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andreayari's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting take on breaking from a mundane routine and answering the call to adventure. I liked the idea of the hero's story.
jasonpwrites's review against another edition
4.0
Steve's style of writing makes this a fun read, and it's simple enough for anyone to start. He's given plenty of tools to get started, and the writing makes it easy to understand and follow.
dmblackburn's review against another edition
1.0
Same old self help narrative with nerd references thrown in for variety.
reba_reads_books's review against another edition
5.0
This is a first for me, rating 5 stars for a book I couldn't finish reading. It just wasn't for me; I tried setting up an account with the online community on this author's website and couldn't get into it. To progress in the book, you're supposed to follow the steps of the program, setting goals and finding accountability partners. I decided to try my own goal setting again through the Passion Planner instead. But I really do think this book is well written and inspirational and that another person would get a lot out of it. Maybe someone geekier than me, haha.
jkn303's review against another edition
3.0
Fun book about the power of gamifying your life. Would have been 4 stars, but I got kind of tired of the "for more information, go to my website..." Solid content though.
noraconradcom's review against another edition
2.0
I guess I didn't realize there would be constant video game references - I bought it on sale and didn't really read the description. It's basic ideas are good but it's really repetitive and doesn't have much substance to it.
zenwombat's review against another edition
3.0
Not for everyone, but you get out of it what you put into it.
theoglibrarianmom's review against another edition
5.0
This was such an excellent read and exactly what this nerd needed. I love the concept of living your life like a video game. This book has a lot of fun ways to set your life up in that manner. Steve is a great guy and I am so grateful that my best friend told me about Nerd Fitness in the first place. Definitely recommend this book and this lifestyle.
bookishrose_'s review against another edition
4.0
I like Steve Kambs Idea to see Life as a big Game and you are your own Superhero in it. He has a lot of positive and good points/tips which I will try out (You want to try it when you read it because it sounds fun. Hard sometimes but still fun)
But after nearly 100 paiges I didn't enjoy the book anymore as I enjoyed it at the beginning. He is mentioning too often his websites and to go and look there (if you want to).
That disturbed me. Too much promotion.
I read one chapter before I went to bed because it was a good book and a pity to just drop it. Near the end it was better and I finished the book faster than imagined.
My friend didn't had problems with it.
So if you want to try out something fun to get more motivation to start. Read it.
(3.7 of 5)
P.S.The Bourne Identity is on my tbw list now...
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But after nearly 100 paiges I didn't enjoy the book anymore as I enjoyed it at the beginning. He is mentioning too often his websites and to go and look there (if you want to).
That disturbed me. Too much promotion.
I read one chapter before I went to bed because it was a good book and a pity to just drop it. Near the end it was better and I finished the book faster than imagined.
My friend didn't had problems with it.
So if you want to try out something fun to get more motivation to start. Read it.
(3.7 of 5)
P.S.The Bourne Identity is on my tbw list now...
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polyglot's review against another edition
5.0
This is a must-read book for all nerds, introverts and hopeful Jedi. Steve Kamb takes the mentorship of Obi-Wan, Gandalf, Morpheus and Professor Dumbledore, and blurs the divide between fantasy and reality as he helps you tackle your biggest life goal(s) like a James Bond mission. "Level Up Your Life" is practical and actionable advice for nerds like me, who understand discussions of Bowser's acceleration in Super Mario Kart, but can finally take our know-how offline, off the couch, and away from our books and apply them in the real world.