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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.
darbar's review
5.0
At the time of reading this, I loved the idea and the concept. Gamifyong your goals? Absolutely a great idea! But the book started to feel like a walking advertisement. "if you buy my program, I can tell you MORE!"
ember's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this! It's everything Nerd Fitness has been teaching for years, condensed and re-imagined and then expanded again. The actionable parts in particular were my favorite -- where I got to set the book down and go make my own character, or plan my own Level 50. While, like most self-help books, it's aimed towards adults and has some aspects that are difficult to act on as a minor or student, it gives me big plans for the future and a lot of excitement for the now in regards to the things I can currently do. My only "complaint" would be that I found the success stories awkwardly placed, and they sometimes disrupted the flow of the chapter, but I can't think of a solution because I realize they needed to be 2-page spreads.
Overall, great book! Re-imagines and replaces a lot of conventional workout and life improvement wisdom with it's own nerdy and scientifically-backed advice. A great addition to the shelf of anyone looking to, well, level up their life!
Overall, great book! Re-imagines and replaces a lot of conventional workout and life improvement wisdom with it's own nerdy and scientifically-backed advice. A great addition to the shelf of anyone looking to, well, level up their life!
grandmerin's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.5
it’s okay! it’s a little old so there are some questionable things lol, and very repetitive but was mostly motivating!
ricm's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book about creating (and gamifying) a good life. Recommended reading for anybody trying to improve their life, get motivated or develop self-discipline.
htb2050's review against another edition
1.0
I am disappointed. I was expecting something good but it was all just a really really long drawn out blog post about travelling and bodyweight excercises and a few video games thrown in to attract "nerds".
and he just keeps on using Nerd every other sentence. Its okay in the first few pages but then it just starts becoming annoying when he just starts calling everyone a nerd.
and he just keeps on using Nerd every other sentence. Its okay in the first few pages but then it just starts becoming annoying when he just starts calling everyone a nerd.