Official Review: "believe" by M.B. Blacker
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Official Review: "believe" by M.B. Blacker
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of ""believe"" by M.B. Blacker.]
In the world today, there are not enough jobs for every job-seeking individual. Many companies have gone out of business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, and many employers have laid off staff due to the economic recession. This has thrown many individuals back into the job market, with many not knowing what to do or how to go about getting another job. Many also begin to get stressed and depressed, especially when a new job isn't forthcoming and bills keep piling up. The purpose of this book is to help job seekers cope with the stress of being unemployed, maintain a positive attitude during job hunting, and develop positive marketing tools and techniques necessary to ace a job interview.
According to Brandon Turner, "A book is a powerful external force that can completely knock your life off its mundane straight line and change everything about who you are." In "believe", M.B. Blacker shows this fact as true. He gives positive advice that, if followed correctly, will help the reader's life move in a more positive direction. I am not a job seeker, but his emphasis on attitude and how to develop a positive mindset speak to me in many ways. I believe everyone out there seeking a job will find this book helpful.
"believe" is an interesting detailed book as M.B Blacker gives specific points that I consider relevant. He also cites some quotations from a couple of self-help authors like John C. Maxwell. Moreover, he uses himself as an example a couple of times, which I see as motivating. I particularly like how he leads by showing an example; he keeps a journal of the things that stress him and how he copes with them. This gives the reader an insight into how to cope with stress.
The best thing about the book is its participatory format. The author goes beyond giving a detailed explanation of any subject he discusses. Every chapter has practice questions and forms that readers can use to implement what they learn. "believe" is not just any other self-help book out there; it is a workbook for job seekers.
I usually prefer self-help books to have short, precise, and straightforward chapters. The reason is that authors tend to become repetitive while trying to fill up each chapter with words. However, there were only eight in-depth chapters in this book. The practical format the author used made each chapter engaging and fun.
There were a couple of errors in the book that would have been a tad disconcerting. However, they didn't detract from the reading experience. Therefore, I wouldn't be deducting any points from the rating. Nonetheless, I'd recommend another round of professional editing. On this note, I'd give the book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars, as I considered it a perfect work that would fulfill its purpose if read and utilized properly. I would recommend the book to job seekers and those struggling with negative mindsets.
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In the world today, there are not enough jobs for every job-seeking individual. Many companies have gone out of business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, and many employers have laid off staff due to the economic recession. This has thrown many individuals back into the job market, with many not knowing what to do or how to go about getting another job. Many also begin to get stressed and depressed, especially when a new job isn't forthcoming and bills keep piling up. The purpose of this book is to help job seekers cope with the stress of being unemployed, maintain a positive attitude during job hunting, and develop positive marketing tools and techniques necessary to ace a job interview.
According to Brandon Turner, "A book is a powerful external force that can completely knock your life off its mundane straight line and change everything about who you are." In "believe", M.B. Blacker shows this fact as true. He gives positive advice that, if followed correctly, will help the reader's life move in a more positive direction. I am not a job seeker, but his emphasis on attitude and how to develop a positive mindset speak to me in many ways. I believe everyone out there seeking a job will find this book helpful.
"believe" is an interesting detailed book as M.B Blacker gives specific points that I consider relevant. He also cites some quotations from a couple of self-help authors like John C. Maxwell. Moreover, he uses himself as an example a couple of times, which I see as motivating. I particularly like how he leads by showing an example; he keeps a journal of the things that stress him and how he copes with them. This gives the reader an insight into how to cope with stress.
The best thing about the book is its participatory format. The author goes beyond giving a detailed explanation of any subject he discusses. Every chapter has practice questions and forms that readers can use to implement what they learn. "believe" is not just any other self-help book out there; it is a workbook for job seekers.
I usually prefer self-help books to have short, precise, and straightforward chapters. The reason is that authors tend to become repetitive while trying to fill up each chapter with words. However, there were only eight in-depth chapters in this book. The practical format the author used made each chapter engaging and fun.
There were a couple of errors in the book that would have been a tad disconcerting. However, they didn't detract from the reading experience. Therefore, I wouldn't be deducting any points from the rating. Nonetheless, I'd recommend another round of professional editing. On this note, I'd give the book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars, as I considered it a perfect work that would fulfill its purpose if read and utilized properly. I would recommend the book to job seekers and those struggling with negative mindsets.
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The need to maintain a positive mindset while in the job market cannot be overstated. Great review.
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Thank you for a positive spin on a challenging subject for a growing part of the world's population. Creating the best result from the resources you have or are able to develop with dedication , commitment and diligence. Yes, it starts with isolating what you do believe about tour abilities and environment and to choose an alternative mindset.
