The Hollywood producer, preacher, motivational speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of The Wait shares the spiritual lessons he learned about success in one of the most secular places: HollywoodDeVon Franklin shocked many of his Christian friends when he told them he was pursuing a career in Hollywood, a place widely seen as the antithesis of Christian values of faith. Yet DeVon knew that by doing so, he was living out God's calling. That decision would have a profound impact on his success in life and his religious beliefs, lessons from which he now shares.While God gave him the talent and drive to achieve his dreams, he is clear that ''the Church didn't teach me how to be successful. Hollywood did.'' In The Hollywood Commandments, the prominent film executive and producer reveals how his twenty years in the entertainment business have provided some of the most surprising and important lessons about God's intention for our success -- lessons he has used to build an thriving life and career that glorifies God, whether he's working on a movie set, meeting with celebrities, collaborating with directors, or negotiating with agents.At the heart of this wise and reflective book is the surprising revelation that finding joy and success from secular sources is part of God's plan. Blending spiritual wisdom and Hollywood insider stories, and told in his charismatic voice, The Hollywood Commandments shows us how to live out the fullness of our calling in all facets of our lives -- our careers, our relationships, and our faith.

The Hollywood Commandments: A Spiritual Guide to Secular Success

Business & Money

DeVon Franklin

Business Culture

HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio

The bestselling author returns with his biggest book yet in which he teaches us the secret to living a happier life: get rid of as many expectations as possible--of ourselves, our future, our relationships, our career and our family. Expectations are the secret software, running on the hardware of our minds, controlling our emotions, decisions, and actions. How?&nbsp; Think about your life. How much of the sadness you feel derives from what you think should have happened--than with what actually happened? Think about your career. How much of the discontent you feel comes from your belief about where you'd be at this point-than with the progress you've actually made? Think about your relationships. How much of your dissatisfaction with friends, family, significant others, or spouses has to do with your unspoken presumptions--than with the people themselves? Having so many expectations is distorting your perspective, decreasing your happiness and disrupting your joy.&nbsp; You can live a life of true freedom, greater peace and less stress: release as many expectations as possible. This, DeVon Franklin argues, is the secret to a better life now. In a culture obsessed with more, Live Free&nbsp;is a bold counterintuitive book that can start a cultural revolution, Franklin contends.&nbsp; Everyone struggles with unnecessary expectations. But once you learn to let go of them, you can set the stage for the life you've always wanted.&nbsp; Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Live Free: Use the Power of Setting Expectations to Transform Your Life

Self-Help

Happiness

HarperCollins B and Blackstone Publishing

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