John Maxwell has become one of my favorite authors and speakers, and I look forward to each of his new books. I had the chance to review “Put Your Dream to the Test” and have really enjoyed it. Once again, Maxwell’s writing is very clear, easy to read and to the point.
I haven’t been such a good long term planner, especially when it comes to my life and life’s goals and this is something I’m working on changing and really appreciate the help and guidance from books like this. I really enjoy the way he uses real life stories to help illustrate the points he brings out, it helps it take on life, helps me grasp the concept more clearly and the lesson sticks with me much easier. And while I have more to learn in some areas than others, I found something to learn from and meditate on in each chapter. I feel he lays out some of the keys points and principles for making dreams reality.
If you’re someone like me who is defining my dream and bringing it to life, than I whole-heartedly recommend this book.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Beyond Talent
John Maxwell has done it again, this time grabbing me from the very first moment I cracked the book. This book is a great reminder and gives great motivation to help us reach what we can and were meant to reach. Many times it’s just that 1 extra step, that one degree of difference that takes hot water and brings it to a boil.
To say I have enjoyed this book is an understatement. I’ve found it especially helpful at this point in my life where I’m at a bit of a crossroads in my career and I’ve found it give me great tools in fine tuning my focus to see what I should maximize on and put my efforts in.
In his book, Maxwell says,
“I’ve discovered thirteen key choices that can be made to maximize any person’s talent:
1. Belief lifts your talent.
2. Passion energizes your talent.
3. Initiative activates your talent.
4. Focus directs your talent.
5. Preparation positions your talent.
6. Practice sharpens your talent.
7. Perseverance sustains your talent.
8. Courage tests your talent.
9. Teachability expands your talent.
10. Character protects your talent.
11. Relationships influence your talent.
12. Responsibility strengthens your talent.
13. Teamwork multiplies your talent.”
This book will not be put away in my bookshelf, but will be one that I will reading and rereading and studying so I can fully grasp and apply the wonderful points he covers.
To say I have enjoyed this book is an understatement. I’ve found it especially helpful at this point in my life where I’m at a bit of a crossroads in my career and I’ve found it give me great tools in fine tuning my focus to see what I should maximize on and put my efforts in.
In his book, Maxwell says,
“I’ve discovered thirteen key choices that can be made to maximize any person’s talent:
1. Belief lifts your talent.
2. Passion energizes your talent.
3. Initiative activates your talent.
4. Focus directs your talent.
5. Preparation positions your talent.
6. Practice sharpens your talent.
7. Perseverance sustains your talent.
8. Courage tests your talent.
9. Teachability expands your talent.
10. Character protects your talent.
11. Relationships influence your talent.
12. Responsibility strengthens your talent.
13. Teamwork multiplies your talent.”
This book will not be put away in my bookshelf, but will be one that I will reading and rereading and studying so I can fully grasp and apply the wonderful points he covers.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Max on Life
About the Book…
We have questions. Child-like inquiries. And deep, heavy ones.
In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been the receiving line for thousands of such questions. The questions come in letters, e-mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, from home to the hereafter.
Max writes about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions—parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships—as well as to the profound: Is God really listening?
A special addendum includes Max’s advice on writing and publishing.
Including topical and scriptural indexes and filled with classic Lucado encouragement and insight, Max on Life will quickly become a favorite resource for pastors and ministry leaders as well as new and mature believers.
My Thoughts…
When I first started reading “Max on Life”, I have to say that it didn’t really grab me as other books have or as I thought it would. I started reading it as though it were for me, and after a few minutes put it down. I think this is mainly because I already have a strong Christian background and some of the questions it covers seem very simple and questions that don’t really bother me. Later as I thought about it, I realized that there are and will be many different readers and it will be something different for each one. There will be some like myself but then others for whom this book will present and answer real life questions they have. And as I thought about it a bit more and picked the book up again, I read in a new light - The light of this book serving as a tool for me to use in my contact and interaction with others. I feel it can serve as a guide for ideas when I am faced with others asking me similar questions having to do with my faith, God and many of other questions in life.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
We have questions. Child-like inquiries. And deep, heavy ones.
In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been the receiving line for thousands of such questions. The questions come in letters, e-mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, from home to the hereafter.
Max writes about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions—parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships—as well as to the profound: Is God really listening?
A special addendum includes Max’s advice on writing and publishing.
Including topical and scriptural indexes and filled with classic Lucado encouragement and insight, Max on Life will quickly become a favorite resource for pastors and ministry leaders as well as new and mature believers.
My Thoughts…
When I first started reading “Max on Life”, I have to say that it didn’t really grab me as other books have or as I thought it would. I started reading it as though it were for me, and after a few minutes put it down. I think this is mainly because I already have a strong Christian background and some of the questions it covers seem very simple and questions that don’t really bother me. Later as I thought about it, I realized that there are and will be many different readers and it will be something different for each one. There will be some like myself but then others for whom this book will present and answer real life questions they have. And as I thought about it a bit more and picked the book up again, I read in a new light - The light of this book serving as a tool for me to use in my contact and interaction with others. I feel it can serve as a guide for ideas when I am faced with others asking me similar questions having to do with my faith, God and many of other questions in life.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com
Knock 'Em Dead 2011
Wow! This book has come as a god send. I was interested in this book being that I’ve found myself at a time of career change in my life and from reading reviews of past editions I felt this book may be of great use and value. And I haven’t been disappointed.
I have learned so much from this book, things which I feel will be of great help and strength to me in searching out my new career and job opportunities.
I’ve always dreaded having to put together my resume, but I’m starting to see it from new and different angles, and feel empowered for writing resumes that will be more successful overall.
It’s helping me to become a bit more familiar with what job interviewers are looking for. I not only feel better prepared to face this, but also to ask myself what my personal work ethics are and I have developed the qualities that are not only what others are looking for, but are qualities which will help me get ahead overall in all areas of my life.
All in all, I feel this book is a great help and aid to anyone finding themselves looking for a job in today’s job market or considering a career change and needing some additional help and information in their decision making.
Disclaimer: I received this video set free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
I have learned so much from this book, things which I feel will be of great help and strength to me in searching out my new career and job opportunities.
I’ve always dreaded having to put together my resume, but I’m starting to see it from new and different angles, and feel empowered for writing resumes that will be more successful overall.
It’s helping me to become a bit more familiar with what job interviewers are looking for. I not only feel better prepared to face this, but also to ask myself what my personal work ethics are and I have developed the qualities that are not only what others are looking for, but are qualities which will help me get ahead overall in all areas of my life.
All in all, I feel this book is a great help and aid to anyone finding themselves looking for a job in today’s job market or considering a career change and needing some additional help and information in their decision making.
Disclaimer: I received this video set free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Hermie and Friends
I always keep my eyes open for good kids materials to use with the children I work with, and also to be able to pass them on to my grand daughter. I had seen some of the previous “Hermie and Friends” collections, so jumped at the opportunity of checking this new one out when I saw it advertised!
I like the way the stories each focus on a pretty specific topic and through the fun, colorful and interactive stories help to bring the lesson to light for the children. As the saying goes, “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” and so it is true once again that a tool like this goes very far in helping children to see some of the values and morals we try to explain and teach them in their lives. It can be one thing when situations come up in day to day interactions with them for me to explain some of the ins and outs, but when they see it in such a fun, interactive way, it helps it go much farther.
Hermie and Friends “A Bug Collection” Volume 3 is a 3 DVDs set with 1 episode on each DVD, focusing on one concept at a time. Included in this set are:
“Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn’t Pray” – This story teaches children about prayer, that we don’t have to do anything special or use any special words to talk to the Lord, He’s always right here to listen and answer.
“Buzby and the Grumble Bees” – In this episode, children learn about behaving.
“Hailey and Bailey’s Silly Fight”. – Then it’s on to a lesson on how silly it is to fight, especially over little things.
There are also a couple of coloring pages for each story that you can print out if you use your DVD drive on your computer. An extra plus!
Disclaimer: I received this video set free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
I like the way the stories each focus on a pretty specific topic and through the fun, colorful and interactive stories help to bring the lesson to light for the children. As the saying goes, “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” and so it is true once again that a tool like this goes very far in helping children to see some of the values and morals we try to explain and teach them in their lives. It can be one thing when situations come up in day to day interactions with them for me to explain some of the ins and outs, but when they see it in such a fun, interactive way, it helps it go much farther.
Hermie and Friends “A Bug Collection” Volume 3 is a 3 DVDs set with 1 episode on each DVD, focusing on one concept at a time. Included in this set are:
“Milo the Mantis Who Wouldn’t Pray” – This story teaches children about prayer, that we don’t have to do anything special or use any special words to talk to the Lord, He’s always right here to listen and answer.
“Buzby and the Grumble Bees” – In this episode, children learn about behaving.
“Hailey and Bailey’s Silly Fight”. – Then it’s on to a lesson on how silly it is to fight, especially over little things.
There are also a couple of coloring pages for each story that you can print out if you use your DVD drive on your computer. An extra plus!
Disclaimer: I received this video set free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com
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