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Make a Life, Not Just a Living: 10 Timeless Life Skills to Maximize Your Real Net Worth
An extraordinary book designed to help readers articulate and pursue a definition of success that leads to a balanced, fulfilled, and significant life.
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88 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1995
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June 19, 2011
This a supposed framework for living an authentically successful life based on the book of Proverbs. I never did get that part; Jenson personifies the principle of wisdom, giving it the name Ruth, which he refers to a few times in the book.
Basically, he comes up with "10 Timeless Life Skills That Will Maximize Your Real Net Worth".
1. Make Things Happen
2. Achieve Personal Significance
3. X Out the Negatives
4. Internalize Right Principles
5. March to a Mission
6. Integrate All of Life
7. Zero in on Caring for People
8. Energize Internally
9. Realign Rigorously
10. Stay the Course
Good information, some good exercises at the end of the chapters for application purposes.
It seemed like a long read, especially toward the end. Kind of like a list of a bunch of do's and don'ts. (Old Covenant) Felt like the 'Christian' answer to "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" that wasn't as gripping or inspirational.
It was OK.
Friday, June 17, 2011 I met a ministry leader from Central America who has been TRANSFORMED by this book and this information. He would give this book a "10" Plus, rating!
Basically, he comes up with "10 Timeless Life Skills That Will Maximize Your Real Net Worth".
1. Make Things Happen
2. Achieve Personal Significance
3. X Out the Negatives
4. Internalize Right Principles
5. March to a Mission
6. Integrate All of Life
7. Zero in on Caring for People
8. Energize Internally
9. Realign Rigorously
10. Stay the Course
Good information, some good exercises at the end of the chapters for application purposes.
It seemed like a long read, especially toward the end. Kind of like a list of a bunch of do's and don'ts. (Old Covenant) Felt like the 'Christian' answer to "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" that wasn't as gripping or inspirational.
It was OK.
Friday, June 17, 2011 I met a ministry leader from Central America who has been TRANSFORMED by this book and this information. He would give this book a "10" Plus, rating!
May 27, 2017
It was a good read. Lots of simple and easy to follow tips to streamline things
May 1, 2019
is anybody can help me how to open this book.i really want to read this book for a long time...i've been looking for this but i cant find it in a books store here in the philippines..
April 14, 2021
It's an older book, but some great gems of insights here...
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October 27, 2023Found it in a closet at work- timely as I approach retirement-quick advice to reset when working too hard!
March 6, 2008
A positive and logical approach to achieving more in life, through focusing on productivity, personal growth, caring about others, and perseverence. Jenson's writing can be a little pat at times, but for the most part he is well-spoken, very convincing and makes a lot of common sense.
August 17, 2007
The title says it all: "Make a Life not Just a Living". The 10 Timeless Life Skills to Maximize Your Real Net Worth.
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