The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived: Secrets for Unparalleled Success from the Life of Jesus

The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived teaches us the principles of fulfillment from the life of Jesus. I think it's interesting, for a Christian, to contemplate the man Jesus as opposed to the diety of Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus had a dual nature as both man and God, but this book really investigates how the man acted in order to carry out his divine mission. From the first chapter, which provides the arguments for why you should base your life on the principles by which Jesus lived his, to the last chapter, which warns against living your life only for the possessions and fame you can garner, this book provides the most useful reference to the principles of life, which Jesus lived and taught, that I have found. My favorite chapters were "The Sense of Mission", "A Message that Communicates", and "Your Incredible Worth." Here's my favorite quote from the book: "Think how much better our world would be today if we valued ourselves and those we work with, meet, and interact with in the manner of Jesus" This statement is made after referencing Matthew 6:26-27 and Matthew 10:29-31 where Jesus reminds his disciples that God takes care of all living things and he cares even more for them. Have you thought of that today? God is caring for every living animal and plany on the planet, but he cares more for that person you're having an argument with than he does the animals and plants. It will make us stop and interact differently if we think like this. Great book. Much of the content acted as a reminder of past readings, but there were equally as many new and insightful thoughts.

Jesus set out to accomplish 31 goals when he became man. He was completely successful. The lessons he provided are covered in this skillfully written book. His methods to arrive at these accomplishments are a descriptive path for us to apply in our daily lives.

//The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived// successfully brought Jesus, the man, into the twenty-first century with practical uses of Bible verses written over 2000 years ago. This book does not use the religious lingo that usually sets eyes to glaze with the speed of an Olympic, short-distance runner. It simplifies the complex, asks questions of history for contemporary problems, and utilizes today's tendencies and technology, such as GPS systems and the Starbucks coffee craze, to make it practical. Author Steven K. Scott breaks down his narrative into six aspects of Jesus' life; Meaning, Mission, Message, Manner, Method and finally, Mission Accomplished, each one giving a specific perspective on Jesus' poignant teachings with the decisions we make in our everyday lives. His instructions create success in whatever we set out to do, whether it is healthy relationships, career ambition or just plain happiness. His perspective is basic in its delivery and makes no apology for the sometimes unpopular stance to be Christian. In the end, he begs the question, "Who is Jesus?" and presents the facts to meet him as a person and yet, the Son of God. Unquestionably, this is the definitive work of a once-disbelieving man who truly discovered who Jesus actually was and is even today. Reviewed by M. Chris Johnson

I'm going to be 50...someday - to emulate Meg Ryan. And Steven Scott tells me that on that day, I will have lived 2600 of my (on average) 3,952 weeks. Does that bother you? It bothers me... and I am actually closer to 40 than 50 (wrinkles not withstanding). Do you want to know that the world is different because you were here? Steven Scott is an ordinary guy who has succeeded in extraordinary ways because he has used the principles that he learned by following Jesus. With a fair amount of learning from Solomon and Thomas Edison thrown in. He started his career with eight failures and became a multi-millionaire. In this book, he shows you how to succeed at being the best YOU you can be, by being like Jesus. This book is "How to win friends and influence people" plus every book that John Maxwell ever wrote, all in one. You can save yourself a ton of time and money if you buy, read, highlight, study, and apply the principles of this book. Rarely do I find a book that I am convinced every one of my kids needs to read. Right now I'm plotting how to get this book in formats that they will all assimilate. (This one's an audio learner (audio book), this one's a visual learner (regular book), what if I read it aloud at bedtime for this one...) I believe we are all called to greatness. You are called to greatness. God put you on earth for a purpose. You can fulfill it. This book is a great tool.

The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived by Steven K. Scott is a great book. Imagine reading a self-help book, one of those books that teach you how to better manage your time, focus on your priorities, cultivate friends, make more money, be fulfilled in your career, have an enviable marriage, be a better parent, etc., etc. Now imagine being told you can do all of the above if you just follow the example of one man: Jesus. This is that book. Steven K. Scott manages to make complex subjects easy to understand and apply, while not dumbing down his message. This is a rare talent - one I greatly appreciate. We all know we are supposed to be followers of the Master, but this book shows us how to do that in practical terms.