I am sharing this with a friend and it is great advice
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I am sharing this with a friend and it is great advice. We read it together and use it for building our relationship.
1559089
A good friend shared this book, someone well past the 60 mark.  She commented that it is one she returns to often and after reading it I understand why.  I am just reaching the 60 mark, and yet already find Ingram's wisdom a great comfort and guiding light, and have purchased a copy for myself, so I too can return to it often.  It is especially poignant, as we care for my in-laws, who are in their early 90's.  They have been living with us for 8 years, and we have watched them struggle with so many of the issues that are addressed within these pages.  They are not people of faith, and so the journey has not been easy.  This was a perfect gift for my fear-laden mother-in-law, and she is now reading it and beginning to find hope for the remaining years and the eternal future. Ingram's openness of her own vulnerabilities, and her down-to-earth advice makes it encouraging and entertaining, while equipping the reader for the challenges that lie ahead.  Especially meaningful was her constant reminder of the eternal future that lies ahead in the embrace of our loving Father God.
4083477
I love this book.  Some really great advice.  I wish I'd had this kind of advice when I'd started my military career.  As a Lieutenant Colonel, I will likely give this book to anyone whom I mentor.
3981762
If you can get past his tone (he can come across as a bit arrogant and belligerent), it's a great book. It has greatly helped me start to shape up with my financial habits. You get some tough love from him and some good laughs. (I dunno why he makes me laugh, but I cracked up reading the book :). The book is also an easier read than I had originally thought. It didn't bore me to death, as I originally thought it would. A word to non-religious folk or those turned off by works peppered with religious dictum: do not be dissuaded from reading his material. Though he does weave into his writing biblical principals in which he believes, he's not preaching at you. He's sharing his knowledge and understanding and words of wisdom that have been around for ages. Bottom line: I unreservedly recommend for those seeking to make a real change in their lives financially. What he proposes is simple, but it will greatly challenge you; and I have to say it's so worth it. I have already paid off debt in the double digits in less than six months' time by putting stuff I learned from him into practice. I gotta tell you it's hard, but it'll really get you to another level. I read the book cover to cover and feel this book is a must have for everyone. I've found it so valuable that it's become my gift of choice as of late to friends and family. Give it a go. I'd be hard-pressed to believe you'd regret it.
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This book is remarkable. This book has allowed me the opportunity to help a friend who was suffering alone. The author is excellent my friend says for a man, those remarks about a man to me shows thats she improving and believing to trust again. Im glad to help and I'm thankful for the book which I intend to tell counselors about.
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This book was given to me by a friend and I could not put it down!!  I will be implementing the ideas discussed in this book - they are explained so well and in detail there is no reason for me not to go forward immediately!  I will be contacting the author to discuss and move forward.
1526187
I really believe this book is awesome.

I think Keith can be perceived as "over the top", he lives his life by the rules he sets out in this book.

My advice. It's a bright orange book, read it and dilute to taste.

I can honestly say that whenever I have come unstuck in the marketing of my board game it was because I didn't connect ahead.

There are so many simple things you can learn from this book - each one is your call to decide to follow or not.

The concept of never keeping score and helping other where you can is an awesome one and one that you really can implement.

If you know you can/will help others when asked they you have a perfect basis on which to go out and ask others to help you.

Read it, try it, dilute to taste.

I can see some people not liking this book, but like its advice or not, I can personally attest that it works.

There is a growing army of fans for this book and its advice. I've always found it a great conversation starter.
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I am completely in sync with Dr. Moskowitz's advice to young professionals.  He is giving back and serving as a qualified mentor without having the opportunity to share directly in the benefits of being a mentor (that he nicely describes).

However, while reading the book it occurred to me that a young professional may not have the ability to see the wisdom. There are numerous examples used in the book that completely resonated with my own experiences in maturing from a young PhD student, to a young assistant professor, to getting tenure, working in industry in a research role, and eventually going back to a university to "give back".

To me, "YOU! ...." is a throughly enjoyable book. I sent it to my children. I sent it to my students. This is the type of stuff that great students need to think about.

Mazel Tov, Howard
375186
Jim has hit my satisfaction button with his Simple Happiness book.  I love where he is coming from....a voice of reason and a warm caring friend.  His suggestions are so refreshing to me because I struggle with depression, so he gives me a fresh starting point in changing my perspective for the better.  He opens my eyes so I can see when I was unaware of my defects or stuck in a dark rut.  He gives suggestions and quotes words of wisdom from people with great ideas.  He gives me a starting point on how to have some FUN and ENJOY myself in the time I have to appreciate freedom!
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This book is great and I'm not just being biased because I'm a huge Grace Helbig fan. This is actually an extremely helpful guide. I was afraid that this book was going to be geared mostly towards 16-20 years olds and it's not. I'm 25 and found that this guide still applied to me and probably many of those who are in their mid to late 20s. Now, Grace is hilarious so I figured her book would be as well, which it is, but what I didn't expect was that there would be some depth to it. Grace combined her personal experiences with her advice very "grace"fully (pun intended) so that I didn't feel like I was being given advice from someone who just says "science shows this is how you should do this". She has a way of taking advice a friend or family member could suggest that people tend to ignore and make it funny and relatable so that you think why haven't I been doing this all along. I actually laughed out loud a few times while reading this and by total surprise even teared up at a few parts in the chapter about anxiety because as someone who has anxiety I related completely to some of her experiences. Highly recommend to anybody who is trying to find their footing in this "arbitrary piss den called life."
4326012
This book feels more like an honest conversation with a friend than anything Ive read in a long, long time. While I don't agree with every word, principle, or method mentioned by Hollis, I think the relaxed tone allows for that.... I don't agree with 100% of what any of my friends believe, but there are still gems to be gleaned from their wisdom and experience; so, too, with this book. The optimism and practical tips Hollis imparts have given me a list of a few things I need to work on based on lies Ive been fed my whole life (like, Im supposed to be small and fade into the background...). Even better, Hollis shares in each chapter what helped her to overcome those lies, and they were wonderful food for thought as I seek to impart positive change in my own life.
4204034
I really enjoyed this book- the author speaks to the reader as a friend- someone who really gives great advice and insight.
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THIS BOOK IS SO HELPFUL. I REFER BACK TO IT QUITE FREQUENTLY AND I HAVE RECOMMENDED IT TO MY FRIENDS WHO ARE IN A SIMILAR SITUATION.
3612516
I read this by recommendation from a close friend, and was very pleased with it's contents. I found peace in just reading it alone. It is written with a very encouraging and friendly tone that motivates one to take the advice with an open mind. There's a lot of truth, some of which I especially agree with (like the section about dating). This world has changed a lot, and we need all the help we can get to be able to keep up with it!
1308005
I don't normally buy how-to books. But a friend recommended this book, and now I'm recommending it to everyone I know. Everyone talks about how important it is to get exercise. But what if you're not the sort of person who has the time or wants to go to a gym? That's why this book is so helpful. It's a week by week guide to adding physical activity to your day to day life. It talks about the obstacles that get in the way, and how to get around them. It's full of stories of people who have faced the same problems and have found ways around them to become more physically active. For me one of the most helpful parts was learning how to measure how much exercise I get and then shoot for more. This is a really useful and inspiring book for anyone who knows they need to get more exercise but doesn't know how.
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I just finished reading this book last night and the information shared is extremely valuable. I really love the layout, it's easy to read and a great book to pack around in my bag or purse for quick reference. Carla has included personal stories of individuals who have had shared their experiences. It brings life to this book that helps with connecting. She's encouraging and real.
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This book is funny and fun and helpful at the same time. It reads like a good friend who has a cheery demeanor but is going to make sure you finish this project one way or another, and this is a topic where you need that  kind of firm---how great that it's charming too---guidance. I can't  recommend this enough; it's accessible and so useful and yet not preachy or  silly.