Reviewer: Angela (Library Girl Reads)

I found You Already Know How to Be Great a pretty easy read considering it is non-fiction and often seemed aimed at people in the business world.  It is written in a very conversational tone and Mr. Fine uses a lot of examples to illustrate his points.  I found these examples very helpful to understanding the concepts he was discussing.

Chapters are split into shorter sections and there are many text boxes along the way with great information to back up what Mr. Fine is saying.  He also gives reflective questions at the end of each chapter which can be used to think through the ideas on a personal level.

I have already used his G.R.O.W. process to think through an issue that was overwhelming me and I have been able to break it down to a more manageable level.  Although I have not solved it completely, I am seeing measurable progress which is more than I had before reading this book.

The only thing that I did not like about this book, and I think it was mainly because I was not expecting it, is the focus on coaching others.  Based on the title and description, I thought this would be a book on finding a way to reach my own personal goals.  While that is certainly one component of this book, it felt like there was a greater focus on helping other people to reach their potential by guiding them through this process.

Source: Library Girls Reads