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

[dailey2820]

Reading on a Kindle makes it impossible to sign pages but I can understand the concept. Not sure if I do agree with it though. I just don't think it had the effect the author was intending it to.

[Kourtney Bradley]

I haven't been signing my initials in this one, only because I am reading via eBook. But I see the takeaway from this being more of a way to hold yourself credible.

[Bluecobia]

I know the author is trying to encourage us to commit by signing each section. However I grew up with the thought that books are important and not to be degraded. I will not write in a book. I also do not highlight or underline in any of my books. If I want to note something, then I take notes.

[Poppy Drear]

In all honesty, having readers sign their initials as a way of confirming they've read a chapter feels a bit patronizing to me. Not quite sure why, though.

[HollandBlue]

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

Yes, it does make you feel obligated to read every chapter in the book.

[HollandBlue]

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.

Agreed!

[HollandBlue]

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.

Other people have said that they thought it was useless too; I found that it made me concentrate more on what I was reading.

[HollandBlue]

I haven't been signing my initials in this one, only because I am reading via eBook. But I see the takeaway from this being more of a way to hold yourself credible.

Good point!

[HollandBlue]

I know the author is trying to encourage us to commit by signing each section. However I grew up with the thought that books are important and not to be degraded. I will not write in a book. I also do not highlight or underline in any of my books. If I want to note something, then I take notes.

I don't highlight or write my notes in books either, even on the kindle.

[HollandBlue]

In all honesty, having readers sign their initials as a way of confirming they've read a chapter feels a bit patronizing to me. Not quite sure why, though.

It is rather patronizing because the author seems to make the assumption that you are going to sign.

[Radiant3]

I think that signing your initials was an interesting aspect of the book. Usually, you sign something to acknowledge that you have read and understood what was written. Perhaps this was meant to be a personal acknowledgment and agreement of what was read.

[piecesfallapart]

I did not sign my initials, because: 1) I have no idea if you can do it on a Kindle, and 2) I think it has no point. Singing your initials is a way of accepting the ideas and forcing yourself to follow the advice. I feel is like a contract, between you and the author, but he has no way of knowing if you did it or not. If you are willing to make the changes and follow the advice, it doesn't matter if you sign or not.

[HollandBlue]

I think that signing your initials was an interesting aspect of the book. Usually, you sign something to acknowledge that you have read and understood what was written. Perhaps this was meant to be a personal acknowledgment and agreement of what was read.

You make a good point.

[HollandBlue]

I did not sign my initials, because: 1) I have no idea if you can do it on a Kindle, and 2) I think it has no point. Singing your initials is a way of accepting the ideas and forcing yourself to follow the advice. I feel is like a contract, between you and the author, but he has no way of knowing if you did it or not. If you are willing to make the changes and follow the advice, it doesn't matter if you sign or not.

I don't think there is a way to sign on kindle, and you're right-the author has no way of knowing if you signed or not, so you're actually making a contract with yourself.

[abbiejoice]

Signing one's initials at the end of the chapter shows a willingness and a commitment that is different from merely reading a book. It gives a personal touch to a promise one makes.