Exceptional You: Refusing a Life of Average

By Judy L. Smith

Most people I know have a desire to be exceptional in every area of life. Getting from the point of having a desire to the point of actually being exceptional is always the challenge. Exceptional You: Refusing a Life of Average seeks to help readers in understanding that they do not have to be mediocre, but it is end their reach to soar to high levels in excellence and success. This book will help readers to become aware of the fact that they have the ability to become whatever they want to become in life. It teaches them how to take on a new mindset and a fresh attitude about who they are and what they are capable of achieving.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 15, 2015
• ISBN: 9781512710212

Judy L. Smith

Dr. Judy L. Smith is a Bible preacher, teacher, counselor, mentor, and author. She shares the pastorate with her husband, Apostle C. Clifford Smith, 111. She and her husband pastor Southside Christian Church International located in Nassau, on the island of New Providence, Bahamas. She is the founder of Majestic Young Ladies, a mentoring ministry to teenage girls. Dr. Judy holds a bachelor of science degree in biology, a master of arts degree in Christian education, and a doctor of philosophy degree in counseling. She is a trained marriage and family counselor. She is also a certified nutrition and wellness consultant. She is the author of Born to Win: Awakening the Champion in You and Revealing the Princess Within: Affirming the Value of Teenage Girls. Dr. Judy and her husband have two teenage children, Kaitlyn and Caleb.

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EXCEPTIONAL YOU

Refusing a Life of Average

Judy L. Smith, Ph.D.

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Copyright © 2015 Judy L. Smith, Ph.D.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-1022-9 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2015914042

WestBow Press rev. date: 10/08/2015

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Introduction

Part 1: Find Your Purpose

Chapter 1 Understand Your Purpose

Chapter 2 Who do you see in the Mirror?

Chapter 3 Avoid Pitfalls

Chapter 4 God’s Plan for You

Part 2: Reprogram Your Mind

Chapter 5 Looking Through the Correct Lenses

Chapter 6 Change Your Thinking and Develop a New Mindset

Chapter 7 Be a Person of Integrity

Part 3: Change Your Way of Speaking

Chapter 8 Words are Powerful

Chapter 9 Annihilate Negative Words Spoken Against You

Chapter 10 Destroy Mediocrity and Complacency

Part 4: Start Looking Ahead

Chapter 11 Bid the Past Goodbye

Chapter 12 Get Rid of Fear

Chapter 13 Unclutter Your Spirit by Forgiving

Part 5: Create a Happy and Fulfilled Life

Chapter 14 Life is What You Make It

Chapter 15 Choose To Be Exceptional

Conclusion

Dedication

T his book is dedicated to my Heavenly Father, who taught me through His Word that I can do and have everything that I desire. He has also put within me the determination to flow always in the spirit of excellence.

I also dedicate this book to my life-long friend Anita D. Wilmott, who has always encouraged and inspired me to perform at optimum in everything I do. Thank you so much Ann for your words of wisdom, encouragement and for your unending support. Your friendship is priceless.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge and thank my loving husband, best friend, confidant and pastor, Apostle Dr. C. Clifford Smith, III, for his covering, patience, love and support. Thank you for allowing me the time to write this book. Thank you also for encouraging me to be exceptional in all I do. I love and appreciate you deeply.

Introduction

L ife is full of possibilities and awesome potential. Opportunities are only a short reach away. God has planned a great life for us, but so many never choose the path of His will. Some fail to cooperate with His plan and others never get close enough to him to find out what his plan for them is. However, there are those who understand that they do not have to choose to be ordinary, grab on to life with enthusiasm and optimism. What makes the difference?

Individuals who have learned how to live at the level of exceptional, have discovered happiness, fulfillment and contentment. They make the most out of where they are now and push toward moving from one accomplishment to another. They refuse to remain in a state of dormancy and complacency. They never allow themselves to be held back. You can do the same. Despite challenges, you can be that exceptional person.

You do not have to go through life with your head hung down or focus on the negative. There is no reason to feel inferior or inadequate. You do not have to allow negative persons to dictate to you, making you feel less than. You can be the awesome, wonderful person God created you to be. You have to choose to be great. Through wisdom and determination you can step unto the level of exceptional: a level of joy and satisfaction.

You do not have to dwell in the world of I will never be…, or Maybe one day I will… You have the power and ability to become who you’re supposed to, now. No one knows what tomorrow holds, but we can make today work in our favor.

In this book, you will discover how to become that exceptional person. You will find simple, yet profound steps to assist you in your quest for an exceptional life. Through these steps you will focus your vision and improve you thinking and outlook of life. I believe that if you use these steps, you will ultimately come into a place of empowerment and exceptional living for the rest of your life.

In Exceptional You, you will discover how to:

• Understand Your Purpose

• Reprogram Your Mind

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