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Your Best Life Now (Abridged): 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential Audiobook, by Joel Osteen Play Audiobook Sample

Your Best Life Now (Abridged): 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential Audiobook

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Read By: Joel Osteen Publisher: Faith Words Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2005 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781594831416

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

33

Longest Chapter Length:

26:10 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:43 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

11:52 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

45

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Publisher Description

Live boldly and act on your most powerful beliefs with this life-changing guide to faith, positive thinking, and spiritual fulfillment.



Pastor Joel Osteen asks everyone to examine what he or she really believes. Why is this important? Because we will become what we believe. Our beliefs will prove either a barrier or vehicle as we strive to go higher, rise above our obstacles, and to live in health, abundance, and victory.

In YOUR BEST LIFE NOW, Osteen says, "I am what I am today because of what I believed about myself yesterday. And I will be tomorrow what I'm believing about myself right now. God sees us as more than conquerors, able to fulfill our destiny. We need to see ourselves through the eyes of our Creator." He says that our self-image should mirror exactly what God says about us, not what we feel or think. And he encourages readers to be people of faith, for if you can see the invisible, God will do the impossible.

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"I actually listened to this book I CD. I got it from my local library! It is just plain, simple, common sense! But we don't hear it enough! I highly recommend it! I think hearing it is better then reading it too! We are so bombarded by negativity that this will sound so refreshing! Very, Very good!"

— Tammie (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Houston televangelist Joel Osteen is well qualified to write this book. The seven steps Osteen shares will have value to anyone wanting to know more about practical steps of self-betterment, regardless of their denomination.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “Televangelist Joel Osteen’s message of hope and encouragement has won him praise from actor Chuck Norris and author Joyce Meyer. In Your Best Life Now, he encourages believers to discover their innate, God-given strengths and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve authentic success.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “Though it’s quieter than Osteen’s Houston mega-church broadcasts, listeners will love the ‘don't quit’ energy and solid ideas in this excellent studio recording…It teaches…principles like selflessness, charity, hope, and personal initiative by inviting you into the process. Bible stories and vignettes from the preacher’s rags-to-riches life are inspiring. As an inspirational audio, this is as good as it gets!”

    — AudioFile

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

Your Best Life Now Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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    — Alvin Chang, 4/2/2023
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    — Gevorg Keshishyan, 1/25/2023
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    " Excellent inspirational book to confront everyday "

    — Jose, 2/20/2014
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    " An upbeat and positive book to read or skim about.. "

    — Darien, 2/5/2014
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    " Read this book at the right time. "

    — Yadi, 2/5/2014
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    " Great! Very motivating for me! "

    — Miteemom1965, 1/29/2014
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    " I read, or rather, listened to this on audiobook in my commute to work in the mornings. And every morning, I'd come with a smile on my face and hope in my heart. I know that sounds cheesy, but it inspired me morning after morning with great tips to be a victor in life. Highly recommended! "

    — Margaret, 1/25/2014
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    " This is one of the most inspirational books I've ever written. There's something about his prose that is uplifting rather than "preachy," as is the case with some of these types of books. A real winner. You don't have to be a Christian to appreciate the insights offered. "

    — Miranda, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I'm not a fan of Joel Osteen, but I have to say I found this book to be uplifting. It has a good message about trying to remain positive in life and not shouldering all your burdens yourself. "

    — Carolynn, 12/31/2013
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    " I love him and his books. He taught to take another lok at my life. He also taught me how to think more positively on situations in life. "

    — Whitney, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love watching his sermons, so I thought I would love this book. It was very repetitive and simplified. I think I will stick to watching his TV sermons. "

    — Marissa, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Mixed feelings. Some fabulous insights, but then he says things like, "God wants your life to be easy." Well, check out Jesus' life and words. Later Osteen backs down and talks about the value of struggles. Maybe he just starts with a popular bang to draw in readers. "

    — Dolly, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Yes, this is written by the controversial Joel Osteen. Love him or hate him, I find him optimistic and pleasant. This is a great book for people with a religious background, but even without religion readers can appreciate the power of positive thinking. "

    — Audrey, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Solid, encouraging stuff that will really help you live your best life now! "

    — David, 11/16/2013
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    " its great. Joel osten is my mentor "

    — Faith, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This was an uplifting read. Not too preachy but the point comes across. "

    — Camelia, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Joel Osteen is a heretic and this book should be avoided at all cost. He is one of the worst pastors to ever exist. "

    — David, 8/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book is written in the same way that Joel Osteen delivers his sermons. I like Pastor Osteen positive messages and sunny outlook on life. If you need a good pep talk, this is the book for you. "

    — Hanny, 7/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Pretty good, just a little over the top for me. "

    — Adelita, 6/17/2013
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    " I WANT TO HEAR MORE INSPIRING WORDS FROM THIS BOOK AND THE STEPS TO MY PROSPERITY WORLD JOB SUCESS AND A BETTER MARRIAGE LIFE "

    — CHRISTIANA, 5/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I read this based on a recommendation. Didn't like it much, although I could see how some get inspiration from it. "

    — Frances, 4/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book is great. It goes through practical steps that helped me a lot. It is a really positive book and helps me to feel happier and more positive. "

    — Diana, 2/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " So far, one of the most inspirational and up-lifting works I've ever read. "

    — Dena, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " 10.16.12: Passed this book on to a church rummage sale. "

    — Ellen, 3/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I'm on step 7 or so of this book which I have been reading for several months now. It's funny, each time I pick it up I start reading a "lesson" that I need that very day! Like the page(s) last night re: letting things happen on God's time, not yours. At any rate - it's worth the read, I think. "

    — Collins, 2/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Best advice...do anything for 3 weeks and it will become a habit....good or bad. "

    — Michelle, 1/11/2012
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    " This book was/is an important part of my spiritual journey. "

    — Marcia, 12/25/2011
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    " Life altering. Helps to keep the faith in God and everything around you. "

    — Sherlyn, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I listened to the audiobook--really enjoyed it. He is more inspirational than religious and preachy...which is what I heard churchgoers don't approve of. "

    — Cheryl, 8/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Just watching Joel Osteen on Oprah's Lifeclass. There is nothing new in his book, but we don't always need something new. Love is not new, I am affirmations are not new, gratitude is not new. I, for one, need the reminder. "

    — Heather, 6/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Some tidbits of inspiration. Choose to be happy was the best. Seemed a little too materialistic for a religious book. "

    — Dan, 5/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Phenomenal book. Much better than I expected it to be. Everyone should read this. "

    — Mark, 5/8/2011
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    " It just made sense to read another of Joel Osteen books...<br/>He really wants you the enjoy this life and trust God ...<br/><br/>A very good read during times of transition.. "

    — melody, 4/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Definitely a great book to get you back on track if you feel like you're beginning to lose your way and need motivation and direction. "

    — Steffaniebarnard, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It was a good book to remind you to stay positive, instead of dwelling on the negative, look for the positive "

    — Rhonda, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Excellent book! I enjoyed reading it tremendously! Very inspirational! Each time you sit down with the book &amp; read a portion of the book, it makes you feel good! "

    — Jerry, 2/2/2011
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    " very inspiring, helping me a lot to become a better me, a better person. "

    — Shirley, 1/29/2011
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    " My favorite one written by Joel that is currently out! "

    — Kelly, 1/18/2011
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    " This is a great book to read at the beginning of a new year, which I did, definitely made me change my way of thinking and made me want to live a more positive life without worry. "

    — Teri, 1/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This another Joel Osteen book simply shares the author's experiences, and so how can we relate to it, and how God responses or deals with it. This is another encouragement for all. Good book to read. Very refreshing. "

    — Diane, 11/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " &quot;Your Best Life Now&quot; is better than this. "

    — Karen, 11/15/2010
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    " Pastor Joel never fails to uplift my spirits! "

    — Les, 10/7/2010
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    " Every book by Joel Osteen just gets better and better. "

    — Kelly, 9/26/2010

About Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen is the pastor of Lakewood Church, the largest church in America. He is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Your Best Life Now, It’s Your Time, and Every Day A Friday. Under his leadership, Lakewood Church has grown in every area of ministry, more than quadrupling in size. In the summer of 2005, the church moved into Houston’s seventeen thousand-seat Compaq Arena and became the new Lakewood International Center. He lives in Houston with his wife, Victoria, and their two children.