I strongly recommend this book because it is fresh, thorough, insightful and will make your life better.

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	• Personal Development for Smart People: The Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth Steve Pavlina Hay House, 2008 - 288 pages average customer review:based on 74 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

I strongly recommend this book because it is fresh, thorough, insightful and will make your life better.

Personal Development for Smart People: The Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth
Review by Richard L. Weaver II, PhD.

Pavlina was arrested for felony grand theft as a 19-year-old and was subsequently kicked out of college. These events changed his life, and then he completed a dual degree in computer science and mathematics in three semesters, started and ran a successful computer software business, and in 2004, started his blog on personal development which has proven to be wildly successful. His 288-page book is outstanding; however, as opposed to being a quick read, his is a slow read. Why? The number of concepts and ideas in the book overwhelms the senses and challenges your thinking. You read, but you must stop often and regularly to think about what he says and how it relates to your life. This is a book you will like so much that you will read, highlight, write in the margins, put flags on your favorite passages, and reread it many times. How many books can you say that about? His book is tightly structured, and works better for "thinkers" (smart people) than for "feelers." The book is divided into two parts. The seven principles of personal growth are covered in the first part. They include truth, love, power, oneness, authority, courage, and intelligence. They each have sub-principles as well. Some chapters, too, feature potential blocks that interfere with the expression of each principle. Each chapter on the principles ends with ways to develop each one -- a practical application section. In the second half of his book, he discusses how you could apply the 7 core principles in the areas of Habits, Career, Money, Health, Relationships, and Spirituality. He offers readers numerous personal views on everyday issues. Pavlina gently guides readers on a path to their own core by making three clear distinctions on Truth, Love, and Power. These three values, according to Pavlina, are fundamental in living the most fulfilling and suitable life. This is an accessible, intelligent, practicable book on personal development, and he delivers his advice in a warm, inviting tone. I strongly recommend this book for those interested in growth, develop, and change in their lives because it is fresh, thorough, and insightful and will make your life better, richer, and fuller.

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Self-Development for the left brained

This is a great book that presents an interesting concept of self-improvement. If you are a left-brained/ science oriented person you will find this a very reasonable and easy to follow read. He approaches philosophical subjects such as the true nature of reality in a way that the science oriented folks can relate to. I enjoyed the book but I must say that I like his blog better. [...] he has very interesting and helpful articles.

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Despite the title

Because of the title and despite the title, I read this book...expecting it would fall short of 'average'. I was pleasantly surprised to find a lot of wisdom in it and have even recommended it to others.

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Clear fresh view of personal development

The crux of this book is about aligning with truth, love and power.

As I read through it I found myself being able to much more effectively put words to describe what I wanted to base my life around. The first half of this book alone is excellent in providing the concepts and background to appreciate the effects of different values on life. The latter half focuses on taking steps to align yourself closer to truth, love and power and are helpful launching points for people wanting to explore this further.

Of all the personal development books I've read this is one of my favorites(aka most beneficial) and it takes a refreshingly new angle.

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good for self-development fans

This book is good for fans of self-development. The book can be hit or miss at times, but you'll likely find some gems which will help you. I certainly did. If you're fans of Steve's blog, you'll likely enjoy this book. A bit "new age" at times, but the publisher is known for that genre of books, so I expected it. If you like Hay House, Steve Pavlina, or other self-development books, you will get something out of this.

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Despite promises of ?fast and easy? results from slick marketers, real personal growth is neither fast nor easy. The truth is that hard work, courage, and self-discipline are required to achieve meaningful results?results that are not attained by those who cling to the fantasy of achievement without effort.

Personal Development for Smart People reveals the unvarnished truth about what it takes to consciously grow as a human being. As you read, you?ll learn the seven universal principles behind all successful growth efforts (truth, love, power, oneness, authority, courage, and intelligence); as well as practical, insightful methods for improving your health, relationships, career, finances, and more.

You?ll see how to become the conscious creator of your life instead of feeling hopelessly adrift, enjoy a fulfilling career that honors your unique self-expression, attract empowering relationships with loving, compatible partners, wake up early feeling motivated, energized, and enthusiastic, achieve inspiring goals with disciplined daily habits and much more!

With its refreshingly honest yet highly motivating style, this fascinating book will help you courageously explore, creatively express, and consciously embrace your extraordinary human journey.

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