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Total Blueprint for World Domination

by Jolene Stockman (Goodreads Author)

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Target big dreams and build a plan to achieve them! You've got one life, one shot, and all the power to make it happen. Get ready to dream big and live big. It's all up to you. And it starts now.

Total Blueprint for World Domination (17,000 words) is a powerful life-planning book for teens that will inspire. The book lets readers:
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Paperback, 106 pages

Published August 1st 2011 by Braincandy

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May 31, 2012 Merve Özcan rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Total Blueprint for World is written for teenagers, although from every age people can find something useful in this book.

Before this book i had not had chance to read self help books, but after reading Total Blueprint for World,i was a bit regretful.

You find yourself thinking about your life, your future and what you want. Reading book you feel motivated and confident. She explains her purpose, you feel your motivation increase and feel the change waiting in your door. You understand yoursel...more

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Dec 28, 2012 TJ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Total Blueprint for World Domination (I LOVED the title itself!) is a self-help book unlike any that I have read (Okay attempted to read). This book does not drone on and on about how it is supposed to be and why its not as it is supposed to be. Instead it makes you think how you can make it to be so? I loved the way it was written - upfront and honest. Unlike the other books that I've tried to read and miserably failed just because of sheer boredom, this one made me laugh and smile and made me...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Stefan Vucak rated it 4 of 5 stars

Total Blueprint for World Domination seeks to provide the reader with a boilerplate guide to analyze an individual’s goals in life and how to achieve them. These are presented in segments that deal with exploring your feelings, identifying your loves and passions, and what are your wants out of life. Once you know your goals, achieving them is done through learning, motivation, overcoming fears and hates, and influencing others.

If the reader is expecting an in-depth psychological and social anal...more

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Feb 25, 2012 Erika rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

Title: Total Blueprint For World Domination
Author: Jolene Stockman
Publisher: Braincandy
Number of Pages: 106
Date of Release: August 1st, 2011
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Target big dreams and build a plan to achieve them! You've got one life, one shot, and all the power to make it happen. Get ready to dream big and live big. It's all up to you. And it starts now.

Total Blueprint for World Domination (17,000 words) is a powerful life-planning book for teens that will inspire. The book lets readers:
*Ex...more

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Feb 12, 2012 Jane rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Total Blueprint for world domination is a non fiction self help manual for young adults. I have never read this type of book before but I wish I had. Although the book is aimed at teens I found myself (and I am way past my teen years) thinking ‘Hey yeah I could do that!’

It is clear that Jolene Stockman is a very upbeat person and this comes across in her writing, you get the impression that she really does want to help motivate all the young people out there into getting off their behinds and r...more

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Dec 16, 2011 Lindsay Kendal rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Total Blueprint is basically a self-help book for teens to help them get the most from their lives. The book is only short, but it really doesn’t need to be any longer. Jolene Stockman, if she isn’t already, should become a motivational speaker. The way she writes, the things she tell you, really help boost your confidence and self-belief.

I liked a lot of the things the author says in this book, but my favourites have to be...
“The greatest superpower is knowing yourself, and using your powers to...more

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Dec 12, 2011 Kirsty rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, read-for-review, read-2011

Total Blueprint for World Domination is a motivational self-help manual for teens. It is marketed as an instruction manual for success. The book itself is relatively short, but all of the information needed is present. Stockman's main theme is achieving world domination and 'empowering yourself to create the world you want', as well as following your chosen path, however difficult it may be, rather than an easy one.

The book itself is incredibly positive and contains many tips to make young adult...more Total Blueprint for World Domination is a motivational self-help manual for teens. It is marketed as an instruction manual for success. The book itself is relatively short, but all of the information needed is present. Stockman's main theme is achieving world domination and 'empowering yourself to create the world you want', as well as following your chosen path, however difficult it may be, rather than an easy one.

The book itself is incredibly positive and contains many tips to make young adults feel more confident. It is very educational, and brings in elements of the adult business world to further illustrate points. Many questions are asked about what motivates the reader, and lots of activities are included throughout the text. A numbered plan is also included. This makes creating a path for the future fun and manageable, rather than completely terrifying.

Within the text, examples are given of celebrities which teenagers may find inspiring - for example, Jamie Oliver and Lady Gaga. Inspirational quotes are also sprinkled throughout, from such masters of their crafts as Van Goethe and Einstein. Examples of history and morality tales have been used to further reiterate points.

Stockman's narrative style is chatty and incredibly upbeat, allowing the book to connect well with its intended audience. It is told in the right style with regard to the subject matter, as the reader is not overloaded with too much information at once. The paragraphs themselves are short and to the point. They do not necessarily link with the preceding or following paragraphs, but the book itself flows very well. No negatives are brought in within the text, just bucketfuls of self-belief.

From the outset, fragments are told in the format of 'scenes'. Each scene is a motivational command - for example 'aim' and 'learn' - which is followed by a short paragraph detailing how each can be achieved. Each scene outlined at the start of the book goes on to create a chapter. There is a page containing short, concise bullet points at the end of each chapter, which summarises the information already given. These pages include questions directed to the reader and a small piece of motivational writing and advice at the bottom. I felt that this was a nice touch.

Total Blueprint for World Domination is written well. By referring to the reader as 'you', they are targeted from the outset. It is clear, particularly using this narrative style, that the readers are the masters of their own destinies.

Stockman is incredibly understanding of the teenage psyche and is creative in trying to help the reader overcome their fears, worries and anxieties about their future plans. She is also comprehending of the fact that different methods of confidence building and planning work for different people. Personal author examples have been included in the book which enables the reader, however sceptical they may be at the outset, to see that mistakes are rectifiable. Stockman's sheer appreciation and enjoyment of life comes through on every page.

There is certainly a market for such a book. It is incredibly difficult in some cases to decide what you want to be when still in your formative years, and Total Blueprint for World Domination aims to help readers find direction and to create achievable goals. Teenagers will certainly benefit from such positive guidance. Total Blueprint for World Domination pushes them in the right direction and helps their dreams, however big, to be achieved. The concept of the book is wonderful.(less)

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Oct 19, 2012 Wendy Hines rated it 5 of 5 stars

We all dream and then the years fly by, and what have we really accomplished? If you achieved all of your goals and have the perfect life, my hat is off to you. I wish this book had been around when I was a teenager. I had all of these plans and then I lost track of what I wanted to do - basically putting them on the back burner until the time was right. But when is the time really right? You only live once.

Stockman has written a really inspiring and uplifting book for teenagers. I'm not a teena...more

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Feb 25, 2012 Rebecca added it

When I picked up Total Blueprint for World Domination I wasn’t 100% sure what I would be reading. I have to say that honestly, I’m a little bit of a sceptic about self-help/motivational type books. After reading this one however, I may have to rethink my previous misgivings.
I love how Jolene delivers motivational messages with a sprinkling of humour. I’m a person who always appreciates a good laugh and a good joke and I love it when things are portrayed in a more humorous light. Jolene’s voice t...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Heather rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

From my blog The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl

Total Blueprint for World Domination by Jolene Stockman was a fantastic read! I know that it's meant for teens, but through a lot of the book, I felt that she was talking to just me (and I'm not even a teen)!

Total Blueprint for World Domination is a non-fiction book aimed at teens that gives advice to help them to achieve what they want out of life. There is a lot of pointers and exercises to do throughout the book to help achie...more From my blog The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl

Total Blueprint for World Domination by Jolene Stockman was a fantastic read! I know that it's meant for teens, but through a lot of the book, I felt that she was talking to just me (and I'm not even a teen)!

Total Blueprint for World Domination is a non-fiction book aimed at teens that gives advice to help them to achieve what they want out of life. There is a lot of pointers and exercises to do throughout the book to help achieve this. It is a relatively short book that really makes you think.

The title most definitely suits the book. All throughout Total Blueprint for World Domination, the words "blueprint" and "world domination" are used. After reading the book and even throughout the book, I could see why this title was used. It really is a "total blueprint for world domination".

The cover is also amazing! It just kind of draws your attention to it as it's so bright!

What I liked about this book is it isn't in your face. It doesn't seem pushy (like a lot of these books sometimes are), nor does it sound patronizing. I found the writing to be very inspiring, and it made me want to take control of my life to accomplish what I want. I also loved the little anecdotes (especially the one about the red shirt and brown pants) and the humour throughout this book. Jolene Stockman comes across as being very passionate throughout the book which seemed to rub off on me. The exercises that Ms. Stockman invites the reader to try are fun exercises that really make you think! I'd suggest doing all the exercises to get the most out of the book.

The only minor thing that I disliked was the fact that sometimes the book seemed to be repeating itself. It didn't happen often so it was only a minor annoyance...very minor actually!

I found the dialogue to be very easy to understand and perfect for teens. It's not condescending nor does it use huge words that make you run to get a dictionary every 5 seconds. I found this to be a big relief!

I felt super inspired after reading this book. It made me feel as if anything is possible (and the book says it is)! Even though this book is aimed at teens, I think it's a great book for teens and adults alike! I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone! It's one of those books that will leave you thinking about its message long after you've finished it.(less)

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Feb 17, 2012 Georgia Conroy rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book reminds me a lot of a "Wellness Recovery Action Plan", now I have worked through the WRAP Program and found it very hard to relate to it. It did not jump of the page at me, nor did it get me fired up.

Total Blueprint for World Domination is an intriguing book which has energy in every single wood. The author writes this book as if you were having a conversation with her. She references super hero's that kids and adults alike will relate to through her work. I am 22 years of age and I fo...more

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Nov 17, 2011 Nikki Bywater rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Total Blueprint for World Domination is a self-help book to inspire you to get the best out of your life. The book is written in a positive jolly, happy way with good humour that gives you tips in a step by step approach on how to turn your dream world into a reality by creating your own blueprint by finding out what makes you tick and why you do what you do. It encourages you to design your perfect world by setting goals and targets about what you want out of life and where you are going and by...more

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Sep 08, 2012 Brian Bigelow rated it 5 of 5 stars

Let me say first I love the way this book has been written. Though it is written for young adults and teens I feel older adults can get something out of it also. It is after all about you empowering yourself to achieve your goals. Of course it includes quite a good roadmap of how to you can create achievable goals for yourself.

I consider it a very uplifting book with an extremely positive message for everyone. It's one I would have wanted my teenagers to read when they were growing up. In fact I...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Crystal rated it 4 of 5 stars

Copy received courtesy of Jolene Stockman.

Generally speaking, this reader is not fond of self-help books. They tend to be boring, clichéd, and lack a spark that will keep readers interested for more than a few pages before giving up and reading something else. Jolene Stockman’s book, however, manages to do the exact opposite. Total Blueprint for World Domination provides excellent advice for success and presents it in a manner that is entertaining, thought provoking, and empowering.

Total Bluepri...more

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Nov 15, 2012 Wanda Panda Hartzenberg rated it 5 of 5 stars

Total Blueprint for World Domination by Jolene Stockman
I really liked reading this book. It is about envisioning your own truth and gives you step by step instructions of how to manifest that.
That said, it is aimed at YA but it is something we all need to read again and again. It is never patronising, it is never preachy and it is simple and clear.

It is ideal for all YA and since it is a short, fast read it keeps the reader's attention.
I would seriously recommend that you read this, give it to y...more

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Jul 20, 2012 Zakiya the Walking Butterfly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-books, absolute-favorites, june-2012, own, pdf-file, real-life, to-be-re-read, self-help, motivational

Review can also be found here on my blog: http://walkingbutterflyfeet.blogspot....

From the title, you might think that this book is science fiction; quite the contrary, it's a motivational book here to help you create the perfect world for yourself! Stockman guides you through discovering what makes you happy, how to incorporate these things into your perfect world, and what all you have to do to get there!

I really liked this book. Just from reading it, I changed a few things that I do on a regu...more

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Dec 27, 2012 Sadie Forsythe rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-lendable-read

Total Blueprint for World Domination would make a great high school graduation present for a teenager...or maybe they need it the beginning of their senior year to give them time to implement its advice. Either way I can see it being very relevant in their lives. There has been some debate in psychological circles saying that modern western society tells youths to go out and find their place in the world, but doesn't give them any instruction into how to identify it. Honestly, how helpful is tel...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars

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We’ve all heard of The Secret or books like it and while the synopsis of Total Blueprint points in that direction it’s not. Sure some elements of it may mimic Rhonda Byrne or Esther Hicks, but in the end Total Blueprint is just that…a blueprint on how to make your dreams come true. It’s targeted towards young adults, however; both parents and their children can sit down and map out a future of possibilities. We all have dreams we would like to see to fruition so why not create a blueprint? As St...more We’ve all heard of The Secret or books like it and while the synopsis of Total Blueprint points in that direction it’s not. Sure some elements of it may mimic Rhonda Byrne or Esther Hicks, but in the end Total Blueprint is just that…a blueprint on how to make your dreams come true. It’s targeted towards young adults, however; both parents and their children can sit down and map out a future of possibilities. We all have dreams we would like to see to fruition so why not create a blueprint? As Stockman states, “You’ve got one life, one shot, and all the power to make it happen. Get ready to dream big and live big. It’s all up to you. And it starts now.”

Stockman’s writing is simple and straightforward. In fact a lot of young adults will be able to associate with the examples she uses. She clearly knows how to communicate with them and relies on her own life experiences to convey her examples. Stockman walks the reader through a series of exercises. Each chapter is short, but meaningful. In fact as you read you’ll bookmark pages you’ll want to return to. It’s written to be open-ended and lets you think of your goals. She also gives you the option to think through circumstances so you can create a reality that fits you. The steps are easy to follow and designed to move along as you read. So at the end, you have your kick ass blueprint.

I do admit I was a bit unsure of how Stockman might tackle a few subjects. Mostly I was worried that she would say, “anything is possible.” Despite the fact that you might want to cure cancer, but you aren’t good science, she does state to make your goals realistic and for you. You might never be that scientist or model, but you can work in the industry and she walks you through possible scenarios to let you achieve your dream.

Anyone looking for a little motivation would benefit from this book. It’s not patronizing nor does it tell what to do and how to do it. I personally felt inspired after reading and do admit I began to plan what my blueprint would look like. I’m not ashamed to say that this weekend I’ll be finalizing it. We can all relate to wanting to achieve a dream and sometimes we lose our goals along the way. So why not take advantage of the help to clear up the mind?(less)

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Jun 27, 2012 April rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A while back, I was contacted by Jolene Stockman and asked to read and review Total Blueprint for World Domination. I was hesitant. This isn’t normally my thing, and I immediately turn down none fiction stuff, but the author was so sweet. I figured I would give it a try.

I actually enjoyed it! Not to sound like a jerk by saying it that way, but I didn’t think I would. It’s a fast read, and it’s pretty inspirational. Honestly, it’s not my groove. I don’t think I would dig reading this kind of moti...more A while back, I was contacted by Jolene Stockman and asked to read and review Total Blueprint for World Domination. I was hesitant. This isn’t normally my thing, and I immediately turn down none fiction stuff, but the author was so sweet. I figured I would give it a try.

I actually enjoyed it! Not to sound like a jerk by saying it that way, but I didn’t think I would. It’s a fast read, and it’s pretty inspirational. Honestly, it’s not my groove. I don’t think I would dig reading this kind of motivational book on a regular basis, but I could see this really working out well for teachers. You know those speakers you would sit through back in school. You were just happy to get out of class, but it bored you to tears. This wasn’t boring. I think a high school class would benefit by following along with it. It’s interactive and personal.

A dream is a dream, but when you write it all out on paper, it makes it more real. I never had big dreams growing up. My goals pretty much consisted of getting married and having a family. It didn’t matter what I did for a living, as long as I didn’t hate it. I didn’t need a blue print to get where I’m at, I’m pretty sure it was all luck anyway.
There are a ton of awesome quotes I’ll be sharing with you. One thing I adore about this, was the personal stories Jolene shares about her school and career choices. I don’t know the Author other than the few emails shared between us, but re-reading these quotes I highlighted, I can tell we share a lot of the same views on things.

“If you don’t love your life? Change it. Don’t accept anything that doesn’t make you glow with pride that it’s yours.”

Yes yes yes!!! In fact, I may post this on my facebook page later for all the whiners.

“You can see the crap in life, or you can see the cool. Happiness is a choice in every moment and you are in charge of that choice”
Do you see why I love this! So very true

“World domination means conquering the space around you, finding happiness in your everyday.”

“Oh, and sucky people? Lots of people straight out suck. You’ve probably met lots of them already, and you might even meet a whole lot more. Only one thing makes this okay. Sucky people can bring you closer to the world you want, by showing you the one you don’t want.”

Yeah, so suck on that negative nelly's!
I think if you are a teacher with a class of teens, or anyone who has goals in life but you don’t know where to start in reaching them. This might be the book for you. I personally enjoyed it and I’m neither. (less)

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Mar 02, 2012 Nicola rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: review-copy, young-adult, non-fiction, indie

Total Blueprint for World Domination is a self-help book for teenagers. I suppose I am part of the target audience as I'm still in my teens... just about! I don't really tend to read non-fiction books a lot as I find they often go on for ages about nothing and I just skim them for the interesting parts. But I quite enjoyed this one and in part because it does not ramble on. It gets straight to the point and is short and sweet. It's a little boost of positivity.

This book doesn't tell you what you...more

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Feb 06, 2012 Coeli rated it 4 of 5 stars

When I first came upon Total Blueprint for World Domination, I initially thought it belonged to the sci-fi genre, something like, "Projects for the Evil Genius". Very far from what the book really is about.

Total Blueprint for World Domination by Jolene Stockman is a teen motivational book that will help teens create a plan for their lives. It lists down ways on how to take control of your life and mold a world unique to you.

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Apr 13, 2012 Sannie Hald rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, read2review, read-2012, free

Total Blueprint for World Domination is a self-help book for teenagers. It teaches you to breakdown your goals into minor parts so your goals seem move achievable.

The fact that the book 'speaks' to the reader is something that I really enjoyed. It uses 'our' language, makes us understand why it wants to help us. There is no super fancy formal written language that no one understands. No. It. Is. Simple.
And to make it even more understandable for the teenagers or the readers, the books gives you...more

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Feb 27, 2012 Adella marked it as to-read

Dec. 2013 is a long time for a book giveaway. I hope that's a typo!

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Oct 21, 2012 Lauren rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was gifted a copy of this book by the author. This is a great goal setting book to help you find out what you want and what means the most to you. I think this is a great book if you need some motivation! WaAR

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For people who need influence I think...=)

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I'm a writer of books, an eater of wedges, and a lover of exclamation marks.

My YA non fiction, Total Blueprint for World Domination shows you how to design your dream world and make it happen!

My YA fiction, The Jelly Bean Crisis follows a high-achieving teen who goes against expectations to find a dream of her own.

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