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Intelligence for Your LIfe: Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth

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Almost eight million people across the United States and Canada tune in to John Tesh's syndicated show each week to hear him warmly impart "intelligence for your life" - tips on how to earn your boss's trust, fight jet lag, get out of debt, find your life's calling or even discover the power of prayer. As one major city newspaper referred to him, "He's like Oprah, but without the edge." With his staff of 10 full-time researchers, Tesh has uncovered a wealth of practical information and life-changing choices. He now combines that knowledge with some incredible personal experiences for this first book in what promises to be a successful ongoing series. In addition to a wide range of helpful tips, this book reveals what has guided him spiritually and professionally to act out his passions.
Street date coincides with PBS Special in March, 2008.

221 pages, Hardcover

First published March 9, 2008

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Profile Image for Chip Hunter.
580 reviews7 followers
December 29, 2016
This is a short and simple self-help/inspirational book by the supposedly famous John Tesh. While I had never heard of Tesh before my Dad gave me this book for Christmas, apparently he is a very famous TV Personality, Rock-and-Roll Band Member, Concert Pianist, and Radio Talk Show Host. I don't know how I had avoided becoming familiar with him before, but I'm thankful that my Dad introduced his work to me through this book. Very readable and full of great advice on how to live a more fulfilling life, INTELLIGENCE FOR YOUR LIFE should please most readers, as long as they're not looking for anything very deep or complex. There are no grand secrets of Tesh's revealed here, as most of this is common-sense advice that your parents and mentors should have been telling you all along.

The book is put together in a way amenable to 'daily devotion-style' quick reads, with the major sections being broken up in short (1-4 pages) chapters focusing on one more tip for living the way you should. The six major sections cover: finding/pursuing you passion, learning to focus, caring for relationships, caring for your health, taking care of your business, and trusting in God. The book is very short, but by reading (and really thinking about) just a couple of sections a day, you can stretch it out for a month or two. Unlike more lengthy/wordy inspirational books, this one would be very good for group meetings and discussions. The sections are short enough to be readable out loud with no problem, and discussing these ideas with others would definitely help absorption and comprehension.

I don't think that The John Tesh Radio Show is broadcast in my area, but I'm going to try to find out. If it is, it seems like a show that would be worthwhile to tune in to. Certainly this book is full of good advice that challenges and inspires. Well worth the read! Highly recommended.

Thanks Dad!
75 reviews10 followers
March 31, 2009
This book was about 1,000 times better than I expected it to be! 'Intelligence for Your Life' encourages you to embrace life and be the BEST person you can be. The practical tips are terrific and the fun facts are great conversation starters.
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30 reviews
August 27, 2023
Helpful information. Some of the technology mentioned is outdated but you can pretty much adjust for that and the underlying lesson remains helpful. I love listening to Intelligence for your Life on the radio with John Tesh. Need to find his concert at Red Rocks.
Profile Image for Katie Hilton.
1,018 reviews4 followers
March 7, 2021
A very encouraging look at ways to succeed, stay in tune with God and with your family members. A good read.
Profile Image for Samantha Pagan.
41 reviews
June 23, 2024
Grabbed this book from a small free mini library by the street, and Im so glad I picked it up. Was very easy to read
Profile Image for Kim.
1,380 reviews30 followers
June 29, 2016
The worst book I've read this year. I was barely skimming it when I came upon this:

"Eldredge points out what a horrible mistake it is to emasculate young boys by telling them, "Don't jump on the furniture. " "Don't climb that tree." "Don't be so nosy."

Ummm, when did safety and manners become emasculating? Maybe he took this out of context from Eldredge, but this really irked me. There is a time and place for climbing trees, but teaching them when and how is part of growing up.

Granted, I was already cranky with all of the repetitive content of each and every page. Had this book been had a quote and a page with perhaps a short paragraph about each, I may have found it fun and helpful.
Author 5 books4 followers
January 30, 2011
This book covers a lot of personal growth territory on its 221 pages. You might call it the ultimate self-help book with chapters on topics as diverse as money, health, marriage, your stay in a hospital and making friends. Most chapters are just two or three pages.

Boxed information offers interesting side notes. For instance, did you know that belts were once a gauge of social status? Did you know that kids who eat dinner with their families five or more nights a week are 50 percent less likely to try alcohol than those who eat with their families only two nights a week or less? Lots of enjoyable trivia.
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1,307 reviews27 followers
August 25, 2014
I've always enjoyed hearing John Tesh give out tidbits of wisdom and advice on his syndicated radio program. He is a life coach, and this book puts all of his knowledge together in one place. He covered many, many topics in this book, but really only touched on each topic. Nothing very deeply explored. His chapter on advising men how to be more manly, was kind of irritating to me. I thought it was a rather narrow approach as to how all men should be. But, despite this irritant, there is lots of good advise and tips on how to improve your life, relationships, health, marriage, family, job and so on.
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2 reviews9 followers
September 30, 2013
I love that John Tesh was originally going to call this book, "Hard Work, Risk and Prayer". Intelligence for Your Life is the name of the broadcast so it had the most name recognition. I'm glad he did that because many more people who aren't necessarily seeking to find God's wisdom and message of love, may pick up the book and find it by surprise. I picked up a copy at a used bookstore in St Augustine, Florida. I love the broadcast as well!
Profile Image for Thitirat B. Luu.
21 reviews1 follower
December 10, 2015
Such an unhealthy information gave to the reader. Please not waste time with this stuff. Not worth your life in all the way. Such a liar writer. And liar morale, insincere and not expressing genuine feelings. He, himself can not do what he tell people to do. He tell people -- Intelligence for Your Life: Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth -- he, himself can not do it and I don't know how how he make up this book from.
Profile Image for Joe Smits.
12 reviews
January 20, 2020
Excellent insight not only in John Tesh and what he has faced, but also gives practical viewpoints into our own lives. Too often we view anyone of celebrity status as invincible, especially the successful ones. I had the pleasure of attending a Tesh concert where I picked up this signed copy from him, and I am glad I did.

Very thoughtful insight, and good advice for everyone. Well done!
Profile Image for Herb.
240 reviews
March 23, 2009
I frankly expected more from this book. I found some of Mr. Tesh's views to be quite unenlightening and, yes, dull. Later parts of the book were rehashes of other self-help type books. There are a few interesting parts to this book, hence the rating, but I can't really recommend it.
Profile Image for Carolyn.
209 reviews4 followers
November 11, 2011
A great book weaved with stories of his life, trivia facts, helpful information about important topics to us all, and good quotes. I didn't know his book would share such sweet and personal stories about him becoming more acquainted with God and I appreciated his courage to share that.
Profile Image for Kathleen.
27 reviews1 follower
June 16, 2008
Once again, this book wasn't exactly what I expected. Even so, it pushed me to evaluate my life at this moment in attempt to refine, refresh, and reaffirm my life focus.
20 reviews
June 25, 2008
This was a wonderful book; short enough to read through quickly but full of wisdom. I will most likely want to buy it for myself.
Profile Image for Candida.
108 reviews
January 10, 2009
This was a good book with sound advice. I liked the way he talked about how important it was to focus. It seemed to be geared towards men though.
Profile Image for Deidra.
110 reviews1 follower
January 21, 2009
Our library seems to put a lot of cheesy books by radio personalities in the "New Non-Fiction" section. And for some strange reason, I can't seem to resist them!
7 reviews1 follower
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May 18, 2009
Just started reading it- gets me thinking and challenges me to live outside my selfishness...
Profile Image for Steven.
11 reviews
July 22, 2009
Great advice on how to enjoy life and how to get the best from it.
Profile Image for Aaron.
37 reviews
May 26, 2011
Quick and easy read. As a fan of his radio show, this book was a good extension of that. Enjoyed it quite a bit.
Profile Image for Eric.
90 reviews
August 14, 2011
John Tesh is a good writer....I also love his radio show.
Profile Image for Antonina Zaytseva.
25 reviews
November 14, 2012
This is a good guide book. It references a few other self help books Tesh claims changed his life. Very east to digest and I found myself using some of the advice that very day. Glad I read it.
Profile Image for Becky.
397 reviews
November 16, 2012
I liked this alright. Some of the trivia tidbits made me laugh out loud and there are a couple of gem tips in here that I am sure I will use.
Profile Image for Jim George.
723 reviews20 followers
November 28, 2010
I can barely keep the radio on while he gives advice, why did I think the book would be different.
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