Did the lack of Action Steps take away from the usefulness of this book?
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Re: Did the lack of Action Steps take away from the usefulness of this book?
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I agree. Many have commented that it would be distracting or not specific enough to each reader, but I think, if done correctly, it would enhance the reading experience and add give each reader a more specific "road map" to use the information.
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I agree and understand your point of view. Your answer has been echoed in almost everyone who has said they didn't need action steps.sonya01 wrote: ↑10 Jan 2019, 08:54 Even though I quite like action steps at the end of each chapter, the fact that there are none in this book doesn't diminish its usefulness. After all, as adults, it's up to us to decide how we can apply the lessons taught, without being spoon-fed. I believe it's preferable to develop our discernment and wisdom through reading this kind of book, as opposed to rote textbook learning which doent allow us to think for ourselves..
However, I suppose it is a matter of semantics. When I think of "Action Steps", I never assume that a book or author will be telling me what to do, or what issues I need to work on. Actions steps, in my opinion, would be just re-iterating what the author was teaching in that chapter.
For example, this book speaks to personal responsibility. The action steps for a chapter that highlights this topic might simply be asking you to review a time in your life where you took personal responsibility for something. It might follow up by asking if there was an event where you did not accept responsibility.
Having each reader think about these two open ended and somewhat vague questions would allow his teaching to seep through. I think that those readers who see a need to apply his lessons would then be able to begin the process of developing their own wisdom, as you put it. Those who don't have anything "come up" for them would develop their wisdom in another way.
Anyway, this is my perception of what actions steps are based on my personal reading.
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I understand your point. As I stated above, I guess my perception of the words "Action Steps" is different than many other people.jessinikkip wrote: ↑12 Jan 2019, 22:44 I feel that a self-help book can be effective without lining out step by step exactly what to do. Precisely because then you have to think for yourself and come up with your OWN action plan, and isn't changing your way and thinking for yourself the exact purpose of a self-help book?
I have never read a self-help book that told the reader exactly what to do. Unless, of course, that was what it was for, like "Outline your novel in 10 Steps."
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I thought so, too. I spent most of the book waiting for him to outline some strategy which he recommended as a way to implement his suggestions.BeatrixPotter wrote: ↑14 Jan 2019, 20:22 I think so, because other than a few main points, he spoke in vague generalities for most of the book.
I was thinking just yesterday, how writing a goals list made a huge impact on my life. He didn't even suggest that!
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Glad to know I was not alone!Jessacardinal wrote: ↑16 Jan 2019, 23:16 I agree with you. I too felt as if I were waiting for more throughout the book.
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I understand.MsH2k wrote: ↑10 Sep 2019, 20:18 I think having action steps could limit how you apply what you get from the book. Everyone is in a different place and may come away with a different plan of action based on what resonated with them. If he suggested to do a or b and you really would benefit from doing c, you may miss what you really need to do by doing what you’re “supposed” to do.
But at the same time, if you are the type of person who doesn't motivate themselves very well, you might wind up doing nothing.
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