Review of Always Strive to Be a Better You
Posted: 10 May 2023, 13:32
[Following is a volunteer review of "Always Strive to Be a Better You" by Pete Hall.]
Always Strive to Be a Better You by Pete Hall is a wonderful book. The author says that we are like greyhounds going after an elusive rabbit. What does that mean? What does Plato say on a coffee date? Alice is in Wonderland and asking Cheshire for directions. How does that relate to our lives? The best way to find the answers to all these queries is to read the book.
The book has thirteen key lessons, uses seven ordinary but exemplary individuals, and finds how they exemplify these keys. The real-life examples of these lessons that the author shows through seven individuals make them more achievable. It talks about our inner thoughts (that voice in your head that speaks to you), who we are at our core, and finding our antelopes (our herd). I now know what qualities I would like and need to develop: habits, work-life balance, body, mind, and soul—the triad; it all comes down to thirteen elemental keys that anyone can implement in their life.
The author gives a pause at certain intervals and asks questions, giving us a moment to reflect, start our inner monologue, and answer them. I appreciate these pauses, as I had plenty of time to ponder the questions and digest what I had read. I had a great time reading, reflecting, and realizing how important these key lessons are and how I should use them for my elusive rabbit goal. Despite working for a livelihood, we all dream of a happy, good, and virtuous life, and what else is there? I loved the opening chapter of the book.
The author deserves applause as he effortlessly engaged the readers with witty conversations with his subjects. I liked how frank and open the conversations felt. I enjoyed how the author questioned what we (readers) would ask throughout his chats with friends and on individual themes. His small interjections and Plato’s wisdom or enactment were splendid.
As I read each chapter, I tried to find their meaning in my life, trying to sync them, and they did, like water to the sea. It is not about rich or famous people but ordinary people like you and me: coaches, principals, and actors who display energy and courage and even have their own mantras. You can learn more about what matters, how it all comes together, and how we, like the seven subjects, can achieve the ultimate goal of living a happy, virtuous, and good life.
I rate it five out of five stars. I rate it five stars for all the above reasons. It was a seamless reading experience, as I found no errors. I conclude that a professional skillfully edited it. I dislike nothing about the story. All the readers who strive to be better, are pursuing an impossible goal, or want to live a happy, virtuous, and good life can read this book.
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Always Strive to Be a Better You
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Always Strive to Be a Better You by Pete Hall is a wonderful book. The author says that we are like greyhounds going after an elusive rabbit. What does that mean? What does Plato say on a coffee date? Alice is in Wonderland and asking Cheshire for directions. How does that relate to our lives? The best way to find the answers to all these queries is to read the book.
The book has thirteen key lessons, uses seven ordinary but exemplary individuals, and finds how they exemplify these keys. The real-life examples of these lessons that the author shows through seven individuals make them more achievable. It talks about our inner thoughts (that voice in your head that speaks to you), who we are at our core, and finding our antelopes (our herd). I now know what qualities I would like and need to develop: habits, work-life balance, body, mind, and soul—the triad; it all comes down to thirteen elemental keys that anyone can implement in their life.
The author gives a pause at certain intervals and asks questions, giving us a moment to reflect, start our inner monologue, and answer them. I appreciate these pauses, as I had plenty of time to ponder the questions and digest what I had read. I had a great time reading, reflecting, and realizing how important these key lessons are and how I should use them for my elusive rabbit goal. Despite working for a livelihood, we all dream of a happy, good, and virtuous life, and what else is there? I loved the opening chapter of the book.
The author deserves applause as he effortlessly engaged the readers with witty conversations with his subjects. I liked how frank and open the conversations felt. I enjoyed how the author questioned what we (readers) would ask throughout his chats with friends and on individual themes. His small interjections and Plato’s wisdom or enactment were splendid.
As I read each chapter, I tried to find their meaning in my life, trying to sync them, and they did, like water to the sea. It is not about rich or famous people but ordinary people like you and me: coaches, principals, and actors who display energy and courage and even have their own mantras. You can learn more about what matters, how it all comes together, and how we, like the seven subjects, can achieve the ultimate goal of living a happy, virtuous, and good life.
I rate it five out of five stars. I rate it five stars for all the above reasons. It was a seamless reading experience, as I found no errors. I conclude that a professional skillfully edited it. I dislike nothing about the story. All the readers who strive to be better, are pursuing an impossible goal, or want to live a happy, virtuous, and good life can read this book.
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Always Strive to Be a Better You
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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