Five Important Things

by Jim Paluch

The five simple concepts that can truly change your life delivered in a truly unique way.

Genres: Self Help

137 pages, Paperback

First published December 2, 1996

Reviews

[Hendre Vorster · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book with a compelling narrative rather than a dense personal-development manual. It doesn’t deliver as many practical frameworks or real-life case studies as some of the genre’s heavyweights, but it still had a meaningful impact on me.
The strength lies in the moral of the story and the way the author structures it — moving between memory, dreams, and the present — which feels different and engaging. Some elements, like the wife’s unconditional support and how neatly everything falls into place after an attitude shift, feel idealised and somewhat far-fetched. That said, it’s clear this was a deliberate choice to drive the message home.
If you’re looking for a reflective, easy, story-driven reminder of core life principles rather than a tactical self-help playbook, this book is a good choice.

[Herlaine Bonador · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm so happy I got to read this. Such a good book. 💞

[Nanette J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun little book with a message. Taking to heart in a big way that story telling helps the reader remember, Paluch ads some suspense to a short story designed to inspire and teach. Through diary entires and 'live' drama, he underscores the importance of attitude and follow through.

[Gerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another solid contribution to the art of living well by Jim Paluch, he has a great ability to pull things into perspective.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of insight. I liked how he combined a self help/motivational book with a fiction story. Good writing style. I like his ideas, I wrote them down abc will use them :-).