Review of Always Strive to Be a Better You

[Fareed Regal]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Always Strive to Be a Better You" by Pete Hall.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Pete Hall, the author of Always Strive to Be a Better You, shares with readers the stories of seven ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary things in their lives. The core of the book is centered around thirteen key learning's which revolve around the themes of, "know thyself, work for love, let your light shine, and rule the day".

Pete deliberately chose people who did not come from an entitled background, and it is this ordinariness that will grab readers' attention. The common thread, for the seven subjects, was that they all realized that they needed to sort themselves out first before they could hope to add value to others. This stretched across their personal and business lives. The focus for all of them was the pursuit of "-er", and not the attainment of being happier, healthier, or wealthier. They also conceded that it is difficult to succeed in achieving life goals and to satisfy the mind, body, and spirit, without help from family, friends, coaches, and mentors.

I enjoy self-help books and this is certainly one of the better ones. Each chapter had a closing statement summarizing the key learning. Pete created deliberate pauses after certain chapters, to allow readers to do some reflection and introspection. This process was guided by questions to consider and charts that needed to be completed by the reader. I diligently did all the suggested work and found it extremely useful as it had a nice logical structure that was easy to follow. The seven subjects were easy to relate to and this made it easier to internalize some of the learning's. I am sure that I will be actively using sections of the book, in the future, as I pursue personal goals and aspirations.

Page-wise the book looks like it should be a quick read, but this is not the case as there is lots of food for thought. The book was written in an easy-flowing, lighthearted way that I could find no fault with. The editing was of very high quality with no errors to report on and deserves a rating of five out of five stars.

Adult readers who are keen followers of the self-help genre will find enjoyment in reading this book. For adults who are at a low point in their careers, or just life in general, the book provides useful guidelines to help them move into a more positive space. Readers who are already on a journey of positiveness will benefit from suggestions that can help them to stay on course.

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[MsH2k]

The common thread, for the seven subjects, was that they all realized that they needed to sort themselves out first before they could hope to add value to others.

That statement reminds me of the saying, "You can't give what you don't have." Based on the worthwhile exercises you have referenced, it is a good thing this book gives the appearance of a quick read--it would be intimidating otherwise. I am definitely going to check this book out. I have a feeling it may end up on my list.

Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation, Fareed!

[Fareed Regal]

The common thread, for the seven subjects, was that they all realized that they needed to sort themselves out first before they could hope to add value to others.

That statement reminds me of the saying, "You can't give what you don't have." Based on the worthwhile exercises you have referenced, it is a good thing this book gives the appearance of a quick read--it would be intimidating otherwise. I am definitely going to check this book out. I have a feeling it may end up on my list.

Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation, Fareed!

I hope you get to read it. I found that the book had a way of getting you to internalize the content across all chapters. Thank you for the feedback, Donna, always appreciated.