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tiffanis29's review against another edition
5.0
I feel this book was very helpful. The title was attractive and it delivered.
tommyhousworth's review against another edition
4.0
A girlfriend in grad school gave me this book, shortly before we parted ways, in fact. It was a real eye-opener to me that I lived much of my life hovering around the perimeter of the pool rather than jumping in with both feet.
Most eye-opening for me, though, was it was the first time I had been taught that fear was fine - embrace it, don't dodge it. Then, walk through the fire anyway.
I'm not saying I turned into Russell Crowe from "Gladiator" because of it. I'm still more Woody Allen from "Annie Hall", but the book did fuel me toward some braver choices in life, and I think it's a great read - not too clinical, not too esoteric - just good guidance through learning to live with the beast that resides in everyone's anxiety closet.
Most eye-opening for me, though, was it was the first time I had been taught that fear was fine - embrace it, don't dodge it. Then, walk through the fire anyway.
I'm not saying I turned into Russell Crowe from "Gladiator" because of it. I'm still more Woody Allen from "Annie Hall", but the book did fuel me toward some braver choices in life, and I think it's a great read - not too clinical, not too esoteric - just good guidance through learning to live with the beast that resides in everyone's anxiety closet.
kikiko's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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medium-paced
3.25
Solid book that helps you understand you can work through fear and accomplish anything you want! Easy read that gets you moving to the right direction in your life
frankie_cam's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
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medium-paced
3.0
tasurima's review against another edition
4.0
Despite it taking me almost three years to complete this book... I really liked it! I have read other self-help books during this time, and I found them all to be sharing pretty much the same messages: feeling fear is necessary for personal development and growth; not deciding is a decision; appreciate the here and now; be grateful for anything (good or bad) that happens, and see what you can learn from the experience. These are simple and obvious ideas, but I'm not sure I implement them in my day to day life.
I can also see why the last chapter about the 'Higher Self' can be off-putting for people... I was surprised however, to find these ideas to align with my views on faith and spirituality.
I'll probably leave this book lying around close to hand so that I can flick through it from time to time to re-calibrate myself when I might be going askew.
I can also see why the last chapter about the 'Higher Self' can be off-putting for people... I was surprised however, to find these ideas to align with my views on faith and spirituality.
I'll probably leave this book lying around close to hand so that I can flick through it from time to time to re-calibrate myself when I might be going askew.