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librarylandlisa's review against another edition
4.0
This was okay and accessible for anyone. I rated this 3.5 stars because it will make self-help and therapy accessible to folks who might not have considered it in the past. I also feel that men will be drawn to this that might not have accepted self-help in the past, as the author is a former sports dude and a current member of the Detroit Piston's staff. He is a great role model in the field of psychology. Personally, the book was predictable and nothing groundbreaking, though the short length and approachability made for a speedy read.
carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
How am I doing? Not great apparently.
It took me six months to finish this because the questions truly challenge you to think and reflect, something I didn't want to do. I journaled along and didn't want to be honest with myself about how much I was struggling.
I'm so glad I pushed through that. This book pushed me to go back to therapy, ask for help in more places in my life, and focus on what I need to do to feel like a better me. I highly recommend this if you think you're struggling but you're not ready to admit it, or if you just want to check in with yourself and be a little introspective.
It took me six months to finish this because the questions truly challenge you to think and reflect, something I didn't want to do. I journaled along and didn't want to be honest with myself about how much I was struggling.
I'm so glad I pushed through that. This book pushed me to go back to therapy, ask for help in more places in my life, and focus on what I need to do to feel like a better me. I highly recommend this if you think you're struggling but you're not ready to admit it, or if you just want to check in with yourself and be a little introspective.
rosietomyn's review against another edition
4.0
I really appreciated Dr. Yeager's perspective and his career history is inspiring. His reflections on the impact that well-meaning loved ones have when they make comments about a child's future are really powerful -- especially as it translates into adult pressures to conform.
Dr. Yeager offers some great guidance for walking through the decision-making process. He also offers some opportunities to engage in reflective writing to assess one's place in life and the choices available.
The motivational style used by Dr. Yeager would make this a good graduation gift - especially for those involved in team sports.
Though it is overall accessible, I definitely felt like I wasn't the target audience intended for this book. This is much better suited to younger readers, those who participate in/are interested in team sports, and those who haven't read many self-help/therapy-tool reads.
This is definitely a great first read in the realm of finding a better self, but might be a little more motivational-leaning for those of us who have read quite a few similar books.
Dr. Yeager offers some great guidance for walking through the decision-making process. He also offers some opportunities to engage in reflective writing to assess one's place in life and the choices available.
The motivational style used by Dr. Yeager would make this a good graduation gift - especially for those involved in team sports.
Though it is overall accessible, I definitely felt like I wasn't the target audience intended for this book. This is much better suited to younger readers, those who participate in/are interested in team sports, and those who haven't read many self-help/therapy-tool reads.
This is definitely a great first read in the realm of finding a better self, but might be a little more motivational-leaning for those of us who have read quite a few similar books.
magicalrealist's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, I enjoyed listening to Dr. Yeager’s book. He has solid advice and I felt a genuine investment in his stories and the points along his life path. I think the amount of autobiographical storytelling wasn’t exactly what I was looking for with this book but I see how it connects to his conversational approach to therapy and the greater story of his why. This would be a great listen for a new graduate or someone who perhaps is new to this genre.