Accept No Mediocre Life: Living Beyond Labels, Libels, and Limitations

by David Foster

Author, trainer, pastor, and radio talk show host David Foster urges readers to rip off the labels, libels, and limitations people have stuck on them and commit to a lifelong pursuit of excellence.

Genres: Nonfiction, Personal Growth

256 pages, Hardcover

First published February 28, 2005

About the author

David Foster (1953-2012) was the author of three books, as well as a speaker, an entrepreneur and a church planter. He and his wife started two churches in the Nashville area: Bellevue Community Church in 1989 and The Gathering Nashville in 2007. Foster received his MDiv from Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary and his PhD from Reformed Theological Seminary.

Reviews

[Cheryl Licata · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't say I really learned anything from reading this book, which was disappointing because the author definitely encouraged lifelong learning for those people who want to "finish well." There were plenty of reminders in the book and probably the most beneficial was the one -- "Finish what you start." I know the author has been peeking into my sewing room and has seen all the unfinished projects waiting for me. I better stop reviewing and start stitching.

[Florence Millo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This motivational book is written from a Christian perspective. It has the usual chapters on commitments to being you own unique best self, seizing opportunities, excelling with what you have, and doing it now. The book is obviously written for people several decades younger than I am. However, I did find it worthwhile by applying the principles to aging and retirement. For example, the chapters on conquering fears and living courageously can certainly be applied to living the final chapters of life. The chapters on asking for help and developing a sustainable pace are helpful too. Treating time is life is good advice for everyone. The most applicable chapter at my stage of life was the one on finishing well.

[Sherry Blizzard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It made me laugh, it made me think, and it reminded me that God loves me as I am. In his eyes I am perfect in every way and deserve nothing less than the best life I can give myself. Average is not my, or anyone's best. "A perfectionist is someone who take infinite pains and gives them to others". I actually made notes in the margins, highlighted, dog-eared and otherwise. An uplifting read.

[Ruby · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring read, but it does have its unrealistic side for those of us who are forced to live the "daily grind" and really don't have the time to relax or breathe. It's all well and good to tell people to risk everything you have to attain your biggest goal...but when your risking the little you have effects the "little ones", that's not taking a risk, it's being selfish. But this book has a lot of inspiring quotes that I found to be uplifting.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring read. Re-evaluting where you come from, how you got to where you are and where you want to go from there. Remind yourself that you deserve nothing less than the best and that God loves you unconditionally and that you have nothing to prove in order to be loved. This book made me laugh, cry and smile.

[crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

i found this book really motivating...seemed like it could be applied to whatever situation someone was currently facing.

[Robert · Rating 1 out of 5]

Recycled self-help material with a little Jesus thrown in.