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fbroom's review against another edition
4.0
This was my bed time book (audio) last week. I didn’t like the narrator at all. I thought she was slow. This is not my first book on the subject and so only few things were new to me. I also thought there were repetitions sometimes (it could be the fact the narrator was extremely slow). I liked the chapter on the distinction between “get better” vs “be good” goals.
2015 update
after two years of applying get better vs be good ... actually it works really well
2015 update
after two years of applying get better vs be good ... actually it works really well
annamgane's review against another edition
Had to read this book for class but needed to stop wasting my time on it after the midterm.
emp1234's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I picked this up thinking "Okay, another SH book in an endless stream of me try to get my butt in gear." However, this book made me actually think about myself from a different perspective. I learned some unflattering things including that I set my bar low because I don't want to bother with something unless I know I can be good at it. It annoys me when people use phrases like "life changing" to describe books because it seems so melodramatic, but that's the phrase I thought of when I was done reading this book.
itsdoroo's review against another edition
4.0
I had to read for a class so I read it more critically. I think it as great book for people in management, teachers etc. I think it can help a lot of people. The book cites a lot of science-based evidence. Unlike other self-help book, it goes further than the obvious "be positive" and anecdotal evidence. However, I did not like the fatphobic ideas in this book. Having a milkshake won't make you unattractive.
piabo's review against another edition
3.0
Good book, far from "You can do everything if you just believe in yourself and follow these three steps". The author uses scientific evidence to show what makes people more successful and what less.
It seems a lot more realistic than other books.
This book gives you tools to start and continue working on goals like studying better, spending more time with friends/family, dealing with finance, working "harder", or change habits. But it also explains how to take breaks, when to quit, and other tips for improving mental health.
I did not like that a major focus was on dieting and losing weight, as I don't think that is a goal that can be reached by determination and right planning, and I found the language triggering for people dealing with disordered eating behaviors.
Had to read it for school.
It seems a lot more realistic than other books.
This book gives you tools to start and continue working on goals like studying better, spending more time with friends/family, dealing with finance, working "harder", or change habits. But it also explains how to take breaks, when to quit, and other tips for improving mental health.
I did not like that a major focus was on dieting and losing weight, as I don't think that is a goal that can be reached by determination and right planning, and I found the language triggering for people dealing with disordered eating behaviors.
Had to read it for school.
ejdecoster's review against another edition
3.0
Another psychological-research-based look at self-improvement, like [b:59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot|6340948|59 Seconds Think a Little, Change a Lot|Richard Wiseman|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1246877271s/6340948.jpg|6526964], Dr Grant Halvorson looks at different factors that affect how we set, approach and understand our goals. Part of the book promotes already widespread advice for how to reach your goals, such as 'practice your self-control' and 'set specific milestones.' Early sections of the book, which I found more interesting, covered attitudinal differences such as entity vs incremental theory (do you believe intelligence is innate or an acquired skill) and promotional vs preventional motivation (do you seek success to gain affection or to avoid the withdrawal of affection). These early sections provide an interesting framework for the book, allowing readers to determine motivational tactics that are more likely to work within their pre-existing mindset and attitudes.
meera01's review against another edition
4.0
I liked how each chapter provided you with self-examination of your goals and motivations. I can't say that I learned anything new really about how to succeed in your goals but the information was framed in a way that made me enjoy reading this book. I also got ideas on how to motivate my children and students better which was unique from previous books I've read.
bookworm33's review against another edition
3.0
There was a lot of good insight in this book about our own motivations and how to break unsuccessful patterns. This was an enjoyable read with lots of examples and anecdotes.
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