Official Review: Insight 20/20: Applying Lessons to Advan...

[Gabriel Merêncio]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Insight 20/20: Applying Lessons to Advance in Life and Career" by Wanda Booth.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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It’s easy for us to get stuck in the past, endlessly ruminating over situations we no longer have control of. Hindsight is 20/20, after all, so figuring out what the right choice should have been doesn't take as much effort as getting it right the first time. Though learning from previous events is an important part of self-development, at some point we have to face the present and all of its uncertainty. Then why not develop a forward-moving way of thinking that prioritizes what we can do now to achieve our goals in the future? That’s exactly what Wanda Booth’s Insight 20/20: Applying Lessons to Advance in Life and Career proposes, so if you’re interested in the subject, this could be worth your time.

The book falls under the self-help, personal development, and business categories. Consisting of five parts (Personal Development, Health, Relationships, Leadership, and Legacy) and twenty chapters, it’s a collection of lessons the author has gathered during her professional and personal life. Most chapters can be read on their own, so the reader can start by picking the topics that interest them the most without having to check the whole book at once.

Booth draws many of her examples from military service since she served for over two decades, retiring in 2018 with the rank of major. Heading into the business world, she became a licensed financial advisor and a certified life coach. This successful transition shows how her insights and experiences are widely applicable to many different fields. Thus, regardless of your current circumstances, you should be able to find valuable advice in the book.

Each chapter is fairly short and goes straight to the point, following a common structure. In general, they feature one or more stories that illustrate the main theme or show what prompted the author to have a particular insight. After that, the book presents questions for reflection and practical suggestions the reader can implement in their lives.

The book advocates for a fulfilling life in all aspects, including one’s spiritual life. Though there isn’t much proselytizing, there are mentions of Bible passages and the need to connect to a higher power. One chapter even suggests a prayer for forgiveness. For these reasons, Christian readers are more likely to enjoy the book, but non-spiritual people will still find plenty of secular advice.

Insight 20/20: Applying Lessons to Advance in Life and Career is a solid self-help book featuring practical insights. It’s particularly suitable for people in leadership positions, but everyone can benefit from its lessons. The book is also exceptionally edited, as I’ve only found one minor error and a somewhat awkward sentence ("If you appreciate you, so will others"). I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. There are only a few borderline profanities, so the book can be read by young audiences. You might want to skip this one if you’re particularly averse to spirituality or are seeking more specific career advice.

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[JKO]

I would like to read through all the lessons this book has to teach. The 4 out of 4 stars suggest it was well written. Thanks for this review.

[J_odoyo]

Semetimes it becomes challenging to develop a forward-moving way of thinking, that helps to prioritize in tandem with our goals in the future: maybe this book can help alot. I like it that each chapter is fairly short and goes straight to the point. Thanks for your informative review.

[Gabriel Merêncio]

Semetimes it becomes challenging to develop a forward-moving way of thinking, that helps to prioritize in tandem with our goals in the future: maybe this book can help alot. I like it that each chapter is fairly short and goes straight to the point. Thanks for your informative review.

I would like to read through all the lessons this book has to teach. The 4 out of 4 stars suggest it was well written. Thanks for this review.

Thanks for the comments!

[Nath_chuks]

"The book falls under the self-help, personal development, and business categories. Consisting of five parts (Personal Development, Health, Relationships, Leadership, and Legacy)"
These qualities embedded in the book makes it a sure read. Also the spirituality aspects makes it perfect.
Thanks for the review

[Gabriel Merêncio]

"The book falls under the self-help, personal development, and business categories. Consisting of five parts (Personal Development, Health, Relationships, Leadership, and Legacy)"
These qualities embedded in the book makes it a sure read. Also the spirituality aspects makes it perfect.
Thanks for the review

You might enjoy the book, then. Thanks for the comment!

[Kanda_theGreat]

A good self-help book should be short enough, so that the reader doesn't have to feel bagged down with an individual's thoughts.
Great review!

[Kachi_Ejiogu+_]

A book with a fusion of self-help, personal development, and the aforementioned business categories is quite a turn on for me. Thank you for this review, hope to read it soon.

[Gabriel Merêncio]

A book with a fusion of self-help, personal development, and the aforementioned business categories is quite a turn on for me. Thank you for this review, hope to read it soon.

A good self-help book should be short enough, so that the reader doesn't have to feel bagged down with an individual's thoughts.
Great review!

I think it depends on the book, but certainly, most self-help titles benefit from brevity. Thanks for the comments!

[AvidBibliophile]

It’s so easy to get stuck in the past, very true, but knowing this book offers both practical suggestions and time for reflection, while also allowing the reader to select topics at random to digest when convenient... now that sounds like a successful title for sure. Thanks for your helpful insight!

[Ediomis_Enwongo01]

The author has made it simple. Life is in stages - the past, present and future. She advocates making good our present to project a good future. Valuable lesson indeed. Thanks for a comprehensive review.

[Adanna Inya]

Let me just state that I am.proud of Wanda Booth, and I'll be reading this book.

[Sunday diamond]

This is another type of book I would love to read. Self help book like this. Thanks for the informative review

[Gabriel Merêncio]

The author has made it simple. Life is in stages - the past, present and future. She advocates making good our present to project a good future. Valuable lesson indeed. Thanks for a comprehensive review.

Let me just state that I am.proud of Wanda Booth, and I'll be reading this book.

This is another type of book I would love to read. Self help book like this. Thanks for the informative review

It’s so easy to get stuck in the past, very true, but knowing this book offers both practical suggestions and time for reflection, while also allowing the reader to select topics at random to digest when convenient... now that sounds like a successful title for sure. Thanks for your helpful insight!

If you enjoy self-help literature, this book should be a valuable addition to your collection. Thanks for the comments!

[Erandi Ekanayake]

The content of the book may be very much beneficial for those who prefer the genre, but I'm just not sure that J would enjoy this sort of book. Thanks for the great review, though!