Review by Olgamiell -- The Mindset by Ace Bowers

Olgamiell · Post by **Olgamiell** » 12 Feb 2021, 09:33

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Mindset" by Ace Bowers.]

4 out of 4 stars

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The Mindset is a non-fiction novel written by Ace Bowers. It is a memoir in which he shares with readers the story of his life. He was born into a poor and dysfunctional family. They've struggled with money and other issues (such as his parents' alcoholism or problems with violence) throughout his childhood and adolescence. When Ace finished high school, he had neither money nor prospects for a better life. He started sinking in debts and couldn't find any decent job. In The Mindset, he reveals how his traumas shaped his personality and how he managed to alter his life, finding happiness, stability, and success (Ace is a millionaire now).

What I noticed immediately is that The Mindset was written in a very honest and straightforward manner. The author talks sincerely about his past, no matter how painful it was for him. He admits that it took him a long time to overcome the traumatizing experiences, but his inspirational story may help many others. In his case, the key to success was finding the right mindset and motivation that would help him to break the cycle of poverty. The travel from being a janitor to becoming a successful businessman was a rocky road, but Ace's experience demonstrates how important is the right attitude. Despite the odds, his admirable strength took him to the point where he is now.

The story is relatively short (about a hundred pages), but I feel like the author managed to include all the relevant information. The Mindset has quite a simple language. The author doesn't exaggerate or use cheap tricks to get readers' attention. While sharing his experience, he is still aware of the good things that happen to him. He doesn't blame his parents; on the contrary, he highlights the many situations when they helped him. That is one of the things that I liked the most in this book. Rather than shifting the responsibility onto others, he focused on what he could do to improve his life. Things like hunger for knowledge or not settling easily helped Ace to gain a better position in life. We often hear that a positive attitude can influence our lives, but this book is a proper testimony of the importance of the right mindset.

I found The Mindset to be truly inspirational. There is literally nothing that I would dislike about this book. The author is quite sarcastic about his past, and his witty writing style makes the novel even nicer to read. Furthermore, I liked how he shares his knowledge without sounding lecturing or pushy. Reading The Mindset sometimes feels like having a chat with a friend. The book also seems to be professionally edited. I only found a couple of missing commas, but it didn't affect the flow of reading whatsoever. I admire the author's attitude and the hard work he had to do. I aprecciate that he decided to write this memoir. I've learned some things that I'd like to implement myself.

I happily rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. In the sea of books about self-improvement that are published every year, this one really stands out. The Mindset is well-written and engaging. The author speaks honestly about the events that affected his life, but he also shares warm and uplifting moments. The book carries a valuable message. I would gladly recommend it to everyone who looks for some life-changing tips or feels like they need a bit of inspiration. Because of some delicate issues (like the aforementioned violence) that the book addresses, it may not be suitable for sensitive readers.

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Bookishkrish24 · Post by **Bookishkrish24** » 12 Mar 2021, 22:04

I have already read and reviewed this book. And I totally agree with you, the author was indeed very honest. Great review.

Mariana Figueira · Post by **Mariana Figueira** » 13 Mar 2021, 14:32

I fully agree with you, it´s something else. Thanks for the insightful review

Nicholus Schroeder · Post by **Nicholus Schroeder** » 13 Mar 2021, 18:42

Great review keep it up, pretty neat how you easily express your opinion without being over-bearing or suggestive.

HanElizabeth397 · Post by **HanElizabeth397** » 14 Mar 2021, 11:44

I too loved his candid way of thinking - it's what made him seem more human and relatable despite now being a millionaire. If you haven't already read it, I'd recommend checking out 'Black Box Thinking' because it talks about a growth versus fixed mindset which was really interesting

Olgamiell · Post by **Olgamiell** » 15 Mar 2021, 06:27

Bookishkrish24 wrote: ↑12 Mar 2021, 22:04 I have already read and reviewed this book. And I totally agree with you, the author was indeed very honest. Great review.

Yes, that's one of the things that I appreciated most about this book. Thank you so much for your comment!

MarianaFigueira wrote: ↑13 Mar 2021, 14:32 I fully agree with you, it´s something else. Thanks for the insightful review

Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

Nicholus Schroeder wrote: ↑13 Mar 2021, 18:42 Great review keep it up, pretty neat how you easily express your opinion without being over-bearing or suggestive.

I really appreciate your comment, thank you so so much!

HanElizabeth397 wrote: ↑14 Mar 2021, 11:44 I too loved his candid way of thinking - it's what made him seem more human and relatable despite now being a millionaire. If you haven't already read it, I'd recommend checking out 'Black Box Thinking' because it talks about a growth versus fixed mindset which was really interesting

It seems really interesting, I'll gladly check it out! Thanks for your recommendation and thank you for stopping by!

Malve · Post by **Malve** » 15 Mar 2021, 08:38

I was pretty impressed with the book after I've read it. I loved how he explained that we are in control of our own lives and can change things. That all of this is related to the right mindset is amazing.
I enjoyed reading your review, great work!