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Review by Rebecca Henderson -- From Drift to SHIFT
[Following is a volunteer review of "From Drift to SHIFT" by Jody B. Miller.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Jody B. Miller offers wonderful advice on life in her book, From Drift to SHIFT, and does so through the art of telling other peoples’ stories, as well as her own. Sharing the struggles and the triumphs of her interviewees, Miller offers her audiences a look at what it takes to make a shift in your life, whether it be in your career, your personal relationships, your health, or any other number of areas. A definitive guide to identifying where you need to make a shift, the ways in which to make such a change, and the ways to keep changing yourself for the better, From Drift to SHIFT encourages personal growth. Miller’s genuine coaching attitude takes you by the hand and cheer-leads you as you achieve happiness and success, in whatever forms they manifest.
“We can let life happen to us or we can make life happen for us,” says Jody B. Miller, and this perception of our relationship to reality—that is, one of proactive measures, rather than reactive—pervades her entire book. As she shares the life stories of an extreme athlete, a venture capitalist, a cancer survivor, a chemical engineer, an entrepreneurial couple, a paraplegic artist, and the Achuar People, her outlook is always positive and uplifting. Even when life serves us the worst of dishes, Miller says that we should take what we’re given and make the most of it. We must shift our perspective and attitude to one of perseverance and determination.
I found Jody B. Miller’s work to be an easy read, full of heartfelt stories and solid life advice. The format of retelling the struggles and accomplishments of her interviewees and then recapping each chapter with takeaways made for a wholesome read that drove her points home. The pacing of each story evoked sympathy and interest in me and though I could not always directly relate to each person that was introduced, I did find something to take away from each story.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I did find one minor error in the text. While I did appreciate the takeaway sections, I think their overall impact could have been strengthened if they were limited to a handful of points, rather than a long list. I also felt that the appendix and following sections could have been organized more efficiently, to include segments like “Essays from the Author,” “Resources” or similar topics. At the same time, I very much enjoyed the story form and I think the author did a fantastic job of representing her subjects and doing their struggles justice with her recounting of events. For a motivational text, Miller was not preachy or condescending in her tone, but rather encouraged her readers to take stock of their conditions, mentally and physically, and make the best change for themselves, whether that be immediately and drastically, or over time and with deliberation.
In parting, I must admit that I found this title to be evocative of cars and racing. So, to capture Miller’s ideas in my own words, quit drifting your car in circles, because spinning tires isn’t winning! Shift into overdrive, slam the pedal to the floor, and fuel your passions with change. Check out From Drift to SHIFT to find out how!
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3 out of 4 stars
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Jody B. Miller offers wonderful advice on life in her book, From Drift to SHIFT, and does so through the art of telling other peoples’ stories, as well as her own. Sharing the struggles and the triumphs of her interviewees, Miller offers her audiences a look at what it takes to make a shift in your life, whether it be in your career, your personal relationships, your health, or any other number of areas. A definitive guide to identifying where you need to make a shift, the ways in which to make such a change, and the ways to keep changing yourself for the better, From Drift to SHIFT encourages personal growth. Miller’s genuine coaching attitude takes you by the hand and cheer-leads you as you achieve happiness and success, in whatever forms they manifest.
“We can let life happen to us or we can make life happen for us,” says Jody B. Miller, and this perception of our relationship to reality—that is, one of proactive measures, rather than reactive—pervades her entire book. As she shares the life stories of an extreme athlete, a venture capitalist, a cancer survivor, a chemical engineer, an entrepreneurial couple, a paraplegic artist, and the Achuar People, her outlook is always positive and uplifting. Even when life serves us the worst of dishes, Miller says that we should take what we’re given and make the most of it. We must shift our perspective and attitude to one of perseverance and determination.
I found Jody B. Miller’s work to be an easy read, full of heartfelt stories and solid life advice. The format of retelling the struggles and accomplishments of her interviewees and then recapping each chapter with takeaways made for a wholesome read that drove her points home. The pacing of each story evoked sympathy and interest in me and though I could not always directly relate to each person that was introduced, I did find something to take away from each story.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I did find one minor error in the text. While I did appreciate the takeaway sections, I think their overall impact could have been strengthened if they were limited to a handful of points, rather than a long list. I also felt that the appendix and following sections could have been organized more efficiently, to include segments like “Essays from the Author,” “Resources” or similar topics. At the same time, I very much enjoyed the story form and I think the author did a fantastic job of representing her subjects and doing their struggles justice with her recounting of events. For a motivational text, Miller was not preachy or condescending in her tone, but rather encouraged her readers to take stock of their conditions, mentally and physically, and make the best change for themselves, whether that be immediately and drastically, or over time and with deliberation.
In parting, I must admit that I found this title to be evocative of cars and racing. So, to capture Miller’s ideas in my own words, quit drifting your car in circles, because spinning tires isn’t winning! Shift into overdrive, slam the pedal to the floor, and fuel your passions with change. Check out From Drift to SHIFT to find out how!
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