"Keeping up with the Joneses" is defined as an idiom in many parts of the English-speaking world referring to the comparison to one's neighbor as a benchmark for social caste or the accumulation of material goods. To fail to "keep up with the Joneses" is perceived in society as demonstrating socio-economic or cultural inferiority. This way of thinking has been mainstreamed into what is considered normal by society's standards. Advocates of it will lobby that the phrase "motivates" people to strive for better and to work hard towards his/her full potential. In my case, I came to discover that this way of thinking may actually keep people from their predestined journey in life, as pre-determined by God. Who are we trying to please and impress? The Joneses or God? The Not Keeping up with Joneses book series will analyze some critical areas in our life. This book, Run Your Own Race questions the potential contradictions between society's expectations of it's members and the expectations and innate desires of oneself - and that of God's.
FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand NewTina Yarbrough Jones was born in San Antonio, Texas. Her educational background includes earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Chapman University, Manhattan Beach, California, and a Master of Arts Degree in Social Sciences from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas. Tina's life took a major detour when she was hit by a drunk driver in a head on collision in May 2002 that left her with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other physical injuries. She was told by doctors that they could not guarantee that her brain would ever function to the capacity to where she could finish graduate school and earn a career as a college professor. She was also told by doctors that she may never have children - and to prepare to be 80% at best! Tina stopped listening to what the doctors were saying, and she started listening to the desires of her heart and what God's prognosis said about the future of her career and health. She finished graduate school, she became a college professor, and in July of 2006, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Tina currently resides in Round Rock, Texas with her husband Jay and son Julian. She teaches Sociology at San Antonio College and plans to begin a PhD program in Education . She also continues on her personal divine journey in faith with includes the continuation of this book series: Not Keeping Up With the Jones. Tina loves spending time with family and friends, trying new recipes and staying active.
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