An honest look at getting what you want out of life.
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Mary Morrissey's honesty and insight make this book sing.  She not only  talks the talk, she has walked the walk. Mary has made her own dreams an  incredible reality and will show you how you can do the same thing.
655895
This book has extremely good ideas for managing your money to make the most of it and of your life. I recommend it for anyone who wants a new perspective about work, investment, inheritance, and other financial issues that affect our lives so profoundly. You may not agree with all (or any) of what the author says,but I think he has some valuable ideas, some of which you might not see anywhere else.
4180689
The law of attraction of what you want in your life - explained.
403022
Honest raw look at Petes journey from being the overweight kid with an incredibly negative self-image to the successful guy he is today who is inspiring many with his dedication towards healthy, real living and his goal of helping others achieve the same successes.

Pete gets it, he understands those destructive voices we have in our heads that tell us were not good enough, were not this enough, were not that enough.  Those voices that doubt our abilities, that keep us from digging in and being what we are meant to be.  While its heavy stuff, its written like a conversation with a highly motivational friend who has insights and suggestions you can actually use.  Its a quick read with many great take aways.  A good book to read this time of year as we reset goals and objectives.
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This year has been a transitional one for me and my family, so I found myself really looking forward to reading this book.  I think there are things in life that we kind of know, but then another voice articulates it in such a way that it really connects.  There were several of those moments for me in this book.

The premise isn't earth shattering, but Andy Stanley explores the difference between laws and principles and unpacks thoughts surrounding his thesis: "Direction - Not Intention - Determines Your Destination."  Shifting our thinking about why and how we end up wherever we are in life can help us chart a better course, or path.  The author contends that all of life is connected...every decision, choice, impulse, whatever...and that Todays Choices = Tomorrows Experiences.  He brings the discussion to a close by suggesting that what we pay attention to, where we place our focus, will ultimately determine our destination.

There are quite a few personal anecdotes and stories from scripture used to make his case.  I never felt like I was being condemned for bad choices, everyone has made plenty.  I was encouraged to consider the weight of even seemingly inconsequential moments in life and how they can have dramatic outcomes later on.  We're all on a path to somewhere and we can influence our destination through being intentional.  I also thought it was very cool that the author was honest enough to recognize that some dreams may never be reached because of old decisions.  I appreciated the fact that he took some time to help readers digest that and suggest some ways to deal with discouragement and chart a new path to finish well.

There is a study guide at the end of the book that you can go through alone or in a group setting.  After reading this book there is plenty of room for self-evaluation.  You'll probably want to reconsider your own direction a bit and this study guide can serve as a helpful resource.

Overall the book is a relatively easy read and was definitely thought provoking for me.  I will be keeping this one and probably referencing it in my personal life from time to time.

Publisher's Info:

Your Direction, not Your Intention, Determines Your Destination. There is often a tension between where we want to end up in life and the path we choose to get there. We fail to see that having good intentions is never good enough. Like Charlie Brown, we wrongly believe there's something to be said for trying hard. We need to understand why, in spite of our good intentions, we may have ended up at the wrong destination with our finances, our marriages, our careers, or a host of other dreams. So how do we get from where we are to where we truly want to be? The Principle of the Path is a road map to proper direction and discipline.

*I was given this book to review by booksneeze.com. The opinions in this review are mine alone and are not the opinions of the publisher.
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I always find myself saying that there is just not enough money to go around for all of the things in life that I HAVE to pay for, much less things that I WANT to pay for. This book will make those things in life that you want much more realistic to achieve.
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Die Empty

Just finished reading Todd Henry's latest book. In his last chapter one question really stuck to me.

"What does Life want from me?"
:)

Just by changing the point of view, it got me think different.

And you will find many insigthful questions inside the book. I really recommend it for any person who wants to get more out of Life.
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I saw a lot of reviews regarding the applicability of his advice.  I will say that his tone is a pretty over the top (hence 4 and not 5 stars,) but he has some really great points.  I mostly appreciate the point that you should aim to make enough money to live comfortably, doing the things that you love, and not necessarily just aim to make as much money as possible or work as hard as possible.  Replace "sitting in a private jet flying over the Himalayas" with "sitting at my son's soccer game, cheering him on" or whatever it is that you want to do with your time, and his advice feels more applicable to everyone.

The concept of diversifying your income is a great one - you just have to make it your own.  I first read this book several years ago, while I was still in the service, and realized that I had the possibility to apply his advice.  I had bought a house, and decided I would pay it off as soon as I could so that when I transitioned out of the military it wouldn't be a liability.  Instead, it's an income.  It's paid off, and I rent it out.  It's not enough to live on entirely, but that's not the point.  It enables me to work part time and still pay my bills, while going to school for a career change.  If I hadn't done that, I would have to work full time, which would leave me no time for relationships and other life-balancing things.  It's not about making the big bucks, it's about making enough to enable the life you want to live.  And that's a really cool idea.
4572928
A thought provoking book, filled with lots of experience and a fabulous variety of information. An honest approach on how to break out of the comfort zone and reach beyond for a more positive and fulfilled life.
4809728
I really enjoyed the challenge set forth in this book. It addresses many of the reasons why people get stuck and fail to live to their potential. The philosophy isn't perfect, but it's close enough to get the point across. If you need to find your purpose, this will help.

I am going to add this to my recommended reading list on my web site.

Now get going!
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Eddie writes a book that spells out the journey to the quarter-life crisis/who-am-I-as-an-adult in a very singular way. You don't have to be Asian-American to relate to the universal themes of figuring out your parents strengths and limitations, rebelling against expectations, and working hard to get to an honest assessment of one's own true desires.
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Easy to read. Good review of current thinking on how to find more satisfaction out of life.  Recommended if you're in a funk.
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This is a book written for those of us who have dreams and hopes and wishes and at the same time live normal every day lives.  Alyshia Ochse shows us a way to lead to fulfillment of those same desires.  It is a simple easy way up to the point that I asked myself why I didn't think of doing this a long time ago.
Her book is not a long theoretical idea, it is not a new age journey.  It helps us to organize our lives around a dream a month.  Even if that dream does not come completely true, it shows us the direction in which we can continue developing ourselves.
I recommend reading this short booklet.  If you don't feel it can help you - you most certainly know others who will enjoy following her ideas.  They are so do-able and realistic.
And, Alyshia is contibuting the proceeds to help children in the Domincan Republic which makes reading the book and giving it as a gift a real delight.
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The book is from an older Generation X gentleman, passing down wisdom from his life's experience. The book does a great job explaining how to get the most out of your life when it comes to deciding where you belong in the United States. He wants you to tour the country, find out where you belong, and if possible, get an early start. The more informed you are about where you want to live and retire, the more streamlined achieving your long term goals will become.
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Joseph Ritz describes with raw honesty how the external forces throughout our lives shape the person that we become.  His painful accounts of being raised by an adoptive psychologically paranoid mother and abusive father during America's years of depression and wars are told with a generous sprinkling of humor to avoid being too dark, but with an openness that draws on the reader's emotions.  His success as a journalist gives hope that we can all overcome life's adversities.  I recommend that you read it.
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The author shares a way of looking at her life that will speak to those of us who desire to build a beautiful future out of a past that may seem full of regrets, guilt, loss or shame. Turning straw into gold is a good metaphor. It is possible.

Her concept of mining for the good and relating it to gemstones and their biblical symbolism is unique. The universal and biblical principles the author has employed in her own life are examples of how anyone who sincerely desires to move her life forward in beauty can be successful. I like what she says about changing the focus from the deficit model of what is lacking, to what is possible. It is a universal law that works. But, you have to be willing to work it, and in this book, the author shares how she has done exactly that.
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A wonderful look at how some people can overcome the way they are in the world and the way the world treats them.