for making this an easy read that has long-term benefits
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Everything you need to finally stop procrastinating is in this one book!  This is not your typical "how to" book--Leslie gathered thought-provoking personal stories from successful business professionals and entrepreneurs that showed me the steps on how to end my procrastination immediately.  Instead of running away from feeling overwhelm, I embrace it with excitement knowing that I can overcome it.  Thank you, Leslie, for making this an easy read that has long-term benefits!
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When you owe a lot of money, the last thing you want to do is read a book. However, the smart insights and 30-day plan contained in Zero Debt have the potential to curb negative spending habits for life.

I appreciate the way Khalfani breaks down the process of debt reduction into smaller chunks that anyone can manage. Even if you follow half of her advice, you'll make a positive impact on spending and saving habits.

Aside from the book's adult target, it also has merit for college students, as colleges rarely bring a speaker such as me on campus to provide them with lessons on debt management before problems start.

Khafani surprised me by suggesting that readers pay for their credit report, especially because it can be obtained free of charge once a year. She did, however, mention the free option on a later page.

Use the advice in this book one day at a time. By month's end you'll realize and put into action good habits to minimize debt.
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Easy read that profoundly influenced my thoughts on food and nutrition. The authors have a great writing style and breakdown complex scientific information into a way that makes sense to the not-so-scientific person. I followed this plan with better than expected results: lost 12 lbs (even though I wasn't doing this to lose weight), improved sleep, improved energy, clearer skin, and better athletic performance.
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Gratefully, I received a courtesy copy of Karins excellent self-health book in exchange for an honest review. So, I find it to be a well-written easy read, packed full of common sense and effective ideas and techniques to help reduce stress, elevate well-being, and care responsibly for the environment. Some of the specific topics include a test for determining your stress level,  breathing and meditation techniques, clearing out clutter, celebrating success, dropping worry and negative talk, nutrition, and much more.  Read it, enjoy it, and apply these helpful pointers that will even save to you some money. ~Fred P. Gallo PHD, author of Energy Tapping, and Energy Tapping for Trauma
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If you care about your financial future and your purchasing power, you will want to read this book.  Robert"s style makes for easy reading and the information is presented in a manner that is interesting and that sticks in your head; nothing dry about it.  You will learn useful tips you can put intoin play immediately as wellthe as what you can do in long-term goal-setting.
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I'm all about inviting excellence in at the moment, so the title caught my eye. The chapters are a really nice bite size, easy and quick to read, making it pleasant to dip in and out of, but leaving you something to think about. Another thing I like about it is the way the author gives a nod to people or other books that have influenced her, it makes it a kind of reference book as well as one to keep on the shelf in it's own right.
2104266
Very practical info and a good reminder for most of the info. The title is especially telling - the ideas presented here are easily incorporated into everyday life - it's that simple. This said, there are a few points that made me really think. I had never coupled money management with health. The connection is correct when taken in the context of the ideas in this book. Sebastian does a great job of tying the importance of both together. I also liked the idea of managed credit card use to reap huge benefits. I will certainly look at the many offers I receive differently now. Thank you for your insight and willingness to share with the rest of us. I especially enjoyed the French twist on the English language. Very enjoyable read. If you are looking for some quick ideas to better money management, I recommend the book.
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The author is easy to read, and her plan is well put together.  The best thing I learned is her statement that you should not have anything in your home that you do not love.  That priority is helpful.  She advocates a marathon of "cleaning out" -- one that she says takes about six months for the average home.  And she wants us to do it by category, not by room.  New idea to me.  She says start with getting rid of the easy stuff first -- things have little emotional connection, saving the old letters and photographs until last -- when you are stronger, she says!
3151391
This book is easy to read. Once you absorb the basic plan, it is not too hard to implement. I feel it offers a very healthy way of eating that is sustainable for the long haul, versus and "lop-sided" eating plans such as low carb or low fat. It teaches a lot about nutritional food products to add to your core menu. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to eat more healthily.
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The book was very easy to read with large print.  The book was broken down into very easy to understand sections.  The author provides a very interesting perspective that many men and women should read whether you ultimately agree or not.  It is important to understand this very important perspective and follow it if it works for you.  To avoid exposure to this important perspective is extremely unwise and will lead to less developed understanding of the actual motivations of many men and women when engaged in relationships with each other.  I enjoyed the book.
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This book is an easy read, with simple, clear examples that provide the tools for expanding one's thinking about methods of personal investment and exploring alternatives for making large scale purchases.  Although debt is a four letter word, this book shows it is not evil or undesirable.  It convincingly forces you to look at debt as a good thing, demonstrating how one can leverage debt for personal gain and improved financial security.  Well worth the time it takes to read it.
2671640
I found this to be a worthwhile read with the caveats that, like a lot of self-help books, there was a some filler and that much of the focus of the book didn't address my life.

The author carried with him an assumption that women reading the book would be working moms and that their concerns and stresses would concern juggling work and child-rearing. I suppose it's a statistically safe bet, but it also meant that much of the book, while interesting, was not germane to my life.

I've noticed that these types of books also tend to encapsulate some fairly simple advice, but adds a lot of anecdotes and repetition, and this book is no exception. It's almost as if they're trying to sell you on something you already own. Once the "selling" was over and the book began in earnest, I found it to be well-written, interesting, and helpful.

What I did like is the central advice of the book. The concept that working to improve weaknesses is not as important is playing to and celebrating your strengths, that there's no great value in a balanced life, because not all areas of your life are going to be equally rewarding. There was some insight in there that I'll take with me.

There's also a quiz on what role you play in life. I was impressed with the results that say I'm an equalizer, because it describes my motivations and interests accurately and in a way I've never seen before. The author made me realize some strengths that I'd overlooked and now I can make efforts to bring more of the things I truly enjoy into my life on a more regular basis.

Filler aside, a focus that doesn't reflect my life aside, I'm better off for having read this book and my guess is that if you're a woman who is wondering why with all the choicest you have, all the blessings in your life, happiness still eludes you, that you'll come away with some answers and solutions
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As a believer in the power positivity, mindful living, and in putting out to the universe what you want to manifest, Prosperity for Writers is perfect for me as it directly applies the abundance mindset to the long-term career of writing. Its a short read, and the exercises are relatively quick to complete. But they're critical for supporting the writers prosperity mindset, and are great for building affirmations that resonate with you and your specific idea of writing success.
Even if affirmations seem too New Age-y or woo woo for you, youll find something useful in this book. The 100-day plan alone is worth the price of admission. Ive easily implemented the techniques into my daily mindfulness practice and can honestly say Im far more focused and *excited* when I approach the parts of writing that I usually abhor (like editing or the administrative stuff). All in all a great book and one Ill return to over and over again as my career progresses and my goals change.
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Having begun my teaching career in the mid 1970s by picking up five classes of kids who really wanted to be known as students, not as "the sweat hogs," and ultimately all but four or five of whom openly showed that they enjoyed having had the class for up to three years, I feel as though I can relate to a good deal of what Ms. Gurr says generally about at-risk kids.

By the time I retired from teaching academic students, I was noticing socialization and health problems similar to those experienced by the remedial reading students of the mid 70s.  I suspect that these days, if parents are not involved with their children, conditions are no better.  They may be worse.

When I began to read MENTOR YOUTH NOW, I told myself to overlook Ms. Gurr's repeated references to herself and her accomplishments, since initially they seemed a bit much.  After a couple of chapters that delivered on the promises of the introductory section, however,  I was ready to hear from her whenever she wanted to chime in.  I also found the Macintosh-style boxes holding stories for special consideration less and less bothersome.  Maybe I just became accustomed to the book's style, but really I think the preponderance of good information and convincing reflection of experience won me over.

Bottom line:  this is a good book.  Maybe it isn't the only one you'll want to read regarding mentoring, but it has the ring of authenticity.  Also, my experience with creative endeavors, though not graced by performance artists, tells me that Ms. Gurr is on to something that works.  (When I was teaching, the National Council of Teachers of English brought us some of the info that Ms. Gurr apparently learned as a writer and applied so usefully to the needs of at-risk children.)  Although a careful testing, reading, and exercise program probably did as much as anything to help my students to gain minimally one year in comprehension for each year they had my class, activities like writing original poetry and holding a simple play on "the big stage" of the school for an audience composed of years 9 through 11 of the reading classes certainly helped the 12th graders to pull together and end their senior year on a high note.  Such a continuation of affective progress was important for people who easily could have seen themselves as wasting time in a final year of school.  Officially, mentoring the students was not part of my job, and choosing to add it to teaching did make things more difficult at times, but ultimately we had fun.

That's why Ms. Gurr's book rings true.
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This is a good book to read if you want to learn or continue to grow in doing business in a long-term way.  I fully recommend this book to anyone who's looking to add more knowledge to their current way of doing business and also as an outlet as to how to enjoy the good times and keep moving forward during the harder times of business...whether an entrepreneur or small business, this book covers a wide spectrum and is an easy read.
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This book is a quick read that's easy to get through during your free time. For those worried about becoming more of a conversationalist, or simply becoming more likable, there are a few points in the book that can easily be practiced in everyday situations. I enjoyed reading the studies, the majority of what we do and accomplish is based on energy, and this book aims to teach the reader how to successfully channel that energy. While this book had a few flaws in the grammar department, I enjoyed its content. I received this book in return for my unbiased opinion.
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This book is written in simple, understandable language; the initial read is quick and provides an overview of the concepts. The reader can then go back and re-read the material to become more deeply aware of how to put positive thoughts into practice. The author uses examples from everyday life of situations or attitudes that needed changing and explains how positive affirmations can make positive changes. An alphabetized list of affirmations is included so that readers can choose what resonates for their need to change.

The book makes you really think about how your choice of words for describing reality affects and drives that reality. Beyond that, believing something good can happen can make it happen. These concepts are life-affirming and practical and, in this complicated world, bring us a way to have a more fulfilling and abundant life.