Bean is purposely written and designed for readers of all ages so that everyone can benefit from this transformational lesson. This is a book and message that, when read and shared, has the power to change your life and the world around you. You just have to decide: are you a carrot, egg, or coffee bean? Read more

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Amazon reviewers say the book’s message is impactful, inspiring, and easy to understand, and they frequently praise it as a quick read with a simple but memorable lesson. Goodreads readers are similarly positive overall, describing it as a short motivational book with a strong encouraging message, though a few note that its simplicity may feel too basic if they want deeper analysis. A review blog highlights the same strengths, saying the book is widely praised for its concise, uplifting metaphor and practical positive-change theme. YouTube search results show multiple videos that appear to discuss this exact book, including a direct book-related video and summary-style videos focused on its central message.

  • Amazon reviewers: impactful, inspiring, thought-provoking, quick to read.
  • Goodreads readers: simple, motivational, short, and easy to revisit.
  • Some readers: the book can feel overly simple if expecting more depth.
  • Review blogs: strong praise for the book’s positive-change metaphor.
  • YouTube results: several relevant videos appear to cover the book specifically.

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Publisher Wiley
Publication date July 2, 2019
Edition 1st
Language English
Print length 112 pages
ISBN-10 1119430275
ISBN-13 978-1119430278
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 5.2 x 0.7 x 7.1 inches
Best Sellers Rank #4,363 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #46 in Self-Esteem (Books) #76 in Leadership & Motivation #81 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books)
Customer Reviews 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,453)

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