Review of DeltaU - The Change Starts with You

[Do Thi Huong]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "DeltaU - The Change Starts with You" by Dan Toogood.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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DeltaU: The Change Starts with You is written by science educator Dan Toogood. Using science to talk about personal growth, the book offers interesting and insightful takes on the self-help genre.

The book begins with a scientific concept in thermodynamics, Δu (read as delta u), which represents the change in the internal energy of a system. The author interprets this symbol as ‘delta you,’ meaning ‘change in you,’ so the goal of the book is to help readers create a DeltaU in their lives. In other words, increasing our internal energy is the key to personal improvement.

Inside the book is a comprehensive plan for living a life full of meaning for yourself and for others. The first step is to build your foundation; the author introduces a fundamental hierarchy of five areas to focus on: faith, family, fitness, finances, and fun. Next is to define your identity and mindset and learn about the resistances that hinder your progress, followed by step-by-step instructions on how to overcome them.

The book is very detailed and systematic. The author clearly explains his ideas by applying natural laws, personal experiences, and success stories of the outliers.

Frankly, the approach in the book is unique, but the advice is not novel. You might hear it all the time. Drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, exercise, practice gratitude, etc. But many people still fail to follow it. The book has the potential to change that because of the complete system it has created. I found that the analogies and connections between science and our patterns of living in this book were brilliant and made me keep nodding my head while reading. The author has made science more attractive and self-help advice more sensible and practical. I wish this were how I was taught physics, biology, and chemistry in school.

The book is crafted in easy-to-understand and inspiring language. The editing is also spotless. There is nothing I do not like, and I rate it 5 out of 5 stars for its excellent methodology and fresh perspective on self-improvement. This is a book for everyone interested in personal development, but I feel it will have the greatest impact on students and young adults.

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DeltaU - The Change Starts with You
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