The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change

by Gordon, Jon; West, Damon | HC | VeryGood
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ISBN
9781119430278
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1119430275
ISBN-13
9781119430278
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5038739382

Product Key Features

Book Title
Coffee Bean : a Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change
Number of Pages
112 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Leadership, Personal Growth / General, Motivational, General, Personal Growth / Self-Esteem
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Self-Help, Business & Economics, Psychology
Author
Damon West, Jon Gordon
Book Series
Jon Gordon Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz
Item Length
7.1 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-279252
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Volume Number
Bk. 5
Dewey Decimal
150.19/88
Table Of Content
Introduction v Chapter 1 Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean? 1 About the Authors 93 About the Illustrator 94 Become a Certified Positive Leadership Coach & Trainer Other Books by Jon Gordon 97 Other Books by Damon West 104
Synopsis
More than 350,000 sold 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?, 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?, More than 350,000 sold 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?
LC Classification Number
BF637.S4

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    Be the Coffee Bean

    I absolutely love this book. I gqve one to my grandson. We talk about it all the time. He will be 7 at the end of the month. I hope the lesson will stay with throughout his life.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • Motivating

    Another inspiring, motivational book from Jon Gordon. Easy to read and even has pictures!

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    Bought this book for a book reading on my collegiate team. I love the simple lesson it holds.

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  • Great inspirational read!!

    My coworker recommended this book ! It was very inspirational. I will share with another coworker!

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