PRAISE FOR
20,000 DAYS AND COUNTING

“You’ll never have a ‘typical’ day again once you’ve experienced this book.”

—BOB MCEWEN | FORMER US CONGRESSMAN, SPEAKER, AUTHOR

“When you’re pursuing a dream, it’s easy to be intimidated by ‘what you don’t know,’ but Robert’s book provides practical steps on how to use ‘what you do know’ to make your dream a reality! The principles in 20,000 Days and Counting are life changing!”

—DON MOEN | DOVE-AWARD WINNING ARTIST, SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN, PRODUCER

“20,000 Days and Counting captures the wisdom of the ages regarding how to live life on purpose.”

—MARK MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, CHICK-FIL-A

“For those who know Robert personally, his enthusiasm and joy for life is truly infectious! This book is an amazing resource, with Robert sharing some of the secrets that led to his own personal and career success. He is known as TheRobertD since he is truly one of a kind!”

—GREG P. TRAVIS | NASHVILLE PRODUCER, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT; OWNER, TRAVIS TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS

“We all hope to leave legacies of meaning and significance, but then the endless urgencies creep in and suddenly we realize the sand in our hourglass is nearly gone. This delightful book shows the thinking, belief, and action required to make our days, and lives, count.”

—DAN MILLER | AUTHOR OF WISDOM MEETS PASSION

“The measure of a person’s maturity is how they spend their free time, and the mark of leadership is how they motivate others to spend their free time. On either level, you need the message of this book by Robert D. Smith.”

—BILL GOTHARD, PH.D. | PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTE IN BASIC LIFE PRINCIPLES, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER OF CHICAGO AND ILLINOIS

“A no-frills, dynamite message that will leave you reeling in anticipation to live every day to the fullest. I will never be the same.”

—KEN DAVIS | SPEAKER, AUTHOR OF FULLY ALIVE

“Robert is more than an author, consultant, and marketing wizard. He is a guru. His 20,000 Days and Counting will take your life from zero to sixty before you can blink an eye.”

—JOHNNIE MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY; AUTHOR OF DIRTY GOD: JESUS IN THE TRENCHES

“Robert D. Smith is one who has discovered the matrix behind time management and living a fulfilled life. I recommend this book to anyone looking for more time and fulfillment in their lives.”

—KEVIN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR OF SALES, THE SOUTHWESTERN COMPANY

“Robert D. Smith knows how to cut through the clutter! The truth is that the clock is ticking for all of us. Robert teaches us how to focus and find true purpose, joy, and fulfillment in our lives . . . how to conquer rejection and find your path. The secrets in this book are simple and empowering. Minutes do matter, and your life can be drastically different minutes from now.”

—KEVIN WILLIAMS | GUITARIST (GAITHER VOCAL BAND), HUMORIST, SPEAKER

“After reading 20,000 Days and Counting, you’ll get more out of your next twenty-four hours than you did out of your previous month.”

—DUANE WARD | FOUNDER/CEO, PREMIERE INTERNATIONAL, LLC, FRANKLIN, TN

“This is the book that you don’t just read. After a few pages you will begin living it. You’ll realize it is not about ‘getting there,’ but that success is the journey along that way.”

—JONATHAN BURLESON | DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SALES, GAYLORD HOTELS

“This book is a gift to anyone who has the good fortune to read it. In 20,000 Days and Counting Robert provides a blueprint for us to make every minute count.”

—RODDY L. STORY, JR. | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, TENNESSEE BANK & TRUST

“Robert D. Smith’s influence on my wealth, passion, and zest for life cannot be understated. This little book encapsulates why . . . it’s rocket fuel for life’s best stuff!”

—GABRIEL SMITH | CEO, LEGACY LEARNING SERVICES

“If you read this book and your life is not changed forever, then you may be out of days. Smith’s writing will put a song in your heart that will resonate for a lifetime.”

—TRACY TROST | LEAD VISIONARY, TROST MOVING PICTURES

“Want to focus on what really counts in life? 20,000 Days and Counting will show you a thought process that will obliterate any distraction that comes your way.”

—CHARLES B. VOGT III | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DUKE REALTY

“Robert’s book shows that if we face time head-on, without fear, we will find our strength, and that God has armed us to discover our purpose. I read Robert’s book twice. Once on my own, and once with family members. You will want to do the same.”

—CHRISTY CASHMAN | FOUNDER, SAINT AIRE PRODUCTIONS

“The only way I can think of to describe this book is as a welcome kick in the butt. Get ready to wake up and start living, everyone!”

—BRIAN BAKKEN | ENTREPRENEUR; CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, ACTS100.ORG

“There are motivational speakers and there are motivational doers. Robert D. Smith is going to teach you the key to motivation in this book, and it has nothing to do with what you say. This book is like a diamond, small and insanely valuable.”

—ANDY TRAUB | FOUNDER, TAKE PERMISSION MEDIA NETWORK

“Robert D. Smith captures the essence of life. We all have the same amount of time, [so] the question becomes: What do we do with each day we are given? Will we use our days simply for ourselves and miss what life is truly about? Or, will we use each day for God’s glory and thereby see Him change the world through us? Robert not only authors this truth, he lives it!”

—JEFF SIMMONS | PASTOR, ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FRANKLIN, TN

“This book is fuel for finding passion, meaning, and abundance in every life. By the end of this read, you will not only feel the power of living your purpose in every moment, you will know how to focus it, hold it, and keep it every day. This from a man who proved it in his first 20,000.”

—J. MARK JOYCE, MD | PSYCHIATRIST, RESEARCHER, AGE MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN

“It’s rare that such practical advice is condensed into an easy-to-read format. If you’re looking for a way to get more out of your next 20,000 days, this is a must read.”

—MATT BARBA | CEO, PLACESTER, INC.

“TheRobertD has unique and unprecedented wisdom that has made him the great accelerant to countless high-powered careers. In 20,000 Days and Counting he generously and abundantly gives you the inspiring principles to catalyze your next success. Who cares if you reach your goals? This book will guarantee you fulfill your life’s purpose.”

—RORY VADEN | COFOUNDER, SOUTHWESTERN CONSULTING; NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF TAKE THE STAIRS

“20,000 Days and Counting is as genuine as they come. Before writing the material, Robert D. Smith lived it.”

—JOSEPH G. LAKE | COFOUNDER, CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITAL (RETIRED)

“Good things really do come in small packages. This little book is a treasure chest brimming with wisdom, joy, and clear-eyed counsel. Read it and be enriched.”

—IAN MORGAN CRON | WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF JESUS, MY FATHER, THE CIA, AND ME