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Chasing Comets: A Little Story About a Powerful Way to Live
A powerful little story that shows the way to a better life.
If you're struggling, this book will make you smile, and might just help you turn things around.
Chasing Comets tells the story of young pipe dreamer named Ted who yearns for a better life. He hates his day job, his apartment, and the amount of money he makes, or lack of it. Ted is under the impression that his life isn't what it should be, and that if he could just get that one idea to take off, everything would become amazing. One day, he decides to talk to one of the older guys on his office floor, Jim, hoping to get connected with a mysterious business mogul known only as The CEO.
Jim is more than happy to introduce Ted to the man he comes to know as Devin. Over the course of the following week, Devin teaches Ted five principles that will lead him to a more fulfilling, happy life.
Ted discovers that changing his focus from the things he doesn't have, to appreciating the things in his life and focusing on others, that incredible stuff begins to happen.
Layered with humor, wisdom, and down-to-earth ideas, Chasing Comets is a heartwarming and inspiring story that gives hope to anyone who is searching for a more meaningful, happy existence.
Scroll up and grab a copy today.113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2014
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Ernest Dempsey
57 books48 followersHost of AuthorsAccess podcast, president of Loving Healing Press Inc., author of numerous anthologies of health and healing."
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June 25, 2023
Motivational & Inspirational
I wasn't expecting to find this little piece of fiction from Ernest Dempsey, but I'm glad I did (via an email in case it matters). I wouldn't call this story a parable, so much as it is a fictional story depicting five principles for living. The story itself was short, sweet, and to the point, which is just about perfect for this type of thing. I found myself feeling both motivated and inspired by the end because I can relate to the main character, Ted. I also wonder how much of Ernest Dempsey is in the main character and whether or not these five principles led to him becoming the successful indie author that he is. However you may feel about the message of the story, you probably can't go wrong by applying them to your own life. I have to think that this is what makes Ernest Dempsey such an interesting guy to listen to whenever I catch him on a podcast or his own YouTube channel, because the man just has an atmosphere around him that I appreciate.
I wasn't expecting to find this little piece of fiction from Ernest Dempsey, but I'm glad I did (via an email in case it matters). I wouldn't call this story a parable, so much as it is a fictional story depicting five principles for living. The story itself was short, sweet, and to the point, which is just about perfect for this type of thing. I found myself feeling both motivated and inspired by the end because I can relate to the main character, Ted. I also wonder how much of Ernest Dempsey is in the main character and whether or not these five principles led to him becoming the successful indie author that he is. However you may feel about the message of the story, you probably can't go wrong by applying them to your own life. I have to think that this is what makes Ernest Dempsey such an interesting guy to listen to whenever I catch him on a podcast or his own YouTube channel, because the man just has an atmosphere around him that I appreciate.
July 27, 2023
Thought provoking inspiration!
Have you ever read a book and from the start it reminded you of the very first book of the genre you ever read? Chasing Comets did that for me. I’ve been a consumer of “self-help” books for several years, but the very first one that I read that was presented as a parable was the One Minute Manager.
Mr. Dempsey uses the parable format to present his five principles for making your world a better place. Ted, the main character in this story, was so familiar, it felt like Ernest wrote the story about my search to find a better life. Once Ted was introduced to the idea that the CEO could help him, I was immediately transported back to reading The One Minute Manager – not the same principles offered here, but it offered such a familiar environment that I couldn’t put the book down until I was finished. Of course, with a book like this can you really be finished? These five principles, while seemingly simple, do require effort to incorporate into one’s daily life.
Have you ever read a book and from the start it reminded you of the very first book of the genre you ever read? Chasing Comets did that for me. I’ve been a consumer of “self-help” books for several years, but the very first one that I read that was presented as a parable was the One Minute Manager.
Mr. Dempsey uses the parable format to present his five principles for making your world a better place. Ted, the main character in this story, was so familiar, it felt like Ernest wrote the story about my search to find a better life. Once Ted was introduced to the idea that the CEO could help him, I was immediately transported back to reading The One Minute Manager – not the same principles offered here, but it offered such a familiar environment that I couldn’t put the book down until I was finished. Of course, with a book like this can you really be finished? These five principles, while seemingly simple, do require effort to incorporate into one’s daily life.
October 7, 2020
New Principals for Living
I read an interview that Ernest Dempsey had done in which he mentioned this book. When I went to check on it I was surprised to find I had already purchased it. This became my next book to read and I read it straight through. It’s that good.
“Chasing Comets” is about a man who is not happy with his life. Ted feels that if he had a little more - more money, a nicer car, a better job, then his life would be much better than it currently is. When a coworker suggests he call Devin, a successful CEO, Ted proceeds to do just that.
Devin will explain how to be successful and have “more” but Ted has to work every day to use the lessons. From there we learn about these lessons that Ted is taught, but do they make a difference in his life. And are they something that can change our lives as well. I think so.
I loved this book and if it is any evidence of the novels he writes, I will be reading more of his works.
I read an interview that Ernest Dempsey had done in which he mentioned this book. When I went to check on it I was surprised to find I had already purchased it. This became my next book to read and I read it straight through. It’s that good.
“Chasing Comets” is about a man who is not happy with his life. Ted feels that if he had a little more - more money, a nicer car, a better job, then his life would be much better than it currently is. When a coworker suggests he call Devin, a successful CEO, Ted proceeds to do just that.
Devin will explain how to be successful and have “more” but Ted has to work every day to use the lessons. From there we learn about these lessons that Ted is taught, but do they make a difference in his life. And are they something that can change our lives as well. I think so.
I loved this book and if it is any evidence of the novels he writes, I will be reading more of his works.
April 11, 2018
Inspiring and empowering
I loved this book.
I’ve read books like this before: Part fiction, but all truth. And I love finding them, like treasures hidden in plain sight, and sharing them with others whom I know will value their wisdom.
CHASING COMETS is an inspiring read that opens your eyes to a world just inches from what we think of as reality. It in fact introduces you to true reality, empowering you to shape your life in new and provocative and frankly astounding ways. Dempsey’s wise and venerable sage, Devin (the “CEO”), shares the secrets of success and joy and boundless potential, and you can’t help but leave these pages inspired and profoundly motivated.
I recommend this book to anyone on a journey of self discovery and personal growth and empowerment. It’s fiction that reveals truth—the most powerful kind, and the type dearest to my heart.
I loved this book.
I’ve read books like this before: Part fiction, but all truth. And I love finding them, like treasures hidden in plain sight, and sharing them with others whom I know will value their wisdom.
CHASING COMETS is an inspiring read that opens your eyes to a world just inches from what we think of as reality. It in fact introduces you to true reality, empowering you to shape your life in new and provocative and frankly astounding ways. Dempsey’s wise and venerable sage, Devin (the “CEO”), shares the secrets of success and joy and boundless potential, and you can’t help but leave these pages inspired and profoundly motivated.
I recommend this book to anyone on a journey of self discovery and personal growth and empowerment. It’s fiction that reveals truth—the most powerful kind, and the type dearest to my heart.
November 6, 2018
Valuable life lessons
This book teaches great life lessons, even though it is fiction. Ted is a relatable character that helps the reader fully understand the main lessons being discussed.
This book teaches great life lessons, even though it is fiction. Ted is a relatable character that helps the reader fully understand the main lessons being discussed.
July 22, 2019
Great Lessons
Written in an engaging story style, the book teaches life lessons of the Law of Attraction, giving, compassion, mindfulness and gratitude. A quick and easy read that will give you a lot to think about.
Written in an engaging story style, the book teaches life lessons of the Law of Attraction, giving, compassion, mindfulness and gratitude. A quick and easy read that will give you a lot to think about.
July 31, 2020
What an awesome little book!!!
This is such an amazing book!!! I would recommend anyone who wants to improve their way of looking at themselves and the world around us, you won't go wrong reading this!! Thank you, Ernest Dempsey!
This is such an amazing book!!! I would recommend anyone who wants to improve their way of looking at themselves and the world around us, you won't go wrong reading this!! Thank you, Ernest Dempsey!
August 17, 2023
Several Words to the Wise
This a relatively short read, but so much valuable info is packed into. It.
Like Ted, the main character, I learned, or relearned so much from its reading. This was exactly what I was needing to be reminded about to.get the best and most out of everyday
This a relatively short read, but so much valuable info is packed into. It.
Like Ted, the main character, I learned, or relearned so much from its reading. This was exactly what I was needing to be reminded about to.get the best and most out of everyday
May 1, 2024
Fantastic, Inspiring
This is a real eye opener. A great story showing how to change your life in 5 easy lessons. I actually wrote things down on my calendar so I would see it every day. Thank you for making it seem so easy to change your attitude and life. Great job.
This is a real eye opener. A great story showing how to change your life in 5 easy lessons. I actually wrote things down on my calendar so I would see it every day. Thank you for making it seem so easy to change your attitude and life. Great job.
January 19, 2018
Lovely read.
Short, simple, substantial.
In the modern world, simple is as powerful as the next convoluted read. Finished this in 2 days!
Short, simple, substantial.
In the modern world, simple is as powerful as the next convoluted read. Finished this in 2 days!
April 24, 2018
Couldn't get into the book, maybe I will try and read it another day 😑
March 9, 2014
Rely makes you look at life in a whole new way
February 16, 2016
I thought this book was awesome. I read it a few years ago and I plan to read it again!
February 27, 2016
Decent short self-help book in the form of a story.
May 28, 2016
a very good read.
December 23, 2016
Great well defined steps
Life is what you make it. Not the other way around. Love the steps this book lines up that anyone can take to make their life a success.
Life is what you make it. Not the other way around. Love the steps this book lines up that anyone can take to make their life a success.
May 7, 2015
Wow! amazing work I really enjoyed reading every single word of it.
April 27, 2017
Great story showing great principles
I liked this story and the lessons that Ted learned and hopefully I put to use in my life as well.
I liked this story and the lessons that Ted learned and hopefully I put to use in my life as well.
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