Ladder: climbing out of a slump

by Dan Hawkins

In any endeavor, there will be ups and downs, peaks and valleys, good times and bad. Life is filled with surprised that will knock you off your game. There seems to be a common misconception that those who have succeeded had it easy, had fewer obstacles or were even just lucky. We've all been in a SLUMP, at the end of a tunnel, at our wits' end, or on the verge of failure. When it is time to CLIMB OUT of the proverbial hole you have settled in, that is when your TRUE STRENGTH and perseverance come out to shine. Unleash the POWER within you. Everyone has it. LADDER is a clever anecdote to HELP one and all make their TRUE ascent from the bottom and CLIMB all the way to the TOP.

Genres: Nonfiction

142 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2015

Reviews

[Bob Pollock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I'd uncovered this book years ago. It is filled with so many nuggets. We all encounter slumps. This book will teach you how to handle them. Great read! I'll probably read it, again.

[Michele Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

If taken alone, I don't find this overly helpful. There are some good points in here but it doesn't have much depth to it. Maybe it's not supposed to.
True point:
1. take action - do something over sitting.
2. mini vacation - change of scenery can help you clear your head
3. what you listen to and read matters.
4. renewal is necessary

There is a lot of repetition in the book but if it helps you see that you are able to get out of any slump you are in, then maybe it is good for you to read.

[Brandon Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this short read. I have the personality type that falls into slump easy and often. This book gives you clear things to look for that signal slump. Then gives you a step by step process of getting out and becoming better than you were before the slump hit. I really like the promoting of getting away for a couple of days and diving into good books and audios.

[Mike Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the face of a slump its important to have a plan in place to pull ourselves out. This book explains in detail each rung of the ladder that will help us successfully climb out of our respective slumps! "Any serious commitment is challenging. But those who know the steps of the Ladder can overcome such hurdles. They can turn every obstacle into increased successes."

[Erik Golbiw · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an 'ok' read - One of the downfalls of the Life Leadership Essentials series is that the authors seem obligated to frequently quote and reference the founders of the company. Not necessary. We read the books - find authors from other areas. Help us find and discover other gems.

[Greg Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for getting out of a slump, or just living your life on purpose to achieve your dreams.

[T.J. Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book. Not earth shattering, however it is a good, solid read. If I were to compare it to a meal, it would be a good helping of meat and potatoes.

[Doug DeWitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all go through personal and professional slumps. Ladder offers very practical and powerful steps to overcome a slump and regain momentum!

[Marc Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book for anyone who feels like life is losing it's edge, or has hit a slump. Step-by-step how to get out of a long-slow slump or a short-term slump.

[Joe Burdick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!! A great read for people that find themselves in a slump and don't know how to get out of it. A terrific description of dealing with resistance.

[McKay]

"Slumps come for a very important reason: They are telling you that something needs to change."

1. Take massive action! Waiting is the worst case scenario - inaction makes a slump worse. it's easier to steer a moving car in the right direction than a stopped car. "Quit losing and get moving!"
2. Go on a 2 day vacation - get out of tour usual daily rut that has you feeling slumped. For this vacation, fill your mind with a non-stop stream of positive talks and don't forget to throw in some real fun and excitement.
3. When you come back, come back empowered, positive, and focused on your dreams/goals/calling. Continue listening to positive audios and reviewing your dreams on a daily basis to maintain the energy and focus.
4. Avoid all addictive/escapist behaviors! Porn, alcohol, drugs or electronic distractions like TV, Facebook, video games, news, YouTube, music, Netflix binges, online surfing/commenting, eating, etc

The 3 'L's
Live, Love, Laugh

Instead of searching for balance in life (e.g. mediocre in everything) seek excellence in your life purpose and at what really matters.