The Real Rules of Life: Balancing Life's Terms with Your Own

by Ken Druck

Finally someone is telling the truth about how life really is. And Ken Druck knows what he’s talking about. No matter what we say, do, or believe in, life has its own terms. And they’re not what we thought. Life presents us all with challenges and setbacks. The life we thought we’d signed up for is not the one we get. Then what? How do we summon the raw courage and strength to go on? Create Plan B and grow wiser from the experience? Ken Druck’s personal journey through tragedy after the death of his daughter, Jenna, led him to discover the secrets of how we survive life’s worst losses and uncover its dark gifts—hidden opportunities for spiritual deepening, renewal, discovery, meaning, and even joy. We discover how to take off the blinders and be a part of the unseen miracles and opportunities that are right under our noses. Ken Druck knows the real rules of life. From his own experience and as a trusted coach and confidant to people all over the world, including leaders facing their greatest challenges, Ken knows the difference between wishful thinking and grounded truth. His refreshingly honest approach to turning adversity into opportunity makes up the heart and soul of this book. The Real Rules of Life is not a quick fix, nor does it trivialize life’s struggles. It shows you how to heal. How to grow your soul. How to thrive. How to be both broken and whole at the same time by getting and staying real. And how to live more consciously. Ken Druck inspires you to make peace with life as it really is. Once you know the real rules, you can balance life’s terms with your own and live boldly.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2012

Reviews

[Melissa Mikulak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not a fan of "self-help" books, and this book could fall into that category, however, it's also full of life-stories that were lived by the author and how he dealt with them, as well as what he's taken away from them - "turning adversity into opportunity." Each chapter is a "Real Rule" with personal stories so you can see why teh author thinks what he does, as well as short worksheets at the end of each chapter.

My favorite take-away from this book is the notion that we can be "broken and whole" at the same time. All of us have faced some kind of tragedy in our lives... it's what we do after that makes all the difference in our own lives and the lives of those around us. This book can help you find your way through life's journey.

Good, easy read.

[Brendan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of the rules that Druck writes about aren't anything new, but there were a few of them that stuck with me after finishing the book. One such rule says that there is no magic switch that will all the sudden make you happy in life. So for example, when you graduate, get that job, or make that big purchase, it won't all the sudden make your entire life exactly what you always wanted it to be. Since there were a few of his rules like this that resonated with me, I would say that this book is overall worth reading. If you like fluffy optimistic books, stay away from this. Druck isn't a pessimist, but he's very realistic. Don't expect this to be a life-changing read, but there will definitely be a few positive lessons that you take away.

[Brigette Giuliano · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a nice read. Ken Druck PhD used his personal suffering experience as a guidance of how a broken heart is not a bad thing. As he quoted "Brokenness is a measure of the heart that had given of itself generously not foolishly" And in the long run we all want a full heart at the end of our lives ~ right?

[Walter Guillioli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insights

Great insights into how to live and rethink life. The chapters are independent and cover interesting topics. Life is very important to learn to live it.

[Mar Antunes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can't agree with anything in that book. Sorry.

[Yasmin]

Good book to read

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

nothing new, just old stuff recycled