Review of From Drift to SHIFT

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[Following is a volunteer review of "From Drift to SHIFT" by Jody B. Miller.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Human beings are social animals. We have heard these lines as part of various conversations. The truth is that living in isolation is not part of being human. We care about our friends, family, and other human beings. Due to this, our lives go through many challenges. The plot of the book From Drift to Shift by Jody B. Miller revolves around providing the true meaning of happiness and ensuring that timely changes or shifts are made in our lives that could lead us to utmost happiness.

The book is divided into four parts. In the first part, the discussion is laid out regarding the importance of change. Change is a scary word. It is the most challenging thing to achieve. As we age, we create a safe barrier called our comfort zone. Breaking out of our comfort zone is very difficult to achieve. However, living in this shell for extended periods leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness. This is precisely why the writer explains in detail the importance of change. Pushing our boundaries and enabling trust can lead to a more exciting life. The book's second part is dedicated to understanding the indicators that life throws at us to ensure that we make a shift. This was my favorite part of the book since it was relatable to my feelings while making a shift. The book's third part encourages us to follow a plan and remain persistent in achieving a successful shift. This is a step-by-step guide for ensuring that the shift is successful. The book's fourth part is dedicated to the living examples of people who made their shift successful.

The book has a lot of positive points. The writer does an incredible job of staying true to the book's topic. Most self-help books have the recurring problem of trying to explain a simple outcome in a complicated manner. We know the problem and understand the solution, but the path to reach it is very complex. However, this book follows a straightforward path, and it remains confident in providing a solution in a simple yet effective manner. Another striking aspect of the book is the brilliant editing. I could not find any errors that would affect the overall experience.

The only negative aspect of the book is the informal style of writing that the author chose to follow. Frankly, I liked the approach on certain pages. It was a welcome change from the other self-help books. However, after a certain point, ensuring this was non-fiction became difficult. Overdependency on this informal style could have been avoided to ensure the readers get an overall experience.

I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars. I would like the readers to experience this book since it is jam-packed with many powerful messages. This is a crisp version of how to make the necessary changes in time to achieve what we want in life. As mentioned, I was not a fan of the informal style of writing, which led to the deduction of one star. However, I hope other readers like the narration style and gain much more from the book than I did. I recommend this book to students and everyone who works in a corporate structure since they are the most vulnerable to understanding the indicators for changing various aspects of their lives.

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[Sarah Zain]

As a person who never likes change, reading this book may be a challenge for me. Your review is neat and you explain the aspects of the book wonderfully.

[Amy Luman]

I don’t think that there is anyone who truly likes change. It is necessary, however, to keep everything moving. I spent a great deal of my life just drifting, going from one thing to another with the least effort. Fortunately, now that I have grown older, and less concerned about what others think, I try to take a more active role in how my life turns out.