Today Matters - 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success
John C. Maxwell
Warner Faith
Time Warner Book Group
Today Matters available through Amazon
Sometimes, within our work environment (or lack of), we need to take stock of what it is that we personally need - how do we define ourselves, and more importantly - how can we redefine ourselves if our world collapses - as one often feels in an unemployment crisis or enforced career change. This book helps us do just that - BUT the responsibility lies with you. No magic pill or incantation. No "one size fits all" mentality. Just being able to take control of your life, and steer it the way you want - one step or practice at a time, or as many steps as you can, until you reach all 12 daily practices.
If you're looking for that magic pill to erase all your woes - don't look here. If you are looking for a proven way to make sense of your life; to help yourself; to learn how to help yourself - then you've come to the right place.
No, John Maxwell's latest book is not an earth-shattering new concept. But it is a complete guide to helping you get where and what you want - including figuring out where and what that is. The most endearing part though is finally, someone willing to say out loud - Today does matter - and what you do today will effect tomorrow. Finally, someone saying - you don't have to live for tomorrow, nor do you have to only live in today - BUT the two are tied together. What a simple concept - take control now so you can control later. And you ARE in control - even if you do not have that job you want, or can't seem to find a job, or are in a situation that you want out of but don't know how to do it. We often forget that basic idea - we CAN change.
This book not only provides an easy read - the author gets as close as he can to giving you a personal seminar. Even better than the seminar, actually, as you can go back to "hear again" what he said to you previously, without having to attend the whole seminar! The book is divided into chapters corresponding to the 12 Daily Practices - which do not have to be completed in a particular sequence. Each chapter follows the same format - explanation of the principle, personal examples (both positive and negative); quotations pointing to the principle; and the best part - how to actually DO the principle - carefully guided exercises to get you involved.
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