Review of The Maestro Monologue
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Review of The Maestro Monologue
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Maestro Monologue" by Rob White.]
We are all so concerned with what goes on around us and little concerned about what goes on within us. We are busy pointing to situations and events, blaming them for our current experiences. This is easy to do, but, if there is a better approach to getting what we want, would we give it a try - would you give it a try? This better option is well enshrined, expatiated, and exemplified in The Maestro Monologue by Bob White.
It is easy to think this is another book that churns out motivational gimmicks. No, it is not. It brings to understanding the presence of two personalities in everyone. One is the "Intruder" while the other is the "Maestro". Due to our circumstances, situations, and experiences, we have all succumbed to the leading of the intruder, the personality that is a caricature of our true selves. On the contrary, the real us, the maestro, is all forgotten as a result of the actions of the intruder. The focus here is getting our true selves back in charge, back in the control seats of our inner world; thereby, painting the world around us in the brilliant colours we desire.
One of the features that sets the book apart is the style of the exposition of its subject matter. It uses a realistic approach. The book is not focused on giving tips of quick fixes, it gives a deep exploration of the problem and the solution. It attacks the problem at its roots with a solution that demands continuous practices and engagements to solve the problem. This mirrors how problems of the minds are dealt with it in life. Also, there is a sequential approach to the issue. First, Bob explains the problem, the intruder. Then, the maestro is unveiled to the reader. Thereafter, how to awaken the maestro with ammunitions that would put it back in charge are explored.
Another feature is the use of acronyms as mnemonics to help the reader remember the concepts discussed. In actual situations, thoughts are rolled out in multitudes, especially self-demeaning ones. To arrest them, one needs to remember what weapon in one's arsenal to use to arrest them, and what better way to quickly call to remembrance the weapon if not with sharp acronyms that form the endpoints of effective interventions. There is the UU (Ultimate Understanding), MD (Marvelous Denial), IA (Inspiring Addictions) and more. These mnemonics that are splashed across this rendition makes it easy to commit its highlights to mind.
The clear, cohesive, and coherent unveiling of the subject matter makes this book worth the rating of 4 out of 4 stars. Although there are few errors, the message is not interfered with by their presence and this exposition can be said to be excellently edited, which makes it a recommended read for all who have tried to break free from cycles of bad thoughts or life experiences and are making little or no headway.
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The Maestro Monologue
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We are all so concerned with what goes on around us and little concerned about what goes on within us. We are busy pointing to situations and events, blaming them for our current experiences. This is easy to do, but, if there is a better approach to getting what we want, would we give it a try - would you give it a try? This better option is well enshrined, expatiated, and exemplified in The Maestro Monologue by Bob White.
It is easy to think this is another book that churns out motivational gimmicks. No, it is not. It brings to understanding the presence of two personalities in everyone. One is the "Intruder" while the other is the "Maestro". Due to our circumstances, situations, and experiences, we have all succumbed to the leading of the intruder, the personality that is a caricature of our true selves. On the contrary, the real us, the maestro, is all forgotten as a result of the actions of the intruder. The focus here is getting our true selves back in charge, back in the control seats of our inner world; thereby, painting the world around us in the brilliant colours we desire.
One of the features that sets the book apart is the style of the exposition of its subject matter. It uses a realistic approach. The book is not focused on giving tips of quick fixes, it gives a deep exploration of the problem and the solution. It attacks the problem at its roots with a solution that demands continuous practices and engagements to solve the problem. This mirrors how problems of the minds are dealt with it in life. Also, there is a sequential approach to the issue. First, Bob explains the problem, the intruder. Then, the maestro is unveiled to the reader. Thereafter, how to awaken the maestro with ammunitions that would put it back in charge are explored.
Another feature is the use of acronyms as mnemonics to help the reader remember the concepts discussed. In actual situations, thoughts are rolled out in multitudes, especially self-demeaning ones. To arrest them, one needs to remember what weapon in one's arsenal to use to arrest them, and what better way to quickly call to remembrance the weapon if not with sharp acronyms that form the endpoints of effective interventions. There is the UU (Ultimate Understanding), MD (Marvelous Denial), IA (Inspiring Addictions) and more. These mnemonics that are splashed across this rendition makes it easy to commit its highlights to mind.
The clear, cohesive, and coherent unveiling of the subject matter makes this book worth the rating of 4 out of 4 stars. Although there are few errors, the message is not interfered with by their presence and this exposition can be said to be excellently edited, which makes it a recommended read for all who have tried to break free from cycles of bad thoughts or life experiences and are making little or no headway.
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The Maestro Monologue
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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