Review of Thriving in the Storm

[AYEBOU Afianké Kossivi]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Thriving in the Storm" by Bill Murphy.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Triving in the storm is the kind of book to recommend to anyone looking for motivation for a project whatever its nature, whether present or future. Ironman came to me as a slogan and the word to put in your vision frame and that you have to visualize every morning to remember. It reminds us that we should challenge ourselves perpetually, another one after we finish one. not necessarily run the Ironman or fight Krav Maga like William Murphy but in our respective fields. The style he used is also communicating. However, I would have liked him to tell us enough about how his relationship with his family and friends is often every time he takes on a new challenge. Do they contribute to it? How do they do it?

In your chapter 4, I didn't quite understand the link between the title and your story with your girlfriend. You send us to have a strictly positive attitude in everything. Moreover, you call chapter 7 “the superhuman power of positivity”. While you could not share this attitude with your companion, whom you tell us later that you loved more than anything in the world. Which creates a little confusion about the vision you develop of resilience in the most difficult times. Since being resilient doesn't mean we shouldn't take care of our loved ones. Besides, a superman is one who can run out like a candle to save or enlighten others. Going after your personal goals does not mean being selfish. And this is precisely the image that this aspect of your reflection gives to this part of the book. For the youngest, it would be easy for them to conclude that to go after your goals, you have to sacrifice your loved ones or be selfish if necessary. Here is a bit of a reader's conclusion that I draw from this chapter 7. And starting this powerful chapter with this example can affect some people negatively, especially women. On the other hand, your developments on the power of gratitude and learning to forgive on page 150 and following are very motivating and captivating. Overall, I felt like I was reading a book that summarizes all the other books I've read on personal development and leadership. for example the question of gratitude, Reading your own obituary, helping others... On the other hand, I liked your epilogue and your writing style, which can be understood by young people and adults alike.

I give you a rating of 4/5.

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Thriving in the Storm
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