Do Hard Things

     Unfortunately we often get praise for things that weren't particularly difficult to achieve. If we focus on the props and encouragement of those who have low expectations for us, we become mediocre. It can be challenging to set our sights on excellence, particularly when we're hearing that we're already there. One of life's greatest lessons, which we all must learn, could be expressed in the phrase "That was nothing. Watch this." Challenge yourself and others to call the normal things normal and save that word excellent for things that really are...
     We're called to be faithful, to take those first difficult steps--and to leave the results up to God.  Being faithful in the smallest things is the way to gain, maintain, and demonstrate the strength needed to accomplish something great...
     Here's the point: at times you may feel the hard things you're doing can't make a difference-- just like a solitary finger snap seems so quiet and one raindrop seems so insignificant. But when you have an entire generation snapping their fingers, when you have an entire generation being faithful in their spheres with their own gifts and opportunities.
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Do Hard Things, by Alex and Brett Harris

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     In the book Do Hard Things, Alex and his brother Brett encourage normal people to rebel against low expectations. They tell others to go above and beyond the expected task. It is easy to complete the minimum goal, anyone can do that. In the quoted passage, Alex says challenge yourself and others as well. He does not just want the readers of the book to do what he asks, but he wants them to go to their own friends and make an effort to work together in a group and make a difference in the world. This book is a great book full of challenges and difficult testimonies. It has changed boys and girls all over the world to step out of their comfort zones and help someone else. I enjoyed reading this book very much, for it is very inspiring. I wanted very much to go out and change the world, but I realized that I can make a difference here where I am. I can help at church and serve the people here. Do Hard Things is a book everyone, boy or girl, old or young, should read because it is inspiring and encouraging.