Review of Don't Give Up You're Almost There
Posted: 18 Feb 2025, 16:26
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Don't Give Up You're Almost There" by Donald E Archey.]
America has come a long way in its realization of the American Dream, no doubt, but the fragments from past systemic prejudice and discrimination still hover around. How else would you explain it when someone works so hard but gains little or no recognition for it while another who does not put in as much work gains better opportunities?
In his book, Don't Give Up, You're Almost There, Donald E. Archey shares his journey navigating the American systemic prejudice. Archey talks about his frustrations being passed over for promotions despite his overperformance and dedication to work, his slip into addiction and becoming homeless, and the turning point in his life that saw him linking up with an old coworker, moving into a rehabilitation center in Atlanta and rebuilding himself and his career.
Two things stood out for me in this book. Archey provides effective ways to navigate systemic prejudice and offers incredible insights into self-preservation and advancement. Systemic prejudice is like a chain reaction. It does not end, and the expectations can never be met. So anyone trying to keep up will only bleed themselves out and lose themselves to the pressure. It gets better and bearable when one realizes this and sets their own pace, builds their own motivation, sets their own goals, channels their pains into purpose and develops that level of stubbornness that doesn't cower nor falter, no matter the magnitude of the obstacles.
Archey has given a blueprint on how to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs and redirect our lives and careers for the better. What fascinated me most was that if Archey tells you something, he gives you an instance of his life's experiences, shows you how he has done it, and guides you on how to do it yourself. Take, for instance, how he handled the discussions on "The Five Goals" and "Building the Bridge to Your Goals." He does not make lofty claims. He acknowledges the difficulties and the uncertainties but reaffirms the inevitable breakthroughs that can come from any calculated, consistent, little effort invested toward any cause or target.
You can take this book as a mentorship program; that's pretty much what it is, after all. Archey goes hard and deep to help readers gain the most from this book. There is a note on how to use this book. There are reflection questions, action steps and worksheets, all of which are meant to help readers gain a deeper understanding of each topic discussed and push them to take meaningful actions that would facilitate the needed changes.
The points are laid out bit by bit and are concise. That was a good one. I like it when I can grasp the message in a text right away without having to reread certain parts. The text was thoroughly proofread. I didn't dislike anything in this book. I give it 5 out of 5 stars because the insights shared in this book are highly impactful and actionable. No matter what systemic prejudice you are facing, you can redefine your life and your career, and Don't Give Up, You're Almost There can help you get through it all.
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Don't Give Up You're Almost There
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America has come a long way in its realization of the American Dream, no doubt, but the fragments from past systemic prejudice and discrimination still hover around. How else would you explain it when someone works so hard but gains little or no recognition for it while another who does not put in as much work gains better opportunities?
In his book, Don't Give Up, You're Almost There, Donald E. Archey shares his journey navigating the American systemic prejudice. Archey talks about his frustrations being passed over for promotions despite his overperformance and dedication to work, his slip into addiction and becoming homeless, and the turning point in his life that saw him linking up with an old coworker, moving into a rehabilitation center in Atlanta and rebuilding himself and his career.
Two things stood out for me in this book. Archey provides effective ways to navigate systemic prejudice and offers incredible insights into self-preservation and advancement. Systemic prejudice is like a chain reaction. It does not end, and the expectations can never be met. So anyone trying to keep up will only bleed themselves out and lose themselves to the pressure. It gets better and bearable when one realizes this and sets their own pace, builds their own motivation, sets their own goals, channels their pains into purpose and develops that level of stubbornness that doesn't cower nor falter, no matter the magnitude of the obstacles.
Archey has given a blueprint on how to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs and redirect our lives and careers for the better. What fascinated me most was that if Archey tells you something, he gives you an instance of his life's experiences, shows you how he has done it, and guides you on how to do it yourself. Take, for instance, how he handled the discussions on "The Five Goals" and "Building the Bridge to Your Goals." He does not make lofty claims. He acknowledges the difficulties and the uncertainties but reaffirms the inevitable breakthroughs that can come from any calculated, consistent, little effort invested toward any cause or target.
You can take this book as a mentorship program; that's pretty much what it is, after all. Archey goes hard and deep to help readers gain the most from this book. There is a note on how to use this book. There are reflection questions, action steps and worksheets, all of which are meant to help readers gain a deeper understanding of each topic discussed and push them to take meaningful actions that would facilitate the needed changes.
The points are laid out bit by bit and are concise. That was a good one. I like it when I can grasp the message in a text right away without having to reread certain parts. The text was thoroughly proofread. I didn't dislike anything in this book. I give it 5 out of 5 stars because the insights shared in this book are highly impactful and actionable. No matter what systemic prejudice you are facing, you can redefine your life and your career, and Don't Give Up, You're Almost There can help you get through it all.
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Don't Give Up You're Almost There
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon