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The Book of Choice: Mapping the Life You Want by Understanding the Life You Have
Our lives are determined by the daily choices we make. What can we do to make better choices? How can we recover from and avoid repeating the not-so-great decisions we've made in the past? Why is it so hard to choose? Through a decade of analyzing the choices of herself and others, author Kim DeYoung realized that making choices is not about finding the right answer, but asking the right questions. From this realization arose her Choice Mapping technique, a structured, creative and accessible way to tap into your own wisdom and guide yourself through life’s big and small decisions with less stress and judgment. Through visual examples and compelling stories, Kim illustrates the power of thoughtful, curious questioning in finding your way even when you’re scared or unsure. Your choices teach you who you are, and when you make them well, they shape you into who you want to be. The Book of Choice is not just a one-time read but a valuable reference to return to again and again. It contains practical strategies that are applicable whether you’re confronting the consequences of past choices, making a choice in the present, or staring blankly into the expanse of the future. Instead of tossing and turning and ruminating over choices, or avoiding them completely, you’ll be able to connect to their richness and possibility. When you examine your life, it comes alive through awareness. Kim's expertise in helping readers shed their past and find their way forward is nothing short of artistry. As Kim herself says, "When you combine taking action with allowing the future to unfold, anything is possible." If you're ready to take control of your choices and transform your life, this book is a must-read.
252 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2023
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June 20, 2023
Since finishing the book, I feel like I have leveled up the way I show up in my life. I’ve grown a deeper sense of self awareness and agency.
Kim’s insights and thought-provoking questions made me rethink the way I process and connect with my own intuition and intention. It brought a practicality to have deep conversations that I have never thought of. We hold a lot of pressure around choices and the book beautifully illustrates the impact of thoughtful questioning in overcome those emotions of shame, fear and uncertainty. It is a true guidebook that I will continue to turn to.
Kim also shares a resource page accompanying the book that is incredibly insightful and practical. If you are looking for more intention and confidence in your life, you NEED this book! & you need to share it with those around you ✨
Kim’s insights and thought-provoking questions made me rethink the way I process and connect with my own intuition and intention. It brought a practicality to have deep conversations that I have never thought of. We hold a lot of pressure around choices and the book beautifully illustrates the impact of thoughtful questioning in overcome those emotions of shame, fear and uncertainty. It is a true guidebook that I will continue to turn to.
Kim also shares a resource page accompanying the book that is incredibly insightful and practical. If you are looking for more intention and confidence in your life, you NEED this book! & you need to share it with those around you ✨
April 15, 2024
Attention visual learners and people, if you are curious about how you arrived at decisions in the past and/or need a process to help you make future decisions, this is the book for you!
In this book, Kim DeYoung introduces her methodology, Choice Map. It's really a collection of maps--one for different choices you've made or want to make. She provides stories and examples to illustrate how to create your own maps.
One of my favorite parts of this book is right at the beginning, asking the reader what our five biggest decisions in life are. The answers to these questions are great fodder for building maps--as tools to learn, practice gratitude, and help you answer questions about your future.
Many self-help and personal development books don't offer a tool that you can do at home. THE BOOK OF CHOICE is not this kind of book. I would consider it a reference book, one that you keep on your shelf to help you understand your life and the direction you want it to go in.
In this book, Kim DeYoung introduces her methodology, Choice Map. It's really a collection of maps--one for different choices you've made or want to make. She provides stories and examples to illustrate how to create your own maps.
One of my favorite parts of this book is right at the beginning, asking the reader what our five biggest decisions in life are. The answers to these questions are great fodder for building maps--as tools to learn, practice gratitude, and help you answer questions about your future.
Many self-help and personal development books don't offer a tool that you can do at home. THE BOOK OF CHOICE is not this kind of book. I would consider it a reference book, one that you keep on your shelf to help you understand your life and the direction you want it to go in.
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