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The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Less
by Tonya Dalton
My bookclub’s first book club selection of 2020 is The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton. We wanted something inspiring and motivational to kick off the new year. The majority of us are moms so we can totally relate to the content of this book. There are so many things to juggle between sports schedules, school, work, etc… This book shows readers how to prioritize the important items in life-how to put what is important, front and center. With this overwhelming world, we often lose belief in ourselves and we lose focus on what really matters. We begin to limit ourselves and find that our lives are defined by our choices. Tonya Dalton gives examples and provides many different scenarios within the book. The focus is to use our most precious commodity, time, more wisely.
I was so so excited about this book and honestly, it is great. Especially for those who struggle with organizing their time and just feel like they could barely keep their head above water. Unfortunately, nothing in this book is really groundbreaking. It says the same old thing other self-help books have said but just focuses on motherhood. That being said, I have implemented many of these techniques LONG before I knew this book existed. Many times I found myself waiting for the “AHA” moment. It never came. The book starts off incredibly strong and ends beautifully. The middle left me struggling to pay attention. The examples she uses are not relatable. Sorry, but I don’t plan to be Warren Buffet, nor do I want to be. I just want to successfully get through each day feeling like a great person and a great mom. I often found that the examples and the scenarios were a little privileged. This book is not for the mom who has to work 2 or 3 jobs and has to choose between bills and food. I have been in that situation and if I would have read this book then— I would have thrown it across the room.
The author is the narrator and I know she hosts a podcast. But honestly, the narration was a problem for me. She accented certain words. For example, “We are LIMITING ourselves.” or “LET’s focus ON what REALLY matters.” It drove me nuts, so I probably won’t be listening to the podcast. It just wasn’t for me. Since the podcast is successful, I am assuming it is just a me thing. Anyway, I almost rated this book 2 stars based on my enjoyment. But then I thought about it. The ideas and tips are great and could be helpful. I just already do most of what is suggested. This book also comes with a reading guide for readers to help put these tools to the test. So I actually rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. I hope this book helps others to find their North Star.
I was so so excited about this book and honestly, it is great. Especially for those who struggle with organizing their time and just feel like they could barely keep their head above water. Unfortunately, nothing in this book is really groundbreaking. It says the same old thing other self-help books have said but just focuses on motherhood. That being said, I have implemented many of these techniques LONG before I knew this book existed. Many times I found myself waiting for the “AHA” moment. It never came. The book starts off incredibly strong and ends beautifully. The middle left me struggling to pay attention. The examples she uses are not relatable. Sorry, but I don’t plan to be Warren Buffet, nor do I want to be. I just want to successfully get through each day feeling like a great person and a great mom. I often found that the examples and the scenarios were a little privileged. This book is not for the mom who has to work 2 or 3 jobs and has to choose between bills and food. I have been in that situation and if I would have read this book then— I would have thrown it across the room.
The author is the narrator and I know she hosts a podcast. But honestly, the narration was a problem for me. She accented certain words. For example, “We are LIMITING ourselves.” or “LET’s focus ON what REALLY matters.” It drove me nuts, so I probably won’t be listening to the podcast. It just wasn’t for me. Since the podcast is successful, I am assuming it is just a me thing. Anyway, I almost rated this book 2 stars based on my enjoyment. But then I thought about it. The ideas and tips are great and could be helpful. I just already do most of what is suggested. This book also comes with a reading guide for readers to help put these tools to the test. So I actually rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. I hope this book helps others to find their North Star.