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Is Everyone Smiling But You?

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A wonderful book. Highly recommended. You will enjoy reading it. Written in a very engaging prose. Nowhere would you feel being stuck or bored. Pick it up if you get a chance. Thanks to the author for a review copy.

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I for one suffer from anxiety, but this book helped me to put things in perspective to know that worry and stress are a normal part of life and how we cope if the most important take away.

Among other things, the book puts forward the idea that worrying is something we can control. I think that is one of the biggest lessons of the book. We CANNOT control everything although as humans we feel like we can. That is the beginning of self sabatoging.

All in all, this is a really useful resource for anyone looking for help with such challenges. Definitely worth checking out and being able to apply to your own practice with dealing with others.

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An ancient Chinese proverb states, "When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, and others build windmills." This book's opening echoed this sentiment. Next, the author asked, “Are you happy? Don't lie to yourself.
I wanted to read this book because I could use some insights on practices that could get me working on some habits-social, financial, and physical-with results, and it would be even better if I could maintain those results. The truth is that I am happy, but I am not content.
I am a huge fan since the author doesn't present easy answers or deny that life will throw us curveballs, but he does provide us perspectives that can change our lives for the better. His advice on how to go about finding mentors and making meaningful connections is simple and fantastic; it prompted me to spend more time thinking about my own skills and areas for development. The takeaways at the end of each chapter and the supplementary videos make it simple to review the material.
I'm glad I read this book and that the author published it because it has helped me become more deliberate in my interactions with others and more confident in the value I bring to the table.
For the eARC, I'd like to thank Netgalley.

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I liked it that this book offers exercises to do to help you realise things about your life. The information wasn't new to me, as i've read many books like this before and it isn't very different anymore then, but I think it'd be an interesting read for people who haven't read many self help books yet!

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This book me had at the introduction with a chinese proverb that goes, "when the wind of change blows, some people build walls, others build windmills." The author then started out with "Are you happy? Be honest with yourself."
Truth is, I am happy- but I'm not content and that is because there are habits that I can't seem to shake that bite me when it comes full circle and I wanted to read this book because I could use insights on practices that could get me working on some habits-social, financial and physical- with results and it'd be even better to maintain those results.
Twelve chapters in and I say that I loved this book- the author does not offer quick fixes, does not deny the fact that life throws us curve balls, but he truly provided life changing mindsets. If you are looking to find mentors, connect with people to grow-his tips on how to go about it are easy and excellent and it got me spending more time evaluating what strengths I have and what areas need improvement. Each chapter offers takeaways, making it easy to refresh your memory on what you read, plus bonus video links.
Investing in oneself in your perspective and decision making is valuable and I am glad I read this book, and that the author wrote it, because now I am more intentional in who I interact with and also have clarity on what I have to offer.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

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