Review by Robyn Lea -- From Drift to SHIFT
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Review by Robyn Lea -- From Drift to SHIFT
[Following is a volunteer review of "From Drift to SHIFT" by Jody B. Miller.]
3 out of 4 stars
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From Drift to Shift: How Change Can Bring True Meaning and Happiness to Your Work and Life by Jody B. Miller is a nonfiction, self-help book which provides the reader with inspiring stories from the lives of everyday people who turn out to be more than just ordinary folks. The author adds stories from her own life which prove to the reader that change happens to us all. Sometimes change is forced upon us, for example, when she tells the story of a tragic accident that transforms a life forever. While it is not surprising that peoples’ lives change after a tragic accident, it is engaging when we discover what people choose to do with what happens to them.
An overall theme of the book (finding happiness) is admitted directly by the author later in the book when in the beginning we see shifts are necessary as demonstrated by individuals who have been drifting along in life. We learn that most people do not shift, for example, they stay in a job they don’t like or in a relationship that is not fulfilling. The author invites readers to see how a few select individuals have made the shift to happiness and fulfillment.
The book is divided into four main parts- why shift, when to shift, how to shift, and after the shift. It is a motivational read, but this does not necessarily mean you will walk away knowing how to shift. Rather, enjoy learning what others have done and know that there is more work to do after the book- read more (a plethora of resources is provided) and figure out how to change aspects in your own life. Perhaps the author is trying to let us know it’s okay to shift and we all need and/or have to at certain points in our lives.
Jody B. Miller’s professional experience has allowed her to see firsthand people who choose security over happiness. She encourages the reader to let go. She offers chapter takeaways, which are like afterthoughts or learning lessons from the chapter that were not previously discussed at length. At times, there are too many pieces of advice. It would help if there was more focus (not details) to each chapter rather than a list at the end or in an appendix, which in and of itself is another section of the book.
I recommend this book to those currently facing a shift. You can make a shift or accept the shift and be inspired by people who live extraordinary lives. It appears you don’t have to be rich and famous to become who you are meant to be. There is no doubt- "The most engaging stories are those that experience a shift somewhere along the way. These are the stories that motivate, inspire, and give us hope,” Jody B. Miller.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because the stories are amazing but focus is needed.
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3 out of 4 stars
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From Drift to Shift: How Change Can Bring True Meaning and Happiness to Your Work and Life by Jody B. Miller is a nonfiction, self-help book which provides the reader with inspiring stories from the lives of everyday people who turn out to be more than just ordinary folks. The author adds stories from her own life which prove to the reader that change happens to us all. Sometimes change is forced upon us, for example, when she tells the story of a tragic accident that transforms a life forever. While it is not surprising that peoples’ lives change after a tragic accident, it is engaging when we discover what people choose to do with what happens to them.
An overall theme of the book (finding happiness) is admitted directly by the author later in the book when in the beginning we see shifts are necessary as demonstrated by individuals who have been drifting along in life. We learn that most people do not shift, for example, they stay in a job they don’t like or in a relationship that is not fulfilling. The author invites readers to see how a few select individuals have made the shift to happiness and fulfillment.
The book is divided into four main parts- why shift, when to shift, how to shift, and after the shift. It is a motivational read, but this does not necessarily mean you will walk away knowing how to shift. Rather, enjoy learning what others have done and know that there is more work to do after the book- read more (a plethora of resources is provided) and figure out how to change aspects in your own life. Perhaps the author is trying to let us know it’s okay to shift and we all need and/or have to at certain points in our lives.
Jody B. Miller’s professional experience has allowed her to see firsthand people who choose security over happiness. She encourages the reader to let go. She offers chapter takeaways, which are like afterthoughts or learning lessons from the chapter that were not previously discussed at length. At times, there are too many pieces of advice. It would help if there was more focus (not details) to each chapter rather than a list at the end or in an appendix, which in and of itself is another section of the book.
I recommend this book to those currently facing a shift. You can make a shift or accept the shift and be inspired by people who live extraordinary lives. It appears you don’t have to be rich and famous to become who you are meant to be. There is no doubt- "The most engaging stories are those that experience a shift somewhere along the way. These are the stories that motivate, inspire, and give us hope,” Jody B. Miller.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because the stories are amazing but focus is needed.
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