Book Review - Joyous Expansion

Joyous Expansion: Unleashing Your Passions to Lead an Inspired Life - Brett Dupree

 I received this book for free from Story Cartel in return for an honest review.

Since one of my goals is to read 50 books, I decided that perhaps I will share my reviews here, too.  

I really enjoyed this book.  As you may know if you've been reading my blog for a while, I have read many personal development books, done many workshops, and personally trained with Jack Canfield, America's #1 success coach.  Having said that, I really like Brett's approach. He gives you straight-forward steps to take which will lead you to live an inspired life. I love the detail and the layout. I feel like this book is great for anyone who is just starting to delve into personal development as well as those of us who have been doing it for decades :)  I highly recommend the book and following the steps to live a joyous life filled with passion and purpose.  Just like with any of the personal development work, however, it is up to you to do your own work.  Reading the book without following the steps will be enjoyable but won't necessarily lead to an inspired life.  

Dare to Dream

It's funny how we often have dreams but don't pursue them.  Sometimes we may think it is not possible for them to come true or sometimes we may think it's too hard and we don't know if we can do it.  The fact is, we can do anything we put our minds to IF we believe in ourselves and take the steps to get there.

People often struggle with believing in themselves which is understandable to some degree when based on past experiences.  The important thing to remember is that the past is just the past and it is behind us.  The future is filled with endless possibilities.  People who have achieved great accomplishments "failed" many times before they got there.  That's part of the process.  Thomas Edison is known for saying that he didn't fail, he just found many ways that did not work.  It's all how we look at things.  We can choose to be optimistic - it IS a choice.  We can keep going until we reach our goals and we will get there as long as we keep moving in the right direction.

So today, I want you to write down your most important goal.  Once it is written, read it.  Imagine how you will feel when it is achieved.  Really spend some time in that feeling!! Smile.  Feel it.  What is one thing you can do today that will move you in that direction? Write it down and do it.  You can pick something small - just pick something and do it today.  Do it right now if you can.  If you are motivated and have time you can certainly pick more than one thing.  Just get started today and make a commitment to yourself and your happiness and success to do at least one thing a day toward that goal!!

Dare to dream and follow that dream until it is your new reality!!

Take Action Today

What can you do to take action toward your goals today?  Pick 5 things that will move you in the direction of your goals and do them.  If you have only done one, you will still be moving in the right direction.  Too often we get caught up in every day life and not only fail to take steps toward our goals and dreams but sometimes even forget that we have them.

Today, join me and recognizing your ultimate goals and taking at least one action in that direction!  You can do it!!  Let me know what your goals are and what step you are taking to make them a reality!!