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Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret
by
T.D. Jakes
Veteran preacher T.D. Jakes knows that the key to lasting happiness is being free from painful regrets about past decisions. In Before You Do, the author of Reposition Yourself teaches readers to restructure their lives to build and sustain relationships with the people most important to them. An inspiring how-to book from one of America's most charismatic spiritual leader...more
Hardcover, 320 pages
Published
September 16th 2008
by Atria Books
(first published September 1st 2008)
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Dec 15, 2008
Thesina
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I read this book and it was so helpful to me. Bishop provided insightful nuggets to apply to your decision making process. If you are in the mist of making a BIG decision, this book is a MUST read.
I'm really not sure why this book got such high reviews -- as I was reading it, I kept thinking that it would only be really useful for people who don't THINK about anything before they make big decisions. I, on the other hand, think about everything ad nauseum, so most of the advice in this book was like, "Well, duh." (i.e.: "Babies don't stay babies forever. You may want a baby, but you also need to want a preschooler, an adolescent, and a teenager before you decide to have kids...")
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OK book, solid advice with a Christian orientation, but not heavy-handed. Very much common sense, but not ground-breaking.
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Making Great Decisions is written to guide readers into realistic expectations towards your relationships and researching who they really truly are. People will always reveal and display their feelings through their thoughts, words, behaviors, and actions. Bishop Jakes is a firm believer in asking the important questions and then weighing the response we receive in our relationships. Often times we fail to ask our dating partners the right kind of questions, then we are shocked when later they s...more
Loy Machedo’s Book Review – Making Great Decisions Reflections by T.D. Jakes
I was at Hyper-Panda (a mega-supermarket) and as usual at the favorite section of the market – The book section, searching for yet another good book to may be read and add to my collection. My eyes fell towards the shelf titled ‘Killer Price – Books to Clear’. Priced from around 2$ to 5$, among them, I found a few interesting titles and this was one of them.
So who is T. D. Jakes?
- Jakes is the CEO of TDJ Enterprises, LL...more
I was at Hyper-Panda (a mega-supermarket) and as usual at the favorite section of the market – The book section, searching for yet another good book to may be read and add to my collection. My eyes fell towards the shelf titled ‘Killer Price – Books to Clear’. Priced from around 2$ to 5$, among them, I found a few interesting titles and this was one of them.
So who is T. D. Jakes?
- Jakes is the CEO of TDJ Enterprises, LL...more
This book practically jumped off the shelf to get me to read it. (I have a guardian angel who is on. The. JOB.) I am no fan of "Doctor" Phil (anyone with a tag line is a complete turnoff to me) & I knew Reverend Jakes is on his show. But I overcame that reservation & read Reverend Jakes's book. Believe me, if you read it, you will feel as though you have a new lease on life. It's almost like an on-the-job-of-life training manual. Don't be put off by the fact that Reverend Jakes is a memb...more
Excellent read for those preparing for marriage. For those who have, the decision-making principles still stand for all other situations. I was encouraged by many of the ideas shared and sparked my interest to read more of his books.
This book is a must read before you do anything! I couldn't put this book down because there are so many things I'm preparing to receive this year and I got so much insight reading this book!
For family,relationships and all personal decisions, lets read this book guys.I Learned a lot. thank you T.D Jakes, God bless you.
Dec 29, 2008
Karrie
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If you are planning to get married... read this! I heard a review about it and it's everything you need to know about marriage.
Great/ This book is a good reference for present situations that we all have faced or going to face in life.
I am currently reading this book and it is excellent. You can't go wrong with Bishop Jakes.
i find the book not that intresting i think what he has written its common sense duh
This is a book that truly spells out how to count the cost.
Nov 03, 2009
Chevonne
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good book on the different stages in your life
Feb 09, 2013
Cherry
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I want too buy and read this book also
Great self help book :)
Awesome!!!!!
Nov 14, 2008
Suzzette
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I saw it in Essence magazine
I am still reading this book but it is great. T.D. Jakes is essentially encouraging us to really think through our decisions when selecting a mate and especially choosing to marry our mate. However, this book is a great guide to making decisions in general. T.D. Jakes has a great sense of humor and is a very talented writer.
Bishop T.D. Jakes expounds upon making the right decisions in life and provides us with the necessary steps to avoid regret.
Before You Do topics include marriage, divorce, taking risks, choosing your inner circle and avoid settling for less in your personal and business life.
Before You Do topics include marriage, divorce, taking risks, choosing your inner circle and avoid settling for less in your personal and business life.
Jul 19, 2011
Nandipha
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This Book helps out if your planning on dateing,getting married, or just wanting a better life for your self. If you don't now what to do or you just need insite of what you could do this is the book for you..:)
I refer to this book before making a decision...it's just that great
I read bits and pieces of it. It was okay.
Great book for prospective newlyweds.........
Here's MY review! www.getemgirls.com/?p=2651
I'm a fan of Bishop Jakes to begin with. I love his insight and the way he makes me think and want to be better
May 14, 2013
Shannon
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Bishop T. D. Jakes is the author of the bestsellers God's Leading Lady; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; Maximize the Moment; The Great Investment; His Lady; Woman, Thou art Loosed (the film of which won the Best Film Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival) and He-Motions. His daily morning show The Potter's Touch and weekly broadcast The Potter's House air on Trinity Broadcasting Network and B...more
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“To those of us who often procrastinate on the decision we feel intimidated by lack of education or any area of weakness. I relieve you with this statement: It is not how much you know that arms you with the tools of great decision making, but rather how much you ask. Ask questions.”
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