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CAUTION: The Choice is Yours
Belief is a powerful thing; it’s not easily separated from
the believer. This is what concerns me—that a third of us
do not seem to have a belief, unlike the tenth dentist in a
popular toothpaste commercial. Remember those commercials
that state, “Nine out of ten dentists recommend …?”
That is a brave dentist! I mean nine of his colleagues chose
Brand XYZ, and he stuck to his conviction and said no. I
want to know more of the other nine. Did they all agree? If
so, my admiration for number ten grows. I bet at least four
could not decide.
The power is in the choice. In my experience, the
choice depends upon three types of people—the Dos,
the Don’ts, and the Dazed. These three kinds of people
or personalities decide the decisions. The Dos solve problems
on their own. There is no magic to their problemsolving
skills other than the fact of focusing on the solution
rather than the problem. The opposing person is the
Don’ts. These people are so obsessed with the problem to
the point that they are blinded to any possible solution.
Last are the Dazed; they are neither Dos nor Don’ts, but
they are rather confused.
I am a Christian and a therapist; therefore, I am a
Christian therapist, and my belief in God influences my
thoughts. Belief is a strong thing, if it is more than a casual
acquaintance.
the believer. This is what concerns me—that a third of us
do not seem to have a belief, unlike the tenth dentist in a
popular toothpaste commercial. Remember those commercials
that state, “Nine out of ten dentists recommend …?”
That is a brave dentist! I mean nine of his colleagues chose
Brand XYZ, and he stuck to his conviction and said no. I
want to know more of the other nine. Did they all agree? If
so, my admiration for number ten grows. I bet at least four
could not decide.
The power is in the choice. In my experience, the
choice depends upon three types of people—the Dos,
the Don’ts, and the Dazed. These three kinds of people
or personalities decide the decisions. The Dos solve problems
on their own. There is no magic to their problemsolving
skills other than the fact of focusing on the solution
rather than the problem. The opposing person is the
Don’ts. These people are so obsessed with the problem to
the point that they are blinded to any possible solution.
Last are the Dazed; they are neither Dos nor Don’ts, but
they are rather confused.
I am a Christian and a therapist; therefore, I am a
Christian therapist, and my belief in God influences my
thoughts. Belief is a strong thing, if it is more than a casual
acquaintance.
254 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2015
166 people want to read
About the author
Bryan Lindberg
1 book1 followerBryan Lindberg is a reluctant therapist. Why? He never planned to be a therapist. His plan was to retire from the military but a combat injury during the Gulf War changed that plan. At the age of 29 (after 11 years of service) he was retired and unemployed. That is how the journey to be a Reluctant Therapist began.
Today he has two separate graduate degrees.; Masters of Art in Theology from Providence College and a Masters of Science in Human Development from the University of Rhode Island and is a License Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).
He started private practice after he and his wife of 21 years moved to the Blue Ridge of Southwest Virginia with there 3 children.
Bryan specializes in Systemic Theory; all aspects of living are connected. This is to say an issue is never isolated, it effects many different components and the solution is found by examining the entire system.
Bryan combines faith, science and humor to bring the important question to the surface. The ones that demand answers.
Today he has two separate graduate degrees.; Masters of Art in Theology from Providence College and a Masters of Science in Human Development from the University of Rhode Island and is a License Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).
He started private practice after he and his wife of 21 years moved to the Blue Ridge of Southwest Virginia with there 3 children.
Bryan specializes in Systemic Theory; all aspects of living are connected. This is to say an issue is never isolated, it effects many different components and the solution is found by examining the entire system.
Bryan combines faith, science and humor to bring the important question to the surface. The ones that demand answers.
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August 8, 2015
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Caution: The Choice is Yours by Bryan Lindberg is an inspirational and motivational book that reiterates the power of choice in our lives. The three types of people - the Do, the Don't and the Dazed - are the ones on whom the choice depends. The book helps us to know what type of person we are and it also speaks about emotions like pain, guilt and much more that hinder us while making choices in life. The personal stories he shares through his twenty years as a therapist speak about the power and presence of God in everyone's lives.
This uplifting book encourages readers to change their perspective on life and living. The homework that follows at the end of each chapter is helpful in contemplating and reflecting on the author's words and also in self-discovery. The author handles the topic of do's, don'ts and the dazed extensively, and it gives readers an in-depth knowledge about the power of belief and how all of us live a life of manipulation. It's easy for readers to find out what type of person they are and make the changes they need to achieve a fruitful life. The author's writing style is simple and fluid and he handles a relevant topic in an interesting and engaging way, making readers think and act. This concept in the book is powerful and definitely helps readers think and make decisions in their lives.
Caution: The Choice is Yours by Bryan Lindberg is an inspirational and motivational book that reiterates the power of choice in our lives. The three types of people - the Do, the Don't and the Dazed - are the ones on whom the choice depends. The book helps us to know what type of person we are and it also speaks about emotions like pain, guilt and much more that hinder us while making choices in life. The personal stories he shares through his twenty years as a therapist speak about the power and presence of God in everyone's lives.
This uplifting book encourages readers to change their perspective on life and living. The homework that follows at the end of each chapter is helpful in contemplating and reflecting on the author's words and also in self-discovery. The author handles the topic of do's, don'ts and the dazed extensively, and it gives readers an in-depth knowledge about the power of belief and how all of us live a life of manipulation. It's easy for readers to find out what type of person they are and make the changes they need to achieve a fruitful life. The author's writing style is simple and fluid and he handles a relevant topic in an interesting and engaging way, making readers think and act. This concept in the book is powerful and definitely helps readers think and make decisions in their lives.
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