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Giant Killers: Overcoming Obstacles and Seizing Opportunities
It seemed a lopsided battle. On one side, a small shepherd with a sling and five stones. On the other, a heavily armored ten-foot giant whose taunts and challenges immobilized an army of seasoned warriors.
The story of David and Goliath has become an almost universal underdog story; but in reality, Goliath never stood a chance.
In Giant Killers, emotional intelligence speaker, consultant, and author Steve Lawson identifies the five vital emotional and social skills David possessed: identity, discipline, graciousness, action, and hope. When combined with the power of God’s grace, these strengths made it possible for David to defeat Goliath, build a mighty army out of social rejects, and establish the greatest kingdom in the history of Israel.
We all face giants in our lives, if not as literally as David did. But like David, we can overcome any challenge, seizing with confidence the opportunities God places in our path. Giant Killers teaches you how to do so, providing a foundation on which you can build success after success. It all begins with you—and your willingness to trust in God’s grace.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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About the author
Steve Lawson
1 book30 followersA former small-business owner and church planter, Steve Lawson recently stepped down as the senior pastor of Grace Community Church in Greenville, Texas, to focus on his writing, speaking, and leadership training activities.
He holds a doctor of strategic leadership degree from Regent University, a master of divinity degree from The King’s University, an MBA from Amberton University, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Texas.
Lawson owns Leadership Transformation Inc., providing emotional intelligence training and consulting to organizations of all sizes. More information on his consulting services is available at www.leadershiptransformation.net. An avid blogger and writer, Lawson is available for speaking engagements in churches, seminars, and conferences. You can contact him at www.stevelawson.us.
He and his wife, Karen, live in Greenville, Texas. They are the parents of three grown daughters.
He holds a doctor of strategic leadership degree from Regent University, a master of divinity degree from The King’s University, an MBA from Amberton University, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Texas.
Lawson owns Leadership Transformation Inc., providing emotional intelligence training and consulting to organizations of all sizes. More information on his consulting services is available at www.leadershiptransformation.net. An avid blogger and writer, Lawson is available for speaking engagements in churches, seminars, and conferences. You can contact him at www.stevelawson.us.
He and his wife, Karen, live in Greenville, Texas. They are the parents of three grown daughters.
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July 6, 2015
I enjoyed this book immensely, it was very thought provoking. It has made me do some self reflection in discovering my own 'Giants'. A must read. 'Don't let your giant write the rules' is on a sticky post on my mirror. Great reminder for me to stay focus and press on. Don't want to give away to much, all I can say is get the book. You wouldn't regret it. Great job @Steve Lawson!!
July 7, 2015
This book was a good devotional book to begin meditating and thinking. It offered actual examples of "giant killers" in everyday life. I enjoyed the personal approach in the book for the most part.
I received this book free from Goodreads First Reads.
I received this book free from Goodreads First Reads.
May 10, 2015
When I saw this book, Giant Killers, by Steve Lawson, I was intrigued. I read the press release and became even more interested so when I received the book, I eagerly opened it the first day despite my editorial calendar telling me otherwise. I shifted some things around and decided to devote my attention to this book review instead.
This book spoke to me from the second I took it out of the mailer. I really believe that God was asking me to allow this book, Giant Killers, to speak to me. I sat down and started reading the book instead of doing some of the other things I thought I would be doing today or that I thought I should be doing today. I read the book cover to cover in a matter of hours sitting on the couch without moving, speaking, eating or drinking.
Lawson starts the book with the story of David and Goliath referring to 1 Samuel 17 of the Bible. He discusses how we all have "giants" in our lives that hold us back - whether those are fear, intimidating opportunities, life experiences that keep us from moving forward. He calls them our "glass ceiling" keeping us from reaching our full potential. Giants come in all forms - (1) internal (thoughts and feelings like guilt, insecurity, worry, etc.), (2) external (trauma, crisis, job stress, finances, relational), and (3) opportunities (new job, new school, new ministry, personal growth, dreams, etc.). Author, Steve Lawson sets out to help us face and conquer them - to become Giant Killers.
I barely had the book open before before I read "Don't let your giants write the rules" followed by Psalms 23:4-6. Wow, I needed to read that - in that order - right now. Mr. Lawson shares many of the struggles he has faced in his own life in this book - the giants he has faced and has overcome. He reminds us that before we can truly be comfortable with who we are, we must accept who God says we are.
Coincidentally, I was having a conversation this morning about how ashamed of myself I can be when someone references my sarcasm. I realize sarcasm is a sin and it bothers me that I might be described as "You know, Debi, that sarcastic woman" or even worse, "you know, Debi, that woman who gossips" rather than "you know, Debi, that woman who loves the Lord so much". (Okay, I'm sure the conversation wasn't so much coincidental as God-guided, since I went on to spend the day reading this book.) I learned that I'm no different than anyone else. We all have a list of those secret sins - recurring or otherwise - and until we discover new levels of grace, we will not be able to come alive. Mr. Lawson reminds us that God doesn't have that list, and that Colossians 2 tells us that He nailed my list to the cross and shamed the Devil with it. My past has been covered by the blood of Jesus and God has said that He will never bring it up again, and this goes for my present and future sins as well. Turns out that list of mine has become null and void.
God does have a list for me - not the list I had entitled "Failure" but instead, it's a list entitled "Grace". His Grace list for me has transformational, life-giving power. God didn't save us to leave us out on our own. We are redeemed and forgiven! Amen! Ephesians 1 is a passage that speaks for our identities in Christ. (I am going to try and spend a few minutes every day reading Ephesians 1 from now on.) I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE page 25 where it lists all the places in the Bible that define me. Here are a just few examples: I am a friend of Christ (John 15:15), I am free from condemnation (Romans 8:1), I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20).
The next couple of pages go on to share the Biblical verses that provide the results of my salvation, which are so amazing. This book will be one of those reference books I keep around just to remind me of God's amazing grace. There is so much more in this book that allows us to learn how to kill our giants - how to face our lives in faith. This book reminds us that as leaders, we need to engage people, influence them, challenge them, and motivate them. We need to see what God is doing in people and be ready to invest ourselves in them as they become who He has called them to be.
This book teaches us that God’s grace not only gives us a new identity, but it trains us as well. Because of grace, we welcome God’s conviction and correction as well as His instruction and discipline. We trust Him because we know He does all of this for our good. As we really begin to understand and trust His heart toward us, it is much easier to honestly and objectively assess and manage what we are learning about ourselves.
I received this book from Bohlsen Group without cost in exchange for my honest review and unbiased opinion.
This book spoke to me from the second I took it out of the mailer. I really believe that God was asking me to allow this book, Giant Killers, to speak to me. I sat down and started reading the book instead of doing some of the other things I thought I would be doing today or that I thought I should be doing today. I read the book cover to cover in a matter of hours sitting on the couch without moving, speaking, eating or drinking.
Lawson starts the book with the story of David and Goliath referring to 1 Samuel 17 of the Bible. He discusses how we all have "giants" in our lives that hold us back - whether those are fear, intimidating opportunities, life experiences that keep us from moving forward. He calls them our "glass ceiling" keeping us from reaching our full potential. Giants come in all forms - (1) internal (thoughts and feelings like guilt, insecurity, worry, etc.), (2) external (trauma, crisis, job stress, finances, relational), and (3) opportunities (new job, new school, new ministry, personal growth, dreams, etc.). Author, Steve Lawson sets out to help us face and conquer them - to become Giant Killers.
I barely had the book open before before I read "Don't let your giants write the rules" followed by Psalms 23:4-6. Wow, I needed to read that - in that order - right now. Mr. Lawson shares many of the struggles he has faced in his own life in this book - the giants he has faced and has overcome. He reminds us that before we can truly be comfortable with who we are, we must accept who God says we are.
Coincidentally, I was having a conversation this morning about how ashamed of myself I can be when someone references my sarcasm. I realize sarcasm is a sin and it bothers me that I might be described as "You know, Debi, that sarcastic woman" or even worse, "you know, Debi, that woman who gossips" rather than "you know, Debi, that woman who loves the Lord so much". (Okay, I'm sure the conversation wasn't so much coincidental as God-guided, since I went on to spend the day reading this book.) I learned that I'm no different than anyone else. We all have a list of those secret sins - recurring or otherwise - and until we discover new levels of grace, we will not be able to come alive. Mr. Lawson reminds us that God doesn't have that list, and that Colossians 2 tells us that He nailed my list to the cross and shamed the Devil with it. My past has been covered by the blood of Jesus and God has said that He will never bring it up again, and this goes for my present and future sins as well. Turns out that list of mine has become null and void.
God does have a list for me - not the list I had entitled "Failure" but instead, it's a list entitled "Grace". His Grace list for me has transformational, life-giving power. God didn't save us to leave us out on our own. We are redeemed and forgiven! Amen! Ephesians 1 is a passage that speaks for our identities in Christ. (I am going to try and spend a few minutes every day reading Ephesians 1 from now on.) I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE page 25 where it lists all the places in the Bible that define me. Here are a just few examples: I am a friend of Christ (John 15:15), I am free from condemnation (Romans 8:1), I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20).
The next couple of pages go on to share the Biblical verses that provide the results of my salvation, which are so amazing. This book will be one of those reference books I keep around just to remind me of God's amazing grace. There is so much more in this book that allows us to learn how to kill our giants - how to face our lives in faith. This book reminds us that as leaders, we need to engage people, influence them, challenge them, and motivate them. We need to see what God is doing in people and be ready to invest ourselves in them as they become who He has called them to be.
This book teaches us that God’s grace not only gives us a new identity, but it trains us as well. Because of grace, we welcome God’s conviction and correction as well as His instruction and discipline. We trust Him because we know He does all of this for our good. As we really begin to understand and trust His heart toward us, it is much easier to honestly and objectively assess and manage what we are learning about ourselves.
I received this book from Bohlsen Group without cost in exchange for my honest review and unbiased opinion.
May 13, 2016
Prepare to be encouraged & convicted
I will admit it. I don't read a lot of non-fiction outside of history and a few other subjects, like crafting, that I am interested in. But when I got the chance to read Giant Killers, well, I felt a little nudge. Believe me, I have a few giants in my life, including ones I've probably created myself.
Giant Killers is an easy to read, often funny and sometimes poignant, book filled with Biblical insight and practical thoughts on overcoming obstacles, hearing God's voice and stepping out of our comfort zones to follow His plan for us instead of our own. Steve Lawson also has some very important words for those in leadership roles.
As I read this book I found myself laughing, analyzing myself and the situations I find difficult right now, and I definitely felt convicted. Steve Lawson has a way of getting to the root of things without making the reader feel judged.
We all have giants in our lives and Giant Killers is a book I highly recommend reading, whether you are 16 or 60.
(I received an e-book copy of this book through Worldwind Virtual Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.)
I will admit it. I don't read a lot of non-fiction outside of history and a few other subjects, like crafting, that I am interested in. But when I got the chance to read Giant Killers, well, I felt a little nudge. Believe me, I have a few giants in my life, including ones I've probably created myself.
Giant Killers is an easy to read, often funny and sometimes poignant, book filled with Biblical insight and practical thoughts on overcoming obstacles, hearing God's voice and stepping out of our comfort zones to follow His plan for us instead of our own. Steve Lawson also has some very important words for those in leadership roles.
As I read this book I found myself laughing, analyzing myself and the situations I find difficult right now, and I definitely felt convicted. Steve Lawson has a way of getting to the root of things without making the reader feel judged.
We all have giants in our lives and Giant Killers is a book I highly recommend reading, whether you are 16 or 60.
(I received an e-book copy of this book through Worldwind Virtual Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.)
May 20, 2015
I won this book in the giveaway, and was intrigued. I this this book is good for helping to empower you through the teachings of the bible. It's well written and a very quick read.
January 17, 2017
[Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/WestBow Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.]
Perhaps the biggest surprise about this book is that I read it as a self-published one in the first place. As those brave souls who read my frequent book reviews can attest to, I read a lot of bad self-published books, and it is fair to ask why I continue to read so many self-published works despite the fact that so much of it is so dire [1]. Part of the reason for it, at least, aside from the fact that I can read books pretty quickly on my Kindle reader, is that occasionally one gets obscure but excellent works that one has the chance to cheer on like this one. It is deeply mystifying that this book was even self-published in the first place, as its material about overcoming obstacles and learning from the example of other believers is something I read dozens of times per year in paperbooks sent to me by a variety of Christian publishers. That is not to say that this book is not unique, as it is filled with a quirky and sincere sense of the author as a person, but rather is to say that this book is part of a genre that has undeniable appeal to audiences looking to overcome the obstacles and seize opportunities in their lives, and this book has something worthwhile to add to that conversation.
In terms of its contents, this book is in the neighborhood of 200 pages with extensive endnotes and a fairly sizable bibliography, many quotations from other excellent books, and a solid command of the Bible regarding the subject of moral courage. The author's level of knowledge can be demonstrated by the fact that he is not content to discuss David as a giant-killer, which is the obvious reference from the title, but that he also discusses in some detail other giant killers as well, showing not only a firm grasp of the obvious but a desire to dig deeper into the scriptures, which is an admirable and commendable quality for any writer. It is divided into several parts dealing with questions of identity, discipline, graciousness, action, and hope. The author applies these lessons to himself and draws upon the example of many notable contemporary believers as well as biblical figures. The book manages to strike a delicate balance between timeless understanding taken from the Bible and contemporary lessons from personality theory and notable books. The resulting material is likely to be of interest and encouragement to a wide variety of readers.
It is my hope that the author has done a good job marketing this book to potential readers and that this book has received some promotion aside from giving free copies of the work to bibliophiles like myself. At any rate, this book is lively, well-organized as well as deeply personal, and has encouraging material that should be of interest to a wide variety of readers. It takes subjects of personality and self-awareness as well as moral courage and the need for self-discipline that maintain the tension between the standard of holiness we are called to live according to and the undeserved grace that we have been extended by God and that we should extend to others through the course of our existence. This sort of book, as polished and well-researched as it is, is quite an unexpected find as a self-published work, and one hopes that it receives wider distribution in the near future as readers discover it and give it the praise it deserves.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2017...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2014...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
Perhaps the biggest surprise about this book is that I read it as a self-published one in the first place. As those brave souls who read my frequent book reviews can attest to, I read a lot of bad self-published books, and it is fair to ask why I continue to read so many self-published works despite the fact that so much of it is so dire [1]. Part of the reason for it, at least, aside from the fact that I can read books pretty quickly on my Kindle reader, is that occasionally one gets obscure but excellent works that one has the chance to cheer on like this one. It is deeply mystifying that this book was even self-published in the first place, as its material about overcoming obstacles and learning from the example of other believers is something I read dozens of times per year in paperbooks sent to me by a variety of Christian publishers. That is not to say that this book is not unique, as it is filled with a quirky and sincere sense of the author as a person, but rather is to say that this book is part of a genre that has undeniable appeal to audiences looking to overcome the obstacles and seize opportunities in their lives, and this book has something worthwhile to add to that conversation.
In terms of its contents, this book is in the neighborhood of 200 pages with extensive endnotes and a fairly sizable bibliography, many quotations from other excellent books, and a solid command of the Bible regarding the subject of moral courage. The author's level of knowledge can be demonstrated by the fact that he is not content to discuss David as a giant-killer, which is the obvious reference from the title, but that he also discusses in some detail other giant killers as well, showing not only a firm grasp of the obvious but a desire to dig deeper into the scriptures, which is an admirable and commendable quality for any writer. It is divided into several parts dealing with questions of identity, discipline, graciousness, action, and hope. The author applies these lessons to himself and draws upon the example of many notable contemporary believers as well as biblical figures. The book manages to strike a delicate balance between timeless understanding taken from the Bible and contemporary lessons from personality theory and notable books. The resulting material is likely to be of interest and encouragement to a wide variety of readers.
It is my hope that the author has done a good job marketing this book to potential readers and that this book has received some promotion aside from giving free copies of the work to bibliophiles like myself. At any rate, this book is lively, well-organized as well as deeply personal, and has encouraging material that should be of interest to a wide variety of readers. It takes subjects of personality and self-awareness as well as moral courage and the need for self-discipline that maintain the tension between the standard of holiness we are called to live according to and the undeserved grace that we have been extended by God and that we should extend to others through the course of our existence. This sort of book, as polished and well-researched as it is, is quite an unexpected find as a self-published work, and one hopes that it receives wider distribution in the near future as readers discover it and give it the praise it deserves.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2017...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2014...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
June 19, 2016
The Synopsis, pretty much says it all!! Steve Lawson, in his analysis of David and Goliath, causes the reader to gain a new perspective in this well-known and loved biblical story. Offering the guidelines we need to conquer or own "Goliaths", Steve makes it very easy for the reader to understand and learn to apply the necessary steps in accomplishing this goal.
In this small, yet effective book, he presents other biblical messages in a manner most students of the bible never considered. One is never alone in accomplishing positive tasks. He/she can always call upon God and have the needed assistance to succeed. Whether you are a Christian or not, inside these pages are great motivational ideas on how to analyze one's own strengths and weaknesses in order to conquer each one's own Goliaths.
The book is divided into five parts. It emphasizes the importance of developing a relationship with God and inviting Him into each individual's life.
There are many interesting examples of scenarios from different individual's life experiences. One will surely find at least one of them to relate with.
I highly recommend this book .
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review, of which I have given.
In this small, yet effective book, he presents other biblical messages in a manner most students of the bible never considered. One is never alone in accomplishing positive tasks. He/she can always call upon God and have the needed assistance to succeed. Whether you are a Christian or not, inside these pages are great motivational ideas on how to analyze one's own strengths and weaknesses in order to conquer each one's own Goliaths.
The book is divided into five parts. It emphasizes the importance of developing a relationship with God and inviting Him into each individual's life.
There are many interesting examples of scenarios from different individual's life experiences. One will surely find at least one of them to relate with.
I highly recommend this book .
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review, of which I have given.
April 23, 2016
This book was a quick easy read, but it is jam-packed with inspirational information. I enjoyed every single page of it, and couldn't put it down until I was finished with it.
This book talks about "giants" or "glass ceilings" we all have in our lives--things that keep us from moving forward, from reaching our full potential. These things can be internal (guilt, insecurity,worry, etc.), external (trauma, crisis, stress, finances, relationships), or opportunities (new job, new school, new ministry, personal growth, dreams, etc.). Thanks to the strategies in this book, we can learn to face them and to conquer them.
The most important quote I took away from this book was "Don't let your giants make the rules." To me, that means keeping focused on the goal and pressing on no matter what the obstacle.
If you have "giants" in your life (and let's face it, who doesn't?), I highly recommend this book!
**I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**
This book talks about "giants" or "glass ceilings" we all have in our lives--things that keep us from moving forward, from reaching our full potential. These things can be internal (guilt, insecurity,worry, etc.), external (trauma, crisis, stress, finances, relationships), or opportunities (new job, new school, new ministry, personal growth, dreams, etc.). Thanks to the strategies in this book, we can learn to face them and to conquer them.
The most important quote I took away from this book was "Don't let your giants make the rules." To me, that means keeping focused on the goal and pressing on no matter what the obstacle.
If you have "giants" in your life (and let's face it, who doesn't?), I highly recommend this book!
**I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**
April 22, 2016
David was a giant killer. Armed with just a sling and some stones, David did what none of the warriors could do. He did it because he was confident in the abilities of his God. Using this story to base the concept on, the author takes the reader on a journey to kill their giants. Giants come in many forms, but are always something we are afraid of. We tend to be afraid of change, things that we are unsure and scared of. God doesn't want us to be afraid. He loves us and thinks of us as worthy. He's given us tools to slay our giants. And now we need to grasp those tools and overcome our fears.
The author weaves personal and Biblical stories together to create a book that speaks to the scared soul. He uses lots of scripture and backs his theories or thoughts up with references. The book is interesting, convicting, and well written. It was thought provoking and affirming. This is a book that every Christian should read. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more by this author.
I received this book free of charge from Worldwind in exchange for my honest review.
The author weaves personal and Biblical stories together to create a book that speaks to the scared soul. He uses lots of scripture and backs his theories or thoughts up with references. The book is interesting, convicting, and well written. It was thought provoking and affirming. This is a book that every Christian should read. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more by this author.
I received this book free of charge from Worldwind in exchange for my honest review.
May 4, 2016
I found Giant Killers: Overcoming Obstacles and Seizing Opportunities by Steve Lawson to be inspiring. The book teaches us about how to kill our own giant (overcome obstacles in our way). It also teaches on how to seize opportunists that present themselves. I found it interesting that the book began with David and Goliath's story and how the author related that story to the challenges that people face today. The thing that stood out to me the most from this book was the quote of: "Don't let your giants write the rules". This made sense to me as a person should write their own rules they should not allow their challenges to dictate the rules. I did find the book to be a bit dry at times, but overall I found that the book made a lot of sense. This is truly a book that sets you on the path of overcoming your own obstacles. I was sent a free copy of this book for only my honest and unbiased review.
January 27, 2021
So practical, honest, funny and challenging. We each have things to do in life that matter but we sometimes get stuck in how to do them. This book will give you a great kickstart. I highly recommend it.
October 12, 2016
This book is a quick read. It is fairly inspirational, full of anecdotes from the author's life as a Christian preacher, showing us all sorts of "giant killers," brave souls who may have seemed the underdog but pushed forward nevertheless and succeeded against long odds. While his anecdotes did not always align necessarily with his message, they were good stories. The message focused on five qualities: identity, discipline, graciousness, action, and hope. If we (1) recognize who God is calling us to be, (2) seek to understand and control our "hot buttons," (3) accept that these gifts are intended for us to share, (4) make good on this realization by acting on this knowledge, and (5) persevere in the knowledge that God is with us, we too can be giant killers. "Don't let the giants make the rules."
As a Catholic, I found the book to not contain much new but to serve mainly as inspiration. I was amused at a few locations when the author wrote as if he were revealing some hidden truth that I find to be standard Catholic wisdom, like the importance of works to salvation, straight from the Letter of James.
NOTE: I received this book free of charge as part of a GoodReads giveaway.
As a Catholic, I found the book to not contain much new but to serve mainly as inspiration. I was amused at a few locations when the author wrote as if he were revealing some hidden truth that I find to be standard Catholic wisdom, like the importance of works to salvation, straight from the Letter of James.
NOTE: I received this book free of charge as part of a GoodReads giveaway.
May 8, 2016
Giant Killers is a motivational book which teaches us how to confront the metaphorical demons we face in our daily lives by alluding to the story of David and Goliath. It shares a message of hope and love which is a necessity in a world where we are constantly forced to fight with seen and unseen enemies.
I found this book to be very uplifting. While there are many books discussing Biblical messages, Giant Killers has conveyed the idea beautifully. Non-fiction books, even those with religious themes, often have the appearance of being a compilation of pages with some hurriedly written thoughts on them. This book is very different. It is insightful and precise.
I think it's a great read for religious-minded people who seek solace in the midst of turmoil. I loved it!
I found this book to be very uplifting. While there are many books discussing Biblical messages, Giant Killers has conveyed the idea beautifully. Non-fiction books, even those with religious themes, often have the appearance of being a compilation of pages with some hurriedly written thoughts on them. This book is very different. It is insightful and precise.
I think it's a great read for religious-minded people who seek solace in the midst of turmoil. I loved it!
September 15, 2016
3.5☆
Quite a bit of this book resonated with me. I admit I rushed reading the second half, but the first really got in my head. Particularly the segment on strengths and weaknesses.
While I felt that probably 50% of this book was unoriginal, it was quite a bit of useful information compiled into one handy collection and analyzed in a way I haven't yet encountered. So for me, it was new information presented in a clear and concise fashion.
I will probably come back to this one to remind myself of the things that struck me most and perhaps ponder them a bit more.
Quite a bit of this book resonated with me. I admit I rushed reading the second half, but the first really got in my head. Particularly the segment on strengths and weaknesses.
While I felt that probably 50% of this book was unoriginal, it was quite a bit of useful information compiled into one handy collection and analyzed in a way I haven't yet encountered. So for me, it was new information presented in a clear and concise fashion.
I will probably come back to this one to remind myself of the things that struck me most and perhaps ponder them a bit more.
May 7, 2016
This book has advice on how to grow in your faith, and things you need to mature as a person. I liked the real life stories that were presented in here, it was inspiring. This is an absolute must read. I got a copy in exchange for an honest review. For the Amazon review, go here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/review/RBVI...
August 16, 2016
I liked this one - a bit strange to read it as an atheist but it has some good pointers. The book supports healthy ways of behaviour, it describes happenings from the author's own life, it's an easy read. The 'giant' metaphor is lovely. I received this book through Goodreads giveaways, many thanks to the author!
March 19, 2016
I enjoyed this book
This book helped me think about how I tackle the obstacles I take on. I hope I can really use these when I start new things.
This book helped me think about how I tackle the obstacles I take on. I hope I can really use these when I start new things.
December 28, 2017
I was given the opportunity to review this book.
The ideas are interesting.
The ideas are interesting.
August 25, 2016
Great book
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