"Creating Your Limitless Life" presents a transformative three-step approach, empowering high achievers to transcend societal expectations and navigate the challenges of balancing ambition with personal fulfillment. Drawing from Esther Zeledon's experiences as an immigrant, entrepreneur, and diplomat, this book challenges conventional norms, highlighting the significance of active self-listening. Through practical tools and real-life case studies, readers are guided to uncover their purpose, craft a personalized roadmap, and cultivate resilience. Going beyond traditional self-help, this book equips individuals with the necessary resources to unlock their boundless potential and embrace a truly fulfilling life.
Dr. Esther Zeledón is a coach for high achievers and founder of @be.act.change, with over 20 years of experience working with thousands of individuals, teams, and communities. Dr. Zeledón is known as the "time guru" and "mindset master" for her expertise in unlocking her clients' full potential, defining clear next steps, and creating growth mindsets that align with their purpose. As an immigrant woman, she has a unique understanding of the challenges faced by high achievers who have had to overcome systemic social, cultural, and economic barriers. Dr. Zeledón's work focuses on helping individuals, organizations, and communities discover and live their purpose, navigate obstacles, and thrive with purpose. She has presented at hundreds of events worldwide, inspiring and engaging professionals, leaders, and changemakers to find fulfillment through purpose. Dr. Zeledón offers expertise on discovering purpose and developing a positive mindset for personal and business growth.
This book spoke to me. I connected to the immigrant experience, and I saw myself as a member of the high achiever club. I love the insightful questions that made me think about my past and help me see a better future. It’s made me reflect on my greater purpose and my ultimate legacy, and I already see the steps I can take to start living more aligned with the things that matter to me. It reads like a conversation with a friend that’s helping you through a tough time and believes in you more than you do yourself. And more than just empty recommendations, this book gives you the how — concrete steps to make real change.
This book spoke to me. I connected to the immigrant experience, and I saw myself as a member of the high achiever club. I love the insightful questions that made me think about my past and help me see a better future. It’s made me reflect on my greater purpose and my ultimate legacy, and I already see the steps I can take to start living more aligned with the things that matter to me. It reads like a conversation with a friend that’s helping you through a tough time and believes in you more than you do yourself. And more than just empty recommendations, this book gives you the how — concrete steps to make real change.
Inspiring and entertaining from beginning to end, Dr. Esther Zeledon's "Creating Your Limitless Life" is one of those rare books that makes you want to change your life there and then. Her story is relatable whether you are chasing the American Dream or not, and speaks to you about how to live a life of happiness through alignment. It encourages you to be true to yourself no matter what society tries to tell you, and makes you believe in limitless possibilities.
Self-Help is a weird category of book. There is an inherent vulnerability but also wasteland of effort that plagues the entire genre. It's a thousand people screaming into the empty void that they have the answers. It kind of has this 70s bojo Messianic aspect to it. Very Simon and Garfunkel screaming about Neon Gods on tenement walls. An inherent selfishness and ego drive that is meant to cut through the silence while being bolstered by sheer confidence.
This is why this caught me a little different.
It's affordable for one. Usually the Oprah circuit is asking for an arm to give you a penny for your thoughts. Empty platitudes from a pool in Malibu as they pose with a fancy car and tell you that this can be you. Just as long as you pay 19.99 for the hardcover. Spend money to make money babeyyy, don't run from the grind and hustle.
This book's different. It's an autobiography really of a life lived and trudged through. It's real and bare and things opened up to and admitted into while also searching for meaning. That search is a theme that runs deep in the book. What is it to live? What is the point of living on this Earth as it spins aimlessly into the void.
Dr. Zeledon is like an astronaut navigating it as she talks about fate, luck and chance. A Gladwell-like search into the outliers that define life and where the strings guide us from the velvet rope that is the merry-go-round of living.
It's a book about being really, well, Millennial. The things that we all have to live with. A collapsing star of broken dreams and setting ourselves on fire to keep those around us warm. As a teacher, I see myself in that. That constant desire to people-please and burn myself out for those around me. How the American Dream has in many ways lied to us while masking how much of it is just fortune and chance. As well as much of it is a stacked deck in the casino of this country where the dealer has all the cards tucked beneath his sleeve.
That (and the workbook) tackles that feeling. That inherently millennial search for meaning in the sheer random happenstance of existence. How unfulfilling it is to live other people's dreams, a common refrain of the first gen immigrant kid. The burden of those expectations and the existential horror of never living up to them because the pool ladder had been yanked from you so long ago and now there you are. A sim as you float endlessly until the second it the code gives in.
It splits into two ways of looking at things. Legacy. What are you leaving? Someone else's dreams or your own? As well as what you want.
Like as a teacher, I've heard a lot of this stuff before. "Fixed and Growth Mindset" and "Find your Why." I've heard these terms so often that I immediately cringe because the image of an overzealous white lady who has never stepped foot in an inner city school is telling me that 'you should tell kids to change their mindset!' and to know my why. Why why why. You are a why. You are no longer a person. You are a walking ball of ideals so we can continue not paying your worth and you will feel guilty otherwise. It's Alec Baldwin in Glengary Glenn Ross. Admin's who read one leadership book and don't pick up what's being said.
Dr. Zeledon reframes this. Not about that these things are an end-all be-all but that it's really about finding your what. What drives you? What do you want to do? And what are the limits and things that we place on ourselves to stop us from being our best selves? It ties back to the millennial desire to people please. To become a martyr for others and try to live for an American Dream that doesn't really exist anymore. That this was the secret to the Norman Rockwell paintings of our youth or the NYT puff pieces I see in my morning e-mail.
It's about finding your boundaries and the limits you set for yourself. The little workbook helps identify them too! Then, it talks about breaking past them. Looking at who you are as an individual and really actually chasing after your goals and dreams. Like you have one life to live, why waste it living for someone else?
It ties into that millennial gifted kid dread. The feeling of failure and breaking away from those feelings of a life less lived because you didn't live up to a certain 'potential.' How it hurts POC kids because of that feeling that you have to live to some first gen anxiety that you still exist with because you didn't follow some kind of plan.
I found it helpful for that reason. That push away from starting fires but instead just living for yourself. A purposeful selfishness. Because yeah, you got one life to live, why waste it with limits?
With Creating Your Limitless Life, Dr. Esther Zeledon has expertly crafted a lifeline for high-achievers who seek alignment between their actions and their purpose. “Seek” being the operative word here, as Dr. EZ’s system is tailor-made for people who consciously desire to make a change in the fundamental mindset with which they view and shape their lives. To take full advantage of the hard-earned wisdom contained in these pages, you have to want to make a change, to live in the discomfort of growth to attain alignment with your purpose.
The book is divided into three parts: The first one is an autobiography, where Dr. EZ details the path she took to arrive at a place of enlightenment. The second part lays out the theory of her alignment system, point by point, until she takes you through the application of this theory in practical exercises (purchasing her accompanying workbook would greatly enhance the experience), designed to help you identify and organize the various aspects of your Purpose Sun (a clever tool used to make the abstract tangible) into an action plan to achieve alignment with your purpose. The third part details the practical application of what you learned and how it can be scaled without self-imposed limits. I found this approach particularly ingenious because Dr. EZ builds a relationship with the reader through vulnerability, by taking them through her story, while creating context with real life examples to provide validity to her system. If this book was in a different order, it wouldn’t work as well.
I highly recommend Creating Your Limitless Life by Dr. Esther Zeledon. It is a testament to personal growth, emphasizing to not let perfect be the enemy of good enough. She’s provided the formula for high achievers to take their little voice and turn it into a roar, which is the bigger outcome: with purpose and alignment comes defining priorities, then comes productivity, then comes trailblazing towards your limitless potential. Her message is that YOU are good enough to live the life that’s aligned to your purpose and she can help you get there, if you’ll let her.
Some people believe in magic… I’ve replaced this word with synchronicity ever since I met Esther. I bought the book from her in person in November 2023 when we met at the conference in New Orleans. And, oh boy, little did I know that I was up for a wild ride called “rearranging and realigning my life”. Last year I felt like I was at the crossroads, trying to figure out my Next Step as I got tired living in the same chapter of my life for many years. The book made me think about my Purpose and what kind of Legacy I want to leave after I’m gone. We all came to this World for a reason, we all have unique talents able to change the lives around us for the better. And after I realized what my Purpose and Legacy should be - I started aligning my Life according to it. All of my relationships and work became intentional, I cut out many unnecessary distractions and connections that no longer were serving their purpose. And, all of a sudden(not really) meetings with people and events started to happen in my life that would help me fulfill my Purpose. Again, you can call it magic, me and Esther would call it synchronicity! I’m forever grateful for this book, a guidance for lost souls like me!
Rarely have I felt such an immediate and meaningful connection with an author’s journey. “Creating your Limitless Life” will resonate deeply with any high achiever, like me, who is seeking to shatter societal norms and conquer life’s adversities to achieve true happiness. Throughout this amazing book, I found myself pausing and reflecting on my purpose, redefining happiness, and envisioning self-fulfillment in the context of my desired life. Dr. Zeledon does an incredible job weaving her story, leading the reader through her adversaries, all while sharing invaluable tools that made her the success she is today.
This book helped me find a structured framework to understand my fear of going after my true passions and how to work through the discomfort of becoming more confident in myself. “Creating your Limitless Life” is a book you’ll read again and again! This book deserves a place on the shelf of every high achiever, serving as a guide to realizing our fullest potential!
This book goes beyond the typical self-help and motivation genre, shining brightly with its exceptional authenticity. The author's open sharing of personal experiences and practical insights truly sets it apart.
Furthermore, her candid account of the challenges faced as an immigrant in America deeply resonated with me, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances she endured solely because of her immigrant status.
At its heart, the book underscores the transformative power of mindset. In life, we inevitably confront challenges and moments of self-doubt, underscoring the critical role of the right mindset in achieving success. However, the book firmly conveys that positivity alone is not the complete solution; it must be complemented by a clear plan and purpose.
I found this book highly engaging and wholeheartedly recommend it to others.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Creating Your Limitless Life is a nonfiction book that is mainly focused on inspiration and self-improvement. However, these terms may not mean quite what you think they do, at least not according to traditional definitions.
This book talks about the American Dream, and how the pursuit of it can sometimes feel exhausting and overwhelming. Instead of blindly chasing an idealized life that’s defined by how much money you make or what possessions you have, instead, you can learn to pursue what makes you happy. That might not necessarily equate to what you have been taught to want, and that’s precisely the point. Instead of striving for an ideal that might not even satisfy you if you attain it, there are other ways you can measure your success.
That’s not an easy lesson to learn, but it’s a crucial one. This book can show you how to change your definitions of wealth and satisfaction, if you’re willing to ask yourself some pointed questions and answer yourself honestly.
I stumbled upon this book at the exact moment I needed it most. I had done all the things that should have made me feel happy but here I was world traveled, well-educated, and back at my parent's house at the age of 30. In the woe is me phase of the journey to self-freedom.
I got recommended this book by a dear friend, and my goodness, it has truly changed my life.
Dr. Esther's story is very similar to mine, I felt so seen as I read it. Especially about her family dynamic and wanting so much more from life.
After crying my eyes during the first exercise I knew this book was going to get me to remember my why.
So to any person who feels lost, any person who feels lonely about their incredibly big goals, or any person who knows they can do bigger things in the world but aren't so sure how because they spent the last 10 years trying at it and it feels further away from when they started... THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.
This book has been a true catalyst in my life. Creating Your Limitless Life came at just the right time, offering the tools and perspective needed to fuel my quest for a bigger and more meaningful life. Each page is filled with practical and reflexive advice that helped me clear the path toward my goals and aspirations. Through the clarity of author Esther Zeledon's words, I learned to free myself from limiting thinking and face negative voices with determination and confidence.
This reading made me see the importance of surrounding yourself with people who push you forward, who share your vision, and who share your enthusiasm for personal growth. Now I feel inspired to cultivate more meaningful relationships. I highly recommend this work to anyone looking to transform their dreams into reality and build a lasting legacy over time.
Creating Your Limitless Life is an absolutely exceptional read. It's not like your typical self-help motivational book. This is genuine and actionable with several exercises that will layout your entire purpose. I didn't just come out with a new sense of motivation, but a thorough understanding of everything I want to accomplish.
I won't say much as I don't want to spoil her inspiring stories, but the story of her Great Grandfather Dr. Benjamin Zeledon alone is worthing purchasing this wonderful book for. Brave, heroic, inspirational, courageous and for the people. Although in different times and circumstances, we now see the author Esther demonstrate the very same traits, and using that to help others.
Creating Your Limitless Life is an absolutely exceptional read. It's not like your typical self-help motivational book. This is genuine and actionable with several exercises that will layout your entire purpose. I didn't just come out with a new sense of motivation, but a thorough understanding of everything I want to accomplish.
I won't say much as I don't want to spoil her inspiring stories, but the story of her Great Grandfather Dr. Benjamin Zeledon alone is worthing purchasing this wonderful book for. Brave, heroic, inspirational, courageous and for the people. Although in different times and circumstances, we now see the author Esther demonstrate the very same traits, and using that to help others.
Dr. EZ's holistic approach to success is empowering and transformative. Her book doesn't just talk about dreams; it guides you to live them.
This is a definite 5-star recommendation because it's not your average self-help book. It's a blueprint for defining success on your terms, breaking free from limitations, and crafting a purposeful life. Dr. Zeledón's blend of personal narratives, practical advice, and a step-by-step guide resonates deeply. It speaks to high achievers, immigrants, and anyone yearning for a life beyond the mundane.
The timeless wisdom in this book, backed by Dr. EZ's diverse expertise, makes it a resource you'll revisit at different stages of life.
This book is a transformative guidebook designed to empower readers to unlock their fullest potential and live a life of purpose, success, and fulfillment on their own terms. The author guides readers through the challenges of balancing ambition with personal fulfillment and emphasizes that living a limitless life is about breaking free from boundaries while creating a tailor-made path. Zeledón constantly provides practical tools to align the reader's actions with their purpose, making it a valuable resource for personal growth and the best thing is that this book aligns with anyone, no matter who you are or where you come from. This book is clear, and concise and it shares light into the reader's conscience. Solid reading
Creating Your Limitless Life is an inspiring guide book that maps out everything you need to know in order to make your dreams a reality and to live your life with passion and purpose, not some of the time, but all of the time. As the successful author, Dr. Esther Zeledon points out, “the only difference between dreams that die and dreams that remain alive is the fuel and direction they are given”. The fuel that dreams need in order to remain alive and thrive is a combination of things such as time, belief, action and taking them seriously. If you want to create a limitless life, then look no further than this all-encompassing book.
CREATING YOUR LIMITLESS LIFE by author Dr. Esther Zeledón is a book to achieve the success you've always aspired for. It helps you take control of your life and become limitless in your approach to life. This book is incredibly inspiring and gives you the dose of wisdom you need in your life. It's time to excel from scratch, leaving behind any second thoughts, delusions, and setbacks. It helps you steer your actions in the right direction with a roadmap in your hands. I personally found this book a life-saving ordeal. No matter what problem you're facing, it is a freeway ticket to growth and positivity to achieve the endless bounds of success. It is a significant dose of motivation.
What an amazing find! “Creating Your Limitless Life” gave me the tools I needed to break free from my limitations and start building the life I always wanted. It was written by Dr. Esther Zeledón (Dr. EZ), who is an accomplished individual with a background in international diplomacy, science and life coaching. With those kinds of credentials, I was sure she knew what she was talking about. The part I enjoyed the most reading were the testimonials from successful individuals, such as Erika Cramer and Alexis Marquez. This amazing author encourages us readers to take charge of our lives. I highly recommend this book to anyone, who may be seeking personal and professional development.
There are many reasons I enjoyed this book, but the main one is that the premise of the book fits right into my own life. I normally tend to set the bar low, and I end up achieving my goals, but not using the potential I know I have in me.
Over the pages, Dr. Esther Zeledón helps the reader to achieve their goal of living life at its fullest. Living limitless is a serious and very demanding task, and I think that reading about it helped me exit my comfort zone and unleash my potential (at least more than before, the road is harder than it looks).
Overall, it's a great choice for the reader who wants to break free from overthinking and start right into action!
A book with a cover that doesn’t go unnoticed. CREATING YOUR LIMITLESS LIFE: ...On Your Terms by Dr. Esther Zeledón is a very attractive book with amazing aesthetics. I consider it to be a long book due to its length but I really didn’t feel it heavy while reading, on the contrary, I think I was captivated from beginning to end, which made the reading light. This is the book everyone who wants to achieve their goals needs to read. It’s thought provoking and also inspiring and that’s what I liked the most. I think that reading it twice means getting more insights and learnings so this is why I certainly recommend reading it.
The book has been a great read and a surprise for me.
I have to admit that self development books are not my favorite ones (I read more than 50 books per year, mostly history, politics or international affairs). I usually found these kind of books repetitive, and offering a one size fits all solution or recommendation. In the best of the scenarios; they express a personal perspective but without offering too many details or being too personal.
This book is very different from this approach. Is written in a more personal style which makes the reader feel that we’re having a conversation. In my opinion, this category is full of cold distant books, this one feels closer, personal and an interesting book to read.
Creating Your Limitless Life is a good book about becoming successful and making your own way in this world. The first half of the book is the author's life story. Some readers may find it helpful or interesting to read all about the author's childhood and family life and their eventual path to success. The second half of the book gets more into actual advice and tips and concepts to know about (growth v. fixed mindset, imposter syndrome, etc, as well as habits and thought patterns that hold us back. I don't think I learned anything new in this book, but it might be informative for someone just starting out. It's a very easy and quick read, worth checking out.
I think it is a good book to read nowadays; it offers an encouraging message about the value and power of focusing on what each one wants. It is a self-help book written by Dr. Esther Zeledón in which she brings together all her experiences and knowledge to create an inspiring guide. What distinguishes this book from many others in the self-help genre is that it encourages the reader to define success, goals and objectives in their own terms. It has some general basic tips but it focuses on self-empowerment, and it doesn't try to set a strict path. I recommend it for people who are looking to give a new and better direction to their life!
"You don't owe anyone anything." This book is empowering and inspiring, as the author motivates us to become a better version of who we are; we have so much potential lurking around. All we have to do is start the journey and keep moving forward. The chapters are so easy to read and understand. I enjoyed reading this book; the way the author used colors and text sizes to emphasize a message was subtle but impactful. The author's stories are so captivating that I sometimes thought I was sharing the experience with her. Building your community is just as vital as motivating yourself; we should surround ourselves with the people we want to become, champions of life.
This guide is the kind of text that actually makes you change in your life. We only live once so we might as well make the best out of it right? This book helped me personally quite a bit on the journey I was on. I was trying to give my life more of a meaning and actually do with it whatever I want to do. Success means something different to everyone. While reading this guide, I got to define what success actually means to me. I reduced my overthinking and changed a lot of the people I surround myself with. That’s the thing I appreciate the most. This guide is straight to the point and gave me a clear plan of what to do.
Inspiring and entertaining from beginning to end, Dr. Esther Zeledon's "Creating Your Limitless Life" is one of those rare books that makes you want to change your life there and then. Her story is relatable whether you are chasing the American Dream or not, and speaks to you about how to live a life of happiness through alignment. It encourages you to be true to yourself no matter what society tries to tell you, and makes you believe in limitless possibilities.
This is an amazing book, Esther balances her personal story, reflections and professional insights to create an engaging and practical books (including the work book). Tackling some difficult topics with vulnerability and authenticity that makes this book really stand out for me.
I love the frameworks and models she use like POP, that are easy to understand and implement. Definitely recommending to my community of people.
Reading Creating Your Limitless Life is like having a coach directing you through the ultimate transformation towards your purpose and dream life. Intensely motivational stories, and life changing exercises. Can’t recommend this enough!
If you're a high achiever feeling frustrated and burned out, this is the book for you. Dr. EZ has created a powerful formula to help you align your efforts with your purpose to create fulfillment and success.