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Creating the Perfect Lifestyle
[Publisher's This book is an International Amazon #1 Bestseller.] Author I am regular guy who used to work long and brutal hours for a big corporation. One day I woke up and I had a "Life is not about working your butt off for someone else - life is about following your passions and creating a fantastic life for yourself and those around you. Life is actually about LIFESTYLE." I spent the next few years researching success and achievement, and applied the strategies to my own life. I have successfully set goals, made plans and achieved a fantastic lifestyle. So I decided to write a book revealing the strategies and formula that anyone can use to transform their life. So welcome to a Step by Step Guide to Creating the life of your dreams. How YOU can enjoy success and achievement - Relationships; - Money; - Health and Energy; - Joy; - Fulfillment; and - More Time. The purpose of this book is to help you decide on and then achieve your Perfect Lifestyle. Book 1 - Defining Your Perfect Lifestyle 2 - My Lifestyle 3 - Goals 4 - To Do Lists 5 - Gifts and Abilities Part 1 6 - Your Career 7 - Income Employment 8 - Income Own Business 9 - The Best Game in the World 10 - Peers and Peer Groups 11 - The Mother of Creativity 12 - Finding Your Soul Mate 13 - Children 14 - Sleep 15 - Personal Finances 101 16 - Pay Yourself First 17 - Compounding 18 - Passive Income 19 - Double Your Income 20 - Only Buy What You Can Afford 21 - Expenses 22 - Five Ways to Waste Your Day 23 - Five Ways to Waste Your Business Day 24 - Television 25 - Continual Self Improvement 26 - World Travel 27 - Read Widely 28 - University/Critical Thinking 29 - Integrity 30 - You Only Have One Chance to be You 31 - Live to Serve 32 - Little Acts of Kindness 33 - You Must Have a “Purpose” and a “Why” 34 - The Future You 35 - Overcoming Obstacles 36 - Overcoming Fear 37 - Stress 38 - More or Less 39 - Risk and Risk Aversion 40 - Failure 41 - Focus 42 - Bad Times/Challenges Part 1 43 - Determination, Diligence and Perseverance 44 - Limiting Beliefs 45 - Mental Barriers 46 - Words and Self Talk - Part 1 47 - Perfect Week 48 - Create Your Day Bonus Chapter - True Balance Bonus Chapter - Gifts and Abilities Part 2 Bonus Chapter - My Purpose and My Why Bonus Chapter - Words and Self Talk - Part 2 Bonus Chapter - Bad Times/Challenges Part 2 Bonus Chapter - The Law of Attraction 49 - The Hero Test 50 - The Absolute Fail-Safe Way to Lose Weight, Get Fitter, Be Healthier and Look Sexier! 51 - Exercise and Diet 52 - Your Body is a Temple 53 - Three Keys to Health 54 - Discipline 55 - Saying “No” 56 - XXXX Yourself! 57 - Lies You Have Been Told 58 - Age Is No Barrier! 59 - How to Love Mondays 60 - Feeling Great! 61 - Just Three 62 - Sixteen Tips for Making Money 63 - Quick Tips for a
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First published October 27, 2011
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June 26, 2013
This book is essential reading. Will read at least 3 times in the coming months, so much bang for your buck.
November 4, 2011
This Is NOT Your Father’s Self-Help Book!
In deference to my review’s title, let me start by saying that I have absolutely nothing against my father’s self-help books, whatever they may have been. Like you, I’ve read hundreds that have come before. You know the ones, don’t you? They feature only the best smiling faces. They offer up success story after success story. They promise to help you unlock the vault of personal fulfillment or to shower you with your weight in gold. Now, I’ve done my best to understand their messages, and I’ve worked my “darndest” to embed their wisdom into my life. While I haven’t quite reaped the lion’s share of benefits, the best I can still afford to do is “guess” that I’m on the road to ultimate reward. The destination still seems pretty far ahead, if you ask me.
So much of “success literature” that’s been peddled throughout the ages has centered on either strict reliance or blind allegiance to key principles (principles set by others who claim to know better, mind you, and not those already accepted by the individual). Sadly, I’ve found that, while these principles may very well produce the “success” (however it’s defined by the writer or ‘ghost’ writer), the reality of putting them into every day practice lay just out of reach of average folks. Regular ‘Joes.’ Common people. Salt o’the earth types. Yes, I’m talking about you and me. Maybe all of these principles – as they’re outlined by others who must know better (they have a book with their face on it, after all) come at too much sacrifice. Maybe they require too significant an investment of time or (dare I say?) money.
Or, could it be that, maybe, just maybe, those principles are not right for you?
Now, let me be perfectly clear. Yes, Oli Hille has written another self-help book. Sure, it’s got a catchy title: CREATING THE PERFECT LIFESTYLE. Yes, it’s got a hip, happening glossy cover complete with the obligatorily persuasive sales pitch (“must have book of the century!”) that always somehow just manages to catch my eye. And, yes, it even has the author’s happy mug plastered all over that white backdrop, smiling his successful smile like only a successfully-smiled self-help guru can in today’s ‘price point’ era.
But the similarities to Hille’s book and so much of what’s been written before stops there.
Whereas other authors tend to deal mostly in platitudes and success stories that may not have an awful lot in common with everyday people, Hille’s philosophy is one healthily grounded by an exceptional work ethic, a disciplined approach to life’s opportunities, and a no-nonsense application of faith (both in one’s self AND a higher power) to transform your life. That’s refreshing. What he’s accomplished here in no short order is to capture a lifetime’s worth of really good advice – I’m talking extremely worthwhile insight – and created a functioning workbook that every man, woman, and child can find value in and reap rewards from. His advice isn’t so much about being-the-best-you-can-be, not so much as so many other books of this type tend to promise in exchange for the cover price. What Hille promises isn’t so much about maximizing the best revenue or capitalizing on the best risks. Rather, it’s about teaching individuals how to establish and maintain a personal lifestyle that – with good ol’ fashioned elbow grease – can put A-N-Y-O-N-E on the path to fulfilling your dreams.
The largest part of Hille’s approach underscores what so few people genuinely understand about life: while success has a traceable beginning, it’s essentially without measure. That’s because success continues to deliver rewards to those that the truly successful person has touched long after he’s gone. Success is one of the only forces in nature that can’t be contained in a bottle, though Hille does an admirable job breaking it down into workable components for any reader. Finding that niche in the world and securing your successful lifestyle is as much philosophy as it is philanthropy – as much playing as it is coaching – but it all begins when you build your solid foundation around goals, processes, and individual achievement. I can’t imagine how many lives could’ve been more productive with the benefit of these simple but oft-overlooked (and undervalued) lessons.
Be forewarned, though: success ain’t easy. Hille knows that as well as anyone else, and he speaks to these challenges with each chapter, offering up his suggestions for proactive living with the kind of rational common sense all to absent from so much of today’s education. To great effect, he shares his own successes and failures with great candor and a sense of humility. Also – only as a warning to those who may be put off by such talk – he draws parallels from all walks of life, especially from the word of God. He understands how faith serves as an inspiration to each of us on the path to realizing our dreams, and he isn’t afraid to include a few Bible verses for good measure. (Disclaimer: you aren’t required to believe in God, even though he demonstrates God’s happy to believe in you.)
What others have said in their reviews here is far more insightful than anything I feel I can add. Yes, this is absolutely the kind of book I wish someone had given me forty years ago … or even thirty years ago … or twenty years ago … heck, I would’ve settled for this five years ago! And, yes, the book could serve as a wonderful primer to either high schoolers or college-aged young’uns by helping to point them in the right direction – perhaps even one of their own choosing, if you can imagine that. I know that I’m emailing a link to all of my friends and family right after I post this review. (And, for the record, I’ll be happy to pay the price for any in my close circle!)
In the interest of fairness, I’m pleased to share that the author graciously provided me with an advance electronic copy of CREATING THE PERFECT LIFESTYLE in order for me to complete this review … and I thank him for doing it!
In deference to my review’s title, let me start by saying that I have absolutely nothing against my father’s self-help books, whatever they may have been. Like you, I’ve read hundreds that have come before. You know the ones, don’t you? They feature only the best smiling faces. They offer up success story after success story. They promise to help you unlock the vault of personal fulfillment or to shower you with your weight in gold. Now, I’ve done my best to understand their messages, and I’ve worked my “darndest” to embed their wisdom into my life. While I haven’t quite reaped the lion’s share of benefits, the best I can still afford to do is “guess” that I’m on the road to ultimate reward. The destination still seems pretty far ahead, if you ask me.
So much of “success literature” that’s been peddled throughout the ages has centered on either strict reliance or blind allegiance to key principles (principles set by others who claim to know better, mind you, and not those already accepted by the individual). Sadly, I’ve found that, while these principles may very well produce the “success” (however it’s defined by the writer or ‘ghost’ writer), the reality of putting them into every day practice lay just out of reach of average folks. Regular ‘Joes.’ Common people. Salt o’the earth types. Yes, I’m talking about you and me. Maybe all of these principles – as they’re outlined by others who must know better (they have a book with their face on it, after all) come at too much sacrifice. Maybe they require too significant an investment of time or (dare I say?) money.
Or, could it be that, maybe, just maybe, those principles are not right for you?
Now, let me be perfectly clear. Yes, Oli Hille has written another self-help book. Sure, it’s got a catchy title: CREATING THE PERFECT LIFESTYLE. Yes, it’s got a hip, happening glossy cover complete with the obligatorily persuasive sales pitch (“must have book of the century!”) that always somehow just manages to catch my eye. And, yes, it even has the author’s happy mug plastered all over that white backdrop, smiling his successful smile like only a successfully-smiled self-help guru can in today’s ‘price point’ era.
But the similarities to Hille’s book and so much of what’s been written before stops there.
Whereas other authors tend to deal mostly in platitudes and success stories that may not have an awful lot in common with everyday people, Hille’s philosophy is one healthily grounded by an exceptional work ethic, a disciplined approach to life’s opportunities, and a no-nonsense application of faith (both in one’s self AND a higher power) to transform your life. That’s refreshing. What he’s accomplished here in no short order is to capture a lifetime’s worth of really good advice – I’m talking extremely worthwhile insight – and created a functioning workbook that every man, woman, and child can find value in and reap rewards from. His advice isn’t so much about being-the-best-you-can-be, not so much as so many other books of this type tend to promise in exchange for the cover price. What Hille promises isn’t so much about maximizing the best revenue or capitalizing on the best risks. Rather, it’s about teaching individuals how to establish and maintain a personal lifestyle that – with good ol’ fashioned elbow grease – can put A-N-Y-O-N-E on the path to fulfilling your dreams.
The largest part of Hille’s approach underscores what so few people genuinely understand about life: while success has a traceable beginning, it’s essentially without measure. That’s because success continues to deliver rewards to those that the truly successful person has touched long after he’s gone. Success is one of the only forces in nature that can’t be contained in a bottle, though Hille does an admirable job breaking it down into workable components for any reader. Finding that niche in the world and securing your successful lifestyle is as much philosophy as it is philanthropy – as much playing as it is coaching – but it all begins when you build your solid foundation around goals, processes, and individual achievement. I can’t imagine how many lives could’ve been more productive with the benefit of these simple but oft-overlooked (and undervalued) lessons.
Be forewarned, though: success ain’t easy. Hille knows that as well as anyone else, and he speaks to these challenges with each chapter, offering up his suggestions for proactive living with the kind of rational common sense all to absent from so much of today’s education. To great effect, he shares his own successes and failures with great candor and a sense of humility. Also – only as a warning to those who may be put off by such talk – he draws parallels from all walks of life, especially from the word of God. He understands how faith serves as an inspiration to each of us on the path to realizing our dreams, and he isn’t afraid to include a few Bible verses for good measure. (Disclaimer: you aren’t required to believe in God, even though he demonstrates God’s happy to believe in you.)
What others have said in their reviews here is far more insightful than anything I feel I can add. Yes, this is absolutely the kind of book I wish someone had given me forty years ago … or even thirty years ago … or twenty years ago … heck, I would’ve settled for this five years ago! And, yes, the book could serve as a wonderful primer to either high schoolers or college-aged young’uns by helping to point them in the right direction – perhaps even one of their own choosing, if you can imagine that. I know that I’m emailing a link to all of my friends and family right after I post this review. (And, for the record, I’ll be happy to pay the price for any in my close circle!)
In the interest of fairness, I’m pleased to share that the author graciously provided me with an advance electronic copy of CREATING THE PERFECT LIFESTYLE in order for me to complete this review … and I thank him for doing it!
June 15, 2012
I love anything that Oli Hille writes. This book is a must read. Oli writes so clear and simple giving examples and assignments to learn how to achieve the things you need to do in order to create a perfect lifestyle for yourself. As well, he includes weblinks for further reading and has over sixty quick videos on his website.
Oli is my favorite contemporary author! You gotta read this book!
Oli is my favorite contemporary author! You gotta read this book!
September 8, 2019
Take what helps it’s great
Lots of good thoughts. As with any self help book we can take what helps and use just what works for us. I enjoyed it.
Lots of good thoughts. As with any self help book we can take what helps and use just what works for us. I enjoyed it.
December 29, 2016
Very insightful
Love the breakdown of categories
They areas were discussed in detail.
Love the Bible resources as well, very inspirational excerpts
Love the breakdown of categories
They areas were discussed in detail.
Love the Bible resources as well, very inspirational excerpts
April 15, 2012
Sometimes becoming an adult is difficult. Suddenly the world opens up and you are expected to make choices about who you will be and how you will live your life. It’s an exciting time but can also be a bit scary.
Creating the Perfect Lifestyle is kind of an all in one guide to creating the life you want. It looks at life goals, how you want to make a living, and the things that are most important to you. It’s about choosing the lifestyle that will make you happy then determining how to make that lifestyle a reality.
A large part of the book focuses on income. In particular, finding ways of creating a passive and semi-passive stream of income so that your days are freed up for the things that you want to spend your time doing. Also included are ways of making those working hours count so that more income can be created in a short period of time.
Creating the Perfect Lifestyle is kind of an all in one guide to creating the life you want. It looks at life goals, how you want to make a living, and the things that are most important to you. It’s about choosing the lifestyle that will make you happy then determining how to make that lifestyle a reality.
A large part of the book focuses on income. In particular, finding ways of creating a passive and semi-passive stream of income so that your days are freed up for the things that you want to spend your time doing. Also included are ways of making those working hours count so that more income can be created in a short period of time.
January 26, 2012
I enjoyed this book and found it inspiring, concise, helpful and relevant. you definitely need a pad and pen whilst reading it, to plan out your goals, write out quotes to keep for inspiration and make notes for your own life. A very helpful book. The only thing that goes against it for me is that it is slightly more suited for the American market when talking about services/money planning, but it is easy to translate to your UK life.
If you want to get your future plans in order, then this book is a very useful gem to get hold of.
Rachel Dove, The Kindle Book Review
If you want to get your future plans in order, then this book is a very useful gem to get hold of.
Rachel Dove, The Kindle Book Review
March 20, 2018
It helps you re-motivate setting goals and gives you a helpful list of areas in your life to set goals to. It's a bit self-promoting and at time pretentious. If your looking for a quick read to give you a spark this book might do it, but half way through it looses steam. The book becomes to simplistic and some of the recommendations are obvious. The author didn't take the time to present quality information and at times it seemed the book was a quick assembly of information.
I became bored with it and never finished it. Neil Fiore's book "The Now Habit" is far more engaging.
I became bored with it and never finished it. Neil Fiore's book "The Now Habit" is far more engaging.
May 16, 2012
In Creating the Perfect Lifestyle, Oli Hille certainly has invested a lot of personal time, energy, thoughts, feelings, and strategies in designing a life that is perfect in the way he views the world! Fortunately, he has written the book in such a way that it speaks to each reader individually, allowing us to do the same... pick and choose what is important to us and acting upon those things which can and will provide positive, transformational change.
August 10, 2012
In many ways, this is a fantastic self-help book. Nothing is very deep, the topics are all covered fairly low depth, however it felt like a VERY good book that you might give to your son or daughter as they headed out to make it on their own. There are lots of short chapters most covering different topics, and it's nice to see some SOLID advice on any number of topics finally addressed. This would be a good lifestyle advice book for anyone starting out in life.
November 8, 2012
The best teachers share from their experience and by their example. Oli Hille is living his version of the perfect lifestyle, and he wisely shares it with his readers. He covers a lot of territory and does it well.
December 21, 2012
Real-world practical advice from someone who has done as he claims. At times it came across as a little preachy, but overall I found a wide variety of new perspectives on life-balance, goals, and making the lifestyle of your choice. Wish i had read this 30 years ago!
December 20, 2012
I guess it was OK. I didn't really learn anything new...these are things I have been doing for years. Perhaps that's why I'm pretty happy with my lifestyle and my life. I'm not sure why I bought the book!
February 8, 2014
I really enjoyed this book and found loads of tips on all areas of life in here. Something I liked a lot is that Oli writes from his own mind, beliefs, experiences, and as if he is talking directly to you. It is easy to understand and very useful and encouraging to read.
December 3, 2012
This book will change your life. It helped me completely organize my life. The book is very motivational, and encouraged me to write my book. Oli covers every topic needed for great lifestyle.
December 17, 2014
inspiring, from a man who actually did it
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