Live Like You Mean It: The Exhilaration of Being in Control

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Summary: The exhilaration of "Live Like You Mean It"!
Review: Floyd Hurt's book emboldens the spirit and stirs the juices. Remember when we were told that fulfillment came when we tried to convince ourselves that "I'm o'k" or "I'm worth it"? Not much to go on with that approach. In this book there are no gimmicks for feeling good, no mantras that pump you up for a day. Hurt's work focuses on philosophical thought (centuries of it)and pairs that with useful, life altering behaviors. The philosophical aspect grabbed my attention right away. He has taken other's brilliant minds and complicated ideas, added his own, and pulled together a simple and realistic way for each of us to view our experiences. In this well written and well organized book, he reminds us of the importance of the struggle to make sense of our life; and whatever our beliefs, to remember that ultimately we need to be the brains and emotions behind our own actions. His is the convincing concept that we have tremendous power to live our life exploring, discovering, learning and enjoying. That is truly an exhilarating idea.

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Summary: Exceeded My Expectations
Review: I was a little hesitant on ordering this book, but since he is a local Charlottesville author, I decided to take chance.

While the book is rather thin, it will take you sometime to digest the material between the covers. I am on my third reading.

WARNING - if you are deeply "religious" then this book is not for you. While Hurt is not scalding of religion, he takes more jabs at it than say, your parents who formed some of your thinking habits.

It is an excellent read. Many thought provoking questions, and if you take the time, many could lead you to look at your life, and to see if you are heading down loser avenue.

Highly recommended, and that is rare for me, as I am pretty critical on most books.

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Summary: The book that changes lives!
Review: Three cheers for Floyd Hurt! He has really given us a lot to ponder in this catch all guide to making the best out of the here and now. I was surprised that in such few pages he was able to make me stop and think, and I mean really THINK, so many times. This book is condensed down to core questions that many of us are afraid to ask. In my opinion it ends up asking "who is responsible for how I act and feel?" I highly recommend this book with one word of warning, be prepared to accept answers about yourself and truths about the world in witch you live that you may find challenging to deal with and perhaps even more challenging to change.
If you feel up for the adventure though, here's you ticket.