What do you think that signing your initials at the end of the chapters accomplished?

[HollandBlue]

Signing my initials forced me to pause and really reflect on what I read. It also encouraged me to consider how I could put the author's ideas into practice in my own life. It is easy to read and absorb information, but thinking about how it can be applied in your life personally requires more thought.

Very good point!

[HollandBlue]

Hopefully, it accomplished that a person is made aware of and fully understands what the information means as it pertains to them. As well to make it on a more personal level for each individual.

Good point-it's true that everyone interprets the book in a different way, and uses the techniques and lessons by the author in their own way.

[HollandBlue]

Like most of the other readers, I am currently reading the book on my Kindle. So, you can trust there will be no signing of initials happening. I probably wouldn't have done it even if I bought the paperback though. It feels like a weird thing to do. Plus, I don't like writing in my novels.

That makes a lot of sense, come to think of it, I don't like writing in books either.

[HollandBlue]

The signing of initials makes me take pause to reflect on my intent to actually put into practice the suggestions. Without that, it’s easy to breeze through and quickly forget what’s been read.

That's what I thought too. It makes you sit back and think about what you just read.

[HollandBlue]

I think it signified that you were committed to accomplishing some of the goals. It just made it more permanent. It's not something I would do but it may help some people.

You're right, I think it's about committing yourself to implement the suggestions in the book.

[Power Onyango]

I see that as an action provoking readers to stand up and take the steps towards success. It is more of an oath that readers take to stand true to the book's inspiration.

[laurenolgine]

I think it was a way to make the book stand out. It isn't accomplishing anything for me. There are so many chapter were there aren't any true 'tasks' to sign off on.

[CinWin]

Signing your initials might have been a good idea if it were a paper book. How do you sign your initials on an Kindle e-book? I believe the author was trying to make us feel responsible for the information we had just gone over in each chapter.

[HollandBlue]

I see that as an action provoking readers to stand up and take the steps towards success. It is more of an oath that readers take to stand true to the book's inspiration.

Very good point!

[HollandBlue]

I think it was a way to make the book stand out. It isn't accomplishing anything for me. There are so many chapter were there aren't any true 'tasks' to sign off on.

I found the book to be somewhat repetitive too.

[HollandBlue]

Signing your initials might have been a good idea if it were a paper book. How do you sign your initials on an Kindle e-book? I believe the author was trying to make us feel responsible for the information we had just gone over in each chapter.

I just air signed my initials as I read the book. It did give me a feeling of responsibility to complete the recommendations.

[thaservices1]

I think the initial signing is directly related to the concept of committing to a course of action.

[Kajori Sheryl Paul]

I think the author's intention was to create an accountability in the reader. By signing one's initials, one feels at least a bit obligated to follow through.

[sarahmarlowe randomeducator]

I think that the author is hoping that readers will make a more serious commitment to themselves if they acknowledge this by initialing. I didn't initial -- I own a Kindle. But, I think people who are wanting to take the steps are going to take them whether they initial, or not. On the flip side, people can initial and forget just as easily. People who want to use the information from this book don't have to initial.

[FionaTZY]

I think it set the book apart from others and showed that the author really put in thought to the tiniest details and factors that could anchor his ideas to your brain. If I saw it in a bookstore and noticed the initial signing, I would definitely buy it. (If he can notice these small details, his book will definitely not be lacking information or research)