Review of The Average Joe's Guide to Success
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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Average Joe's Guide to Success" by R. C. Farrington.]
The Average Joe's Guide to Success by R. C. Farrington is a self-help book described as a "wake-up call" to the average people of the world. This book sets out to provide readers with the means to leave their comfort zones, level the playing field, and strive for success.
I thought this book was relatively good. There was a phenomenon the author used in the book that resonated with me a lot. The author used the example of "glass half-full/glass half-empty" to illustrate the natural thinking process of people. Many people are glass-half-empty people, myself included, which is a negative perspective. In which case, Farrington, in his book, said to turn it around. Make the negative statement into something positive: turn the half-empty into half-full, and reinstate positivity. Because the average person lacks confidence, they must reframe their mindset to be more positive. That includes contemplating positive and negative traits and diminishing those negative traits entirely. For example, adaptability is a good trait, but being inconsiderate is not, so eliminating the latter is necessary.
Self-help books are more helpful when they include personal experiences alongside suggestions. People can't relate if the speaker separates themselves from the subject. The author takes various opportunities to include his own experiences to strengthen his message, many of these experiences occurring at a young age. Confidence at a young age is crucial, but it's easy for people to knock it down. At a young age, your confidence level depends on how people in power—your teachers, caregivers, family—perceive you. The author takes that into account, puts it in his book, and talks about the lack of confidence he received from people. He showed how, despite that, he hunted his success—and others can do the same.
The author also stresses the importance of keeping goals and pushing yourself forward. Failure and struggle are inevitable, but that doesn't mean you should give up. Everyone fails one way or another, and everyone struggles to reach their goals. However, it's necessary to keep moving on towards your goals. The author suggests that the harder you work, the more prepared you are for future challenges—and he isn't wrong. The more you meet your struggles head-on, the easier future challenges become to tackle.
I found nothing negative about the book to critique. The subject matter was nicely discussed, with each category well-defined. I didn't disagree with anything, and I didn't catch any errors. Therefore, I rated the book five out of five stars. I would like to recommend it to those who struggle with being average and would like success.
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The Average Joe's Guide to Success
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The Average Joe's Guide to Success by R. C. Farrington is a self-help book described as a "wake-up call" to the average people of the world. This book sets out to provide readers with the means to leave their comfort zones, level the playing field, and strive for success.
I thought this book was relatively good. There was a phenomenon the author used in the book that resonated with me a lot. The author used the example of "glass half-full/glass half-empty" to illustrate the natural thinking process of people. Many people are glass-half-empty people, myself included, which is a negative perspective. In which case, Farrington, in his book, said to turn it around. Make the negative statement into something positive: turn the half-empty into half-full, and reinstate positivity. Because the average person lacks confidence, they must reframe their mindset to be more positive. That includes contemplating positive and negative traits and diminishing those negative traits entirely. For example, adaptability is a good trait, but being inconsiderate is not, so eliminating the latter is necessary.
Self-help books are more helpful when they include personal experiences alongside suggestions. People can't relate if the speaker separates themselves from the subject. The author takes various opportunities to include his own experiences to strengthen his message, many of these experiences occurring at a young age. Confidence at a young age is crucial, but it's easy for people to knock it down. At a young age, your confidence level depends on how people in power—your teachers, caregivers, family—perceive you. The author takes that into account, puts it in his book, and talks about the lack of confidence he received from people. He showed how, despite that, he hunted his success—and others can do the same.
The author also stresses the importance of keeping goals and pushing yourself forward. Failure and struggle are inevitable, but that doesn't mean you should give up. Everyone fails one way or another, and everyone struggles to reach their goals. However, it's necessary to keep moving on towards your goals. The author suggests that the harder you work, the more prepared you are for future challenges—and he isn't wrong. The more you meet your struggles head-on, the easier future challenges become to tackle.
I found nothing negative about the book to critique. The subject matter was nicely discussed, with each category well-defined. I didn't disagree with anything, and I didn't catch any errors. Therefore, I rated the book five out of five stars. I would like to recommend it to those who struggle with being average and would like success.
******
The Average Joe's Guide to Success
View: on Bookshelves |
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