Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through The Power Of Words

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Two things motivated me to order this book: The title and the over 100 five-star reviews. Although most of the five-star reviews are from first-time amazon reviewers, this is a good book to start with. As to the title, I noticed the life principle (spirit/breath) imbedded in it. The title relates to one's aspirations, those strong desires/goals that drive one's life. I've read numerous books rated to this topic, but this one takes a different approach. As Stephen Covey states in his foreword, "Just as I broke new ground in human development over twenty years ago by uncovering the habits that make for a meaningful and effective life, Kevin is breaking new ground by uncovering and revealing the true intent and meaning of the words that make up those habits."

The text focuses on eleven key concepts or principles embedded in carefully selected words and expounds on them, providing real-life examples of individuals who embody them as well as quotes from well-known authors within the human development field. Like a light saber of highly concentrated energy that cuts through metal, the text cuts through superficial living, helping one focus on the things - and especially people - in one's life that matter most. True to the book's subtitle, the book can't define one's specific life purpose or career choice, but it can help one discover it since its quality should reflect each of the principles found in this book.

I enjoyed the author's personal touch and focus on honoring the people who positively impact one's life. I also appreciated his exposition on suffering and overcoming it with passion and integrity. All true success involves other people, those who have influenced us and those we influence, not only by example but by words. This is a great book to help one remember these truths, meditate on them, and put them into practice for the betterment of one's self and one's society. I'm glad I read it, and will certainly be referring back to it. Kevin Hall is a true humanitarian and his book deserves a wide readership.

Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through The Power Of Words

Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words

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