Suck it up and realize a future that could be
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I use to read post apocalyptic books years ago and this one sounded really good so I had to check it out. It was good, it was realistic, graphic, honest.... It was exactly what I guess I was expecting, but this book just made the scenario of what could be so real it, to me, it was kind of depressing. It tells what I believe would be the truth though so hell yea, read it, suck it up and realize a future that could be.
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If you think the world is going to hell in a hand basket, this is your chance to think again. Just the title alone has been used recently to talk about our broken political process, our seemingly unending wars, and the rate at which we are screwing up our planet. Enough really is enough in a world that is showing the strains of 7+ billion human beings. Try it, I think you'll like the idea that MORE, as a concept for life on this planet today, has run its coarse and will destroy us if we continue down its path. This book is for those people who know in their hearts that once they have enough, they will always prosper.
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It's a fun read, but more than that it gives you the insights and tools for success. I've got an MBA, but the problem with conducting cost / benefit analyses and developing marketing plans is you only have the facts of yesterday and the guesses about tomorrow. This book, with humility and clarity, helps you develop the skill to understand the facts of tomorrow. From that, you can achieve your dreams. Hey, not so many years ago this industry did not even exist. Want to be a titan of the next big thing? Read this book :)
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Sometimes what you have is not satisfying, so you venture off and place yourself backwards instead of moving forward. How can you make things better when your lead by passion?

The dialogue in this read keeps you anticipating for more. You trend to wonder if and when, until it happens. I could possible read this again.
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The idea here is to get people thinking about what kind of future we'll have once we no longer have cheap, easy fossil fuel--much sooner than most people think. So John Michael Greer had a contest, asking his blog readers to compose short stories set in such a world, and he chose the best dozen (including one he wrote himself). I don't often BUY books--I get them from libraries--but I didn't think I could get this one from a library and I couldn't resist its premise. I too have thought that only science fiction helps people imagine, and thereby CHOOSE, elements of the world as history flows; it can help us avoid mistakes and can thereby help us choose a better future. But most science fiction these days is either actually fantasy--in which case it's useless for this purpose, as we will NOT have unicorns or magicians in our future--or else it's dystopian horror, worst-case imaginings--or Promethean, adolescent fantasies of Man Challenging the Stars (and the Bad Guys--much of this strain is military lately).
Not in this book. JMG decreed that all stories must be realistic, so there are no magic wands and no monsters--just believable people struggling mostly with classic problems in a world in which nobody drives or flies, in which most people must engage in farming or trade--the world in which our children will actually live. Each world is a bit different, of course. Yet many are not mutually exclusive--after all, one likely aspect of the world to come is that it will get "bigger," in the sense that localities will differ much more. Globalization will be a thing of the past, along with easy travel and instant global communication.
In my opinion, although most of the stories were written by amateurs, only the first two showed it--those two struck me as pasting a thin veneer of fiction over a well-imagined setting, while all the others did a better job of creating a real story, with characters that caught you up in their problems.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, I do recommend it, and I'll mention that JMG just ran another contest--there will be a Volume Two. Good. We also need novels in this ouvre--in fact, Greer wrote one...maybe I can get THAT one from the library...
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This book has given me incredible hope for how I can take charge of my life and turn my goals into future realities. I bought the audiobook, and found Druckers advice to be clear and encouraging. I feel now that I have already started to develop a future-focused mindset, one with which I am not only making plans for what I will do in years to come but also how I have gotten to where I am today. Drucker causes readers to realize that there are opportunities all around us, and it is our decision whether or not to go after them; he also discusses how we can create our own opportunities. I am currently a junior in college, and am so pleased that my business professor recommended this read. Drucker provides nothing but clear, sound advice on how to change your perspective and look to the future to really make your dreams come truewith the right approach! I would definitely tell a friend to read this book, as I believe that my perspective has changed for the better and I feel positive about my future.
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The great thing about this book is that anyone can apply its ideas and philosophies to their own situation. It  helps the reader to become much more self aware. We all know life can suck at times, but there are ways to overcome and find happiness during those tough times.
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Helps you see what you have right now, how not to be afraid of any kind of future. Worth your time, attention and money.
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Take the journey toward more understanding of your wants and desires. This book will give you the kick-start to go inward and grab some news ideas about where your life is taking you. A book to be read and re-read.
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This book open my mind on what ils really possible in life by simply put your mind, focus and hard work on it. Of course be in the good place is a plus but dosen't mean you can't do it.

It's about the real harsh truth about life and what it takes, it's not a rainbow version of "You can do it too" oh no. If you want to be on top you gonna have to sacrifice so much so it's important to know that and have the right people around and even that it doesn't garranty anything.

So if you "think" you want to be successful, read this book and you'll know instantly. And don't trick yourself by being pump up and "really" want it.

And I understand now why 99% of the wealth is own by 1% of the population.

I'll read it again it's well written and easy to read.
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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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A better future is right around the corner.  The more people who know about this, the better.  It makes sense.
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Saving our Pennys should be a must read on many people's reading list. It's a book that will teach you about yourself and your life and help you answer a question; "What are you doing with your life here?"

It follows the life of a school teacher as he begins another year of school in the fast lane of life where everyone's goal seems to be getting to the end of term, submitting all the paperwork and just surviving. There is a wonderful analogy of a steam train going full steam ahead to its ultimate destination, regardless of the individual desires of it's passengers.

But our teacher wants more, he wants to remember why he began teaching, he wants to be free of the fear and dread that each day brings as it weighs him down in ever more exhaustion. A fellow teacher offers him the chance to make that change, to step off the train and make a conscious choice to live.

Taking baby steps, movement occurs, enlightenment happens. There was a wonderful moment when he opened the eyes of his students, and one I wish to write down here. If you live to be 100 years old you will be given 36 500 days. "Use your days, be sincere, be genuine, take nothing for granted, treat others well, treat yourself well, be great" How many days of your life have you lived? What have you done with your life?
This review is based upon a free copy of the book provided by the authors.
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Do you want to understand how your kids will develop a better future for our world? Read this book right now!
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Forget what you "think" you know about mindset, motivation, and the pursuit of happiness in life.  Forget trying to convince yourself that Thursday night happy hours after work, entry level BMW's and single rounds of golf on Sunday afternoon after mowing the lawn will fulfill you for the next 30+ years (if you even live that long).  This book is a literary PUNCH to the face of mediocrity, and it just might light the fuse that changes your life...

As a HUGE fan of author MJ DeMarco's last book, The Millionaire Fastlane, I had been looking forward to reading this one since the first "hints" of it started circling on the forums.  Unfortunately for many, this book pulls no punches and holds nothing back.  If you are looking for a "feel good" book to coddle you and tell you that your 9-5 job in cubicle world "isn't" as bad as it seems while you dwell on it in misery over your half-hour lunch break in the company cafeteria, this isn't it.  Instead, this book breaks the barrier that so many other "gurus" and motivation/mindset authors dance around.  And its powerful.

"Unscripted" will open your eyes to the fact that there IS another life out there.  It will remind you that when you were a teenager with pictures of a Lamborghini on your bedroom wall, you had energy because the world was literally at your feet.  As you begin running that hamster wheel and slowly letting those dreams die, many of us have traded those decades old goals and aspirations for an entry level job with health insurance and a 401K that will allow you retire as a senior citizen (NOT as the 35-year old Lambo owner you envy at car shows).

For those looking for IGNITION, this is THE book you need in your life.  This is the one that will (hopefully) make you get up off the couch and map out a plan (something so many people FAIL to do in pursuit of their goals), while finally feeling "excited" again about the future.  This book reminds us that luck is not going to make you rich, despite your pleas for salvation watching network television re-runs at 10PM at night, dreading the blast of the alarm at 6AM, signaling that another work day is about to begin.

There is a reason why hundreds of entry-level houses sit together in suburban communities, while only a few giant mansions overlook them all up on a hill.  Unscripted explains why some people own those mansions, while other people simply envy them.

Thank you to MJ for (yet again) shaking things up and reminding so many people that happiness can be 100% funded by entrepreneurship.  You just have to be willing to get off the couch.  "Unscripted" is the book that millions of people have need to read, but no one (until now) had the balls to write.
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Suspend your beliefs, let the future take you over, think about the implications, and read on.  Are you into IT?  Have you read his prior books (this is #4 in a series, start at #1) then go forth and enjoy.  I did.
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Dan Abelow is a TRUE visionary and has penned a book that depicts a reality that we could see in our lifetime. At least I HOPE so.

Dan's vision includes infinite knowledge for all and proposes solutions to some of our toughest global challenges. I recommend anyone working in the digital media industry READ what could be in our future. Futurists, strategists and digital technology gurus need to pay attention to the ideas in this book.