File Size: 519 KB
Print Length: 89 pages
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Publication Date: September 7, 2016
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01LRN7KA6
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Stawicki elaborated on purpose, motivation and how to achieve focus in order to achieve success. He writes the book with personal note, which makes it unique. He uses personal experience including personal “experiments” to explain his points.I personally feel this is the down-to-earth version of “8th Habit” by Stephen Covey – not because its content is the same – but I feel that “Directed by Purpose” is a product of a bigger inspiration. I did not read anything in the book that refers to the 8th habit (only the 7 Habits) but using other experts and books as resource makes me see Michal Stawicki as the example of who we can be. That using the inspiration, example and work of others, he is the work in progress, the proof that there is success for the average Joe. He is the guy who talks about struggles on typical habits as watching TV, playing computer games; experiments on online pursuit such as blogging, digital publishing; and passion such as writing. Isn’t that you and me?
This author made made me even more inspired to pursue my goals and to see everyday as a step towards success. His writing is very positive and it's hard to believe he has struggled with depression; his writing in "Directed By Purpose" lights a fire under your bottom to get started on your dreams, not give up, and persist with resilience; this is how you reach your success.I very much enjoyed reading this book and I will return to it if I ever find myself wondering what I'm supposed to be doing with my time. The secret behind success is having a trajectory and path for yourself to focus and act on. Your actions are up to you, and what you do now will affect your future; the author speaks truth and knows by experience. I don't feel bad I don't have a Netflix subscription because I couldn't afford it. I feel happy I don't have one! I know my time can be better spent focusing on what truly makes me happy and a more fulfilled person -- working on myself and working towards my dreams. If you want to see results, you have to be the one to work for them to happen!
Though I am a senior citizen and have read it all and seen it all, I read everything this author writes because he helps me make progress toward closing the gap between my values and my actions. I find myself farther along the path toward being the person I have always wanted to be. Thanks, Michal! Like most of us, I want succeeding at my purpose to benefit others as well as myself. You continue to work on yourself and bring new ideas to every book. It only gets better. The ideas in this book have not only helped my succeed at all I am doing, but they also have brought me the peace of knowing better how to do the right thing.
Personal (so you know it works) and in-depth (so you aren't left wondering "how?") and truthful. I thought this might end up being the same ol', same ol" ... but it did get me to stop and think about my purpose and where I'm headed. Turns out I'm happy with where I'm headed and knew my purpose all along. But I didn't realize I was on the right track already, until I re-assessed my standing via info in this book. Glad I read it!! And I'm impressed with the author's ability to relate his thoughts in English, when he is from a different country and speaks a different language. That's part of his purpose and it helps with credibility!
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