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Summary: A Light Look at a Serious Syndrome
Review: A wonderful look at a problem we all face--discipline. As a Christian, this issue trips us up perhaps more than any area of our life. Mary takes an easy, often humorous approach as she gives some very practical steps on how to overcome our inborn inclincation towards laziness. For the 1% of people who have their life completely in order, this book is not for you. For the rest of us who know what to do, know how to do it, but just cannot make our lazy selves do it--this is an inspiration. I enjoyed the book immensely and it never got too bogged down or preachy in its tone. She has a balance. You don't get lost in generalities, yet she doesn't demand a laundry list of a thousand things to change your life. Simple, easy to follow lists accompany every chapter. Very definitely an easy read for the discipline-challenged.
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Summary: Good advice, but heavy on the Jesus.
Review: Mary Whelchel gives good advice about building up self-discipline in your life. She writes as though you are talking to a friend who has the same problems you are having, but has found a solution and is sharing it with you. She looks at the irrational thinking behind a lack of self-discipline and procrastination. And then she tells you exercises to help change your behavior patterns. The underlying philosophy is REBT/CBT. If you like this effective approach, you should check out books by Albert Ellis or David Burns. Mary Whelchel is an evangelical Christian; the thing she wants to share with you besides self-help is Jesus. Fully 1/8th of this book is about "getting to know god" I.e. Jesus and once you know him: how make time for him in your life. The book is studded with biblical references every 4th page. I bought this book to change my life, not my religion/atheism. You will not have more time in your life if you waste it in supplication to a supernatural being. I enjoyed the effective advice but not the preaching.
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Summary: Discipline Made Fun
Review: This is a very motivational book. For those of use who have high aspirations and goals for ourselves, but can't seem to ever reach any of them, this is a great tool. Mary Whelchel's easy, conversational systel puts you at ease as she walks you through the major areas of discipline we should all work on. I especially appreciated her encouragement to work on only one area at a time, not to try to revamp your whole life at once.
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