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

[lesler]

It helped me understand that this is an interactive book, meant specifically for me. I took much more ownership that I would have without taking that action.

[HollandBlue]

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

Yes, I think so too!

[HollandBlue]

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.

Yes, it does make you feel obligated to follow through.

[HollandBlue]

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.

It's true that some might initial anr not follow through, and conversely, some may follow through but not initial. I hadn't thought of that before.

[HollandBlue]

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)

He did seem to think of the tiniest details, and it shows in how well-written the book is.

[HollandBlue]

It helped me understand that this is an interactive book, meant specifically for me. I took much more ownership that I would have without taking that action.

I'm glad you liked the book, and that it helped you personally.

[ghosh_dj]

I think signing your initials at the end of the chapters makes the reader accountable for his actions.

[HollandBlue]

I think signing your initials at the end of the chapters makes the reader accountable for his actions.

You summed it up well!

[A G Darr]

The purpose of signing your initials at the end of the chapters is suppose to make the reader commit to making a change. I do not feel this process affects the reader in the way the author hoped. People so often see "terms of service" or contracts set in front of them as mere obstacles to whatever software or object they wish to obtain. People sign their name so often that signing their name has lost all meaning. They forget they are acknowledging they have read and understood what they are reading, which might or might not have repercussions. The author wanted the reader to commit to themselves by signing a document to show they are serious about improving their life. It is not just signing the page just to sign a page. No one benefits from the signing of the pages in the book but you, and you only benefit if you are truly committed to caring for yourself.

[HollandBlue]

The purpose of signing your initials at the end of the chapters is suppose to make the reader commit to making a change. I do not feel this process affects the reader in the way the author hoped. People so often see "terms of service" or contracts set in front of them as mere obstacles to whatever software or object they wish to obtain. People sign their name so often that signing their name has lost all meaning. They forget they are acknowledging they have read and understood what they are reading, which might or might not have repercussions. The author wanted the reader to commit to themselves by signing a document to show they are serious about improving their life. It is not just signing the page just to sign a page. No one benefits from the signing of the pages in the book but you, and you only benefit if you are truly committed to caring for yourself.

A very good analysis of why the author wanted you to sign, and why some sign without giving it a second thought.

[Sharill Rasowo]

It almost felt as if I was signing a contract which I would be obligated to uphold. I liked it as it gave me a sense of responsibility to follow his advice.

[HollandBlue]

It almost felt as if I was signing a contract which I would be obligated to uphold. I liked it as it gave me a sense of responsibility to follow his advice.

Very good point! It does make you feel more responsible in following Wdowiak's advice.

[Ashley Cremer]

I think it was the author's way of making you take responsiblity for each chapter of the book.

[Lee-Ann20]

The action of signing your intials at the end of the chapters holds the reader accountable to the actions they are willing to make in their life for positive change.

[Rosemary Khathibe]

Besides the fact that the book was in Kindle format (making it impossible to sign my initials), I did not find a need to do so as it was somehow useless.