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Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others
If you are someone seeking knowledge and guidance as you begin your life’s journey, or if you are at any stage in your life and desire to learn and apply proven methods for pursuing and securing a higher degree of advancement and self-fulfillment, then this book was written for you. Within its pages you will
• Guidelines for establishing and making progress toward ambitious goals.
• The methods and merits of self-education.
• How to cultivate motivation and stay productive through the application of disciplined action.
• How to handle and overcome failures, regrets, and anxieties.
• How to earn a high income, save, invest, and preserve wealth.
• How to establish and raise a purpose-driven family.
• Of the pleasures and value to be found in art, music, and literature.
You owe it to yourself and others to triumph over any undesirable circumstances you may be in, and to fully develop and exercise the highest aptitudes you possess. Do not delay—read this book at once to help you identify and solidify your optimal path in life, and to fast-track progress toward success in your chosen aims.
• Guidelines for establishing and making progress toward ambitious goals.
• The methods and merits of self-education.
• How to cultivate motivation and stay productive through the application of disciplined action.
• How to handle and overcome failures, regrets, and anxieties.
• How to earn a high income, save, invest, and preserve wealth.
• How to establish and raise a purpose-driven family.
• Of the pleasures and value to be found in art, music, and literature.
You owe it to yourself and others to triumph over any undesirable circumstances you may be in, and to fully develop and exercise the highest aptitudes you possess. Do not delay—read this book at once to help you identify and solidify your optimal path in life, and to fast-track progress toward success in your chosen aims.
160 pages, Paperback
Published July 6, 2022
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August 23, 2022
Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others by M.J. De Louis is an insightful work that is filled with beneficial advice and strategies for anyone desirous of becoming successful in life. The author divides this 160-page book into four parts; Self-development, Building Wealth, Family, and Creative Interests & Pursuits.
M.J. De Louis stresses the purpose of education and the importance of books. The book’s sound advice and helpful tips cover thinking about personal achievements, the benefit of higher education, and conceiving success as a possible outcome. The author urges readers that while in the pursuit of knowledge and education, it is important to question and challenge the truthfulness of what is to be learned.
“By actively seeking out counter-arguments and positions and then weighing them for truth and validity with much deliberation.”
Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others is a valuable resource for further human growth and evolution through the illumination of the mind. The book aims to help the reader create a shift in identity that will create and expand how they see themselves in the present and where they can be, this involves a process of self-examination and goal setting. Change is a precarious process made less desolate and frequently more powerful when imparted by a mentor knowledgeable about patterns and pitfalls that can present.
M.J. De Louis articulates thoughts in a logical way, however, the balance of introspection and objectivity required for the implementation of the strategies presented within this book may be more efficiently accomplished in consultation with an honest and trusted advisor. The book may be of greatest use when jointly employed by goal-oriented coaches or therapists working together to navigate change. The book would make an ideal working companion for group and one-on-one coaching.
This book is an appealing and motivational text whose optimism and sense of surety are contagious. The book is well-written, short, and easy to comprehend well organized. The manner in which the author moves from one step to the next demonstrates a logical progression that puts needed structure around achieving goals.
M.J. De Louis stresses the purpose of education and the importance of books. The book’s sound advice and helpful tips cover thinking about personal achievements, the benefit of higher education, and conceiving success as a possible outcome. The author urges readers that while in the pursuit of knowledge and education, it is important to question and challenge the truthfulness of what is to be learned.
“By actively seeking out counter-arguments and positions and then weighing them for truth and validity with much deliberation.”
Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others is a valuable resource for further human growth and evolution through the illumination of the mind. The book aims to help the reader create a shift in identity that will create and expand how they see themselves in the present and where they can be, this involves a process of self-examination and goal setting. Change is a precarious process made less desolate and frequently more powerful when imparted by a mentor knowledgeable about patterns and pitfalls that can present.
M.J. De Louis articulates thoughts in a logical way, however, the balance of introspection and objectivity required for the implementation of the strategies presented within this book may be more efficiently accomplished in consultation with an honest and trusted advisor. The book may be of greatest use when jointly employed by goal-oriented coaches or therapists working together to navigate change. The book would make an ideal working companion for group and one-on-one coaching.
This book is an appealing and motivational text whose optimism and sense of surety are contagious. The book is well-written, short, and easy to comprehend well organized. The manner in which the author moves from one step to the next demonstrates a logical progression that puts needed structure around achieving goals.
April 28, 2026
Thoughts & Counsel is a structured personal development guide that combines goal setting principles, financial literacy, and life philosophy into a broad framework for self improvement. M.J. DeLouis presents a wide ranging approach to living well, focusing on discipline, education, emotional resilience, and long term purpose.
The strength of the book lies in its comprehensiveness. It addresses multiple dimensions of personal development, including productivity, financial responsibility, emotional management, and family life. This makes it a holistic reference for readers seeking guidance across both practical and philosophical aspects of life.
A key theme throughout the book is disciplined action as the foundation of progress. The emphasis on self education, structured goal pursuit, and resilience in the face of setbacks provides a clear motivational structure for readers aiming to improve their circumstances and outcomes.
Overall, Thoughts & Counsel serves as a broad self development manual for individuals seeking direction, discipline, and a structured approach to personal and financial growth.
The strength of the book lies in its comprehensiveness. It addresses multiple dimensions of personal development, including productivity, financial responsibility, emotional management, and family life. This makes it a holistic reference for readers seeking guidance across both practical and philosophical aspects of life.
A key theme throughout the book is disciplined action as the foundation of progress. The emphasis on self education, structured goal pursuit, and resilience in the face of setbacks provides a clear motivational structure for readers aiming to improve their circumstances and outcomes.
Overall, Thoughts & Counsel serves as a broad self development manual for individuals seeking direction, discipline, and a structured approach to personal and financial growth.
August 25, 2022
A great reference for improving one’s self.
Self-improvement is a topic that every single one of us has encountered in our lives, may it be for physical or mental health, we have encountered hundreds of books and videos online about it. What makes “Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others” unique is that it also talks about how you can properly counsel other people about it. Not every single person is the same and not all of us have the same issues in our lives, so to be able to properly give advice we need to have either experienced it ourselves or have researched it. It discusses all aspects of making and living a better life. What would have made it better is to put illustrations to it just to make it a bit more reader friendly. It is easy to follow and understand and will keep it a s a good reference for self-improvement!
Self-improvement is a topic that every single one of us has encountered in our lives, may it be for physical or mental health, we have encountered hundreds of books and videos online about it. What makes “Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others” unique is that it also talks about how you can properly counsel other people about it. Not every single person is the same and not all of us have the same issues in our lives, so to be able to properly give advice we need to have either experienced it ourselves or have researched it. It discusses all aspects of making and living a better life. What would have made it better is to put illustrations to it just to make it a bit more reader friendly. It is easy to follow and understand and will keep it a s a good reference for self-improvement!
August 25, 2022
Oftentimes we can be caught at a crossroads in life and have very little idea of what direction to move forward in. Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others by M. J. DeLouis is the perfect book for such situations providing a sort of reference manual for life.
DeLouis lays out all of the basic knowledge of self-discipline, finances, education, and even raising a family in a manner that reminds me of a knowledgeable family member imparting advice. The book never takes a condescending tone and the author is careful to never force their opinions as being absolute.
I greatly appreciated the book and feel that absolutely everyone can find something helpful inside. For anyone wanting to figure out where they’re going in life or simply just wanting to better understand the world in which we live, Thoughts and Counsel is the perfect book to read.
DeLouis lays out all of the basic knowledge of self-discipline, finances, education, and even raising a family in a manner that reminds me of a knowledgeable family member imparting advice. The book never takes a condescending tone and the author is careful to never force their opinions as being absolute.
I greatly appreciated the book and feel that absolutely everyone can find something helpful inside. For anyone wanting to figure out where they’re going in life or simply just wanting to better understand the world in which we live, Thoughts and Counsel is the perfect book to read.
August 23, 2022
Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well and Creating a Better Future for Ourselves and Others is a self-care book regarding three main areas of development:
1. Self Development
2. Building Wealth
3. Family
4. Creative Interests and Pursuits
The author describes thoroughly what it is, according to her opinion, that we need to improve in our lives in order to have a healthier and happier life. The book shows a clear incline to a young adult audience. This is because most young adults don't have a clear route on their future road and I believe this book can be really useful as to have a clearer idea of what they like, dislike and what can be their purpose in life. The narrative the author provides is truly nurturing and easy to read. I would highly recommend it to those people that wish to know more about their selves and how to improve multiple aspects of their life!
1. Self Development
2. Building Wealth
3. Family
4. Creative Interests and Pursuits
The author describes thoroughly what it is, according to her opinion, that we need to improve in our lives in order to have a healthier and happier life. The book shows a clear incline to a young adult audience. This is because most young adults don't have a clear route on their future road and I believe this book can be really useful as to have a clearer idea of what they like, dislike and what can be their purpose in life. The narrative the author provides is truly nurturing and easy to read. I would highly recommend it to those people that wish to know more about their selves and how to improve multiple aspects of their life!
August 24, 2022
Having a stable future and having knowledge to create that future is vital! You need to be able to have a stable foundation before you can even think about moving your feet. Thoughts and Counsel is a great consultant for exactly this; it helps in creating a thriving future for the reader. It provides knowledge and guidance for one's journey through life. It allows you to set goals for yourself, the methods of self-educations, how to cultivate motivation and remain productive even through the worst of times. You owe it to yourself to fully educate yourself on creating a better future for others and you, there should be no excuses when something as complete as Thoughts and Counsel is presented to you. A great informative read with lots of tips and tricks on general progression in life, honestly a breath of fresh air from other guide books.
August 25, 2022
This is a really practical book, easy to follow, with plenty of comprehensible and useful activities and it's extremely well organized.
M.J. DeLouis provides several ways to help the readers stay productive, listen to our body’s signals and learn how to make simple but effective changes to live a balanced life. The practicality, applicability, and accessibility of this work stands out. The author masterfully exposes her spiritual experience page after page in a magisterial step-by-step narrative.
The author’s guidance is absolutely easy to follow but at the same time the deep insight is wonderful and made me learn invaluable lessons. This book has totally changed how I view self-care in a no-nonsense, straightforward way.
M.J. DeLouis provides several ways to help the readers stay productive, listen to our body’s signals and learn how to make simple but effective changes to live a balanced life. The practicality, applicability, and accessibility of this work stands out. The author masterfully exposes her spiritual experience page after page in a magisterial step-by-step narrative.
The author’s guidance is absolutely easy to follow but at the same time the deep insight is wonderful and made me learn invaluable lessons. This book has totally changed how I view self-care in a no-nonsense, straightforward way.
August 26, 2022
Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others by M.J. DeLouis is a guide to things like: Reaching goals, Learning outside of academia, Absorbing wealth, appreciating art, and building a family with these foundations in place. It is aimed toward men, but contains good advice for anyone needing to make a change. I specifically liked part four, which details creative pursuits, because I liked the clear way DeLouis explained the role the arts play in our lives and their value, which not all people understand. His tips for learning outside of school are helpful as well, as learning keeps your mind sharp, but can be hard to relearn how to do.
August 26, 2022
M. J. DeLouis is the author of this book called Thoughts & Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves & Others. This is a book that is meant to help their readers to comprehend and apply methods to advance with life goals and overcome situations that are not so great. It has simple steps that the reader can follow and several guides demonstrating triumphs.
This is a book that I got as a gift from a friend and I am happy to say I loved it! There are several topics you can develop and I felt I grew a lot after reading it and applying what I was taught. The steps and descriptions of each page are very easy to follow up and it made me want to apply what I learned constantly. Highly recommended for people who love to procrastinate!
This is a book that I got as a gift from a friend and I am happy to say I loved it! There are several topics you can develop and I felt I grew a lot after reading it and applying what I was taught. The steps and descriptions of each page are very easy to follow up and it made me want to apply what I learned constantly. Highly recommended for people who love to procrastinate!
August 25, 2022
An honest attempt to inspire people to live better lives by creating a future that brings prosperity and wealth. This book act as a guide that we all look at in our life and feel the need to have by our side. It covers all aspects of life and mentions several methods proven to solidify one’s path to lead a better life. The insights given on finance, investments, health, and ambitions all are designed to help us in our time of need. This book is a key to unlocking all the potential hidden inside you. It’s not just any other self-help book but an actual guide. Go by the words written in it and within days you will experience changes, unimaginable to you.
August 25, 2022
When we are transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, it sometimes can be hard to choose our path in life because of the sheer abundance of choices and distractions around us. Thoughts and Counsel: Foundational knowledge is an interesting book written by M.J. DeLouis that works as a self-help guidebook as well as a compilation of reflections and advice. Through personal knowledge and lessons learnt from his own life experiences, the author provides valuable insights for young adults to navigate one of the most significant and tumultuous times of their lives. The book is especially addressed to young men, although some of its advice can be useful for anyone.
August 25, 2022
Author DeLouis developed this book for those of us who want to thrive, to experience advancement and self-fulfilment and learn to avoid getting bogged down into negativity or unmotivation, get through and become successful.
Plenty of things about how life works that we have never been taught are explained here in an easy manner. Waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel to appear when it has always been there is possible and after reading this book, it becomes much easier and faster. The author writes with such ease that our goals and growing more serene and resilient start looking simpler and more achievable.
Plenty of things about how life works that we have never been taught are explained here in an easy manner. Waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel to appear when it has always been there is possible and after reading this book, it becomes much easier and faster. The author writes with such ease that our goals and growing more serene and resilient start looking simpler and more achievable.
August 26, 2022
A book that changed me
“Thoughts and Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves
& Others” by M J DeLouis is a book that taught me a lot.
The aim of this reader is to learn how to thrive in a difficult world, most specially related to thriving
in the financial area.
This book made me change my habits and made my daily life improve. Perhaps, it is not easy to follow
instructions and just thrive, but I was convinced by the author's words and tried to follow the advice in the book thoroughly.
I can see a change in my life, a change that for me was necessary. For this reason, I give this reader
five stars.
“Thoughts and Counsel: Foundational Knowledge for Living Well & Creating a Better Future for Ourselves
& Others” by M J DeLouis is a book that taught me a lot.
The aim of this reader is to learn how to thrive in a difficult world, most specially related to thriving
in the financial area.
This book made me change my habits and made my daily life improve. Perhaps, it is not easy to follow
instructions and just thrive, but I was convinced by the author's words and tried to follow the advice in the book thoroughly.
I can see a change in my life, a change that for me was necessary. For this reason, I give this reader
five stars.
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