Intelligence for Your Life: Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth

by John Tesh

Almost eight million people across the United States and Canada tune in to John Tesh's syndicated show each week to hear him warmly impart "intelligence for your life" - tips on how to earn your boss's trust, fight jet lag, get out of debt, find your life's calling or even discover the power of prayer. As one major city newspaper referred to him, "He's like Oprah, but without the edge." With his staff of 10 full-time researchers, Tesh has uncovered a wealth of practical information and life-changing choices. He now combines that knowledge with some incredible personal experiences for this first book in what promises to be a successful ongoing series. In addition to a wide range of helpful tips, this book reveals what has guided him spiritually and professionally to act out his passions.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Biography

224 pages, Hardcover

First published March 9, 2008

Reviews

[Sandy]

This is probably the most inspiring book I’ve ever read!

[Chip Hunter]

This is a short and simple self-help/inspirational book by the supposedly famous John Tesh. While I had never heard of Tesh before my Dad gave me this book for Christmas, apparently he is a very famous TV Personality, Rock-and-Roll Band Member, Concert Pianist, and Radio Talk Show Host. I don't know how I had avoided becoming familiar with him before, but I'm thankful that my Dad introduced his work to me through this book. Very readable and full of great advice on how to live a more fulfilling life, INTELLIGENCE FOR YOUR LIFE should please most readers, as long as they're not looking for anything very deep or complex. There are no grand secrets of Tesh's revealed here, as most of this is common-sense advice that your parents and mentors should have been telling you all along.

The book is put together in a way amenable to 'daily devotion-style' quick reads, with the major sections being broken up in short (1-4 pages) chapters focusing on one more tip for living the way you should. The six major sections cover: finding/pursuing you passion, learning to focus, caring for relationships, caring for your health, taking care of your business, and trusting in God. The book is very short, but by reading (and really thinking about) just a couple of sections a day, you can stretch it out for a month or two. Unlike more lengthy/wordy inspirational books, this one would be very good for group meetings and discussions. The sections are short enough to be readable out loud with no problem, and discussing these ideas with others would definitely help absorption and comprehension.

I don't think that The John Tesh Radio Show is broadcast in my area, but I'm going to try to find out. If it is, it seems like a show that would be worthwhile to tune in to. Certainly this book is full of good advice that challenges and inspires. Well worth the read! Highly recommended.

Thanks Dad!

[Sharon]

This book was about 1,000 times better than I expected it to be! 'Intelligence for Your Life' encourages you to embrace life and be the BEST person you can be. The practical tips are terrific and the fun facts are great conversation starters.

[Ann Fallon Gaedeke]

Helpful information. Some of the technology mentioned is outdated but you can pretty much adjust for that and the underlying lesson remains helpful. I love listening to Intelligence for your Life on the radio with John Tesh. Need to find his concert at Red Rocks.

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[Katie Hilton]

A very encouraging look at ways to succeed, stay in tune with God and with your family members. A good read.

[Stephanie]

Great advice, reads just like his radio show. A bit too religious for my liking.

[Sam Pagan]

Grabbed this book from a small free mini library by the street, and Im so glad I picked it up. Was very easy to read

[John Schettle]

As enjoyable and informative as his radio show.

[Kim]

The worst book I've read this year. I was barely skimming it when I came upon this:

"Eldredge points out what a horrible mistake it is to emasculate young boys by telling them, "Don't jump on the furniture. " "Don't climb that tree." "Don't be so nosy."

Ummm, when did safety and manners become emasculating? Maybe he took this out of context from Eldredge, but this really irked me. There is a time and place for climbing trees, but teaching them when and how is part of growing up.

Granted, I was already cranky with all of the repetitive content of each and every page. Had this book been had a quote and a page with perhaps a short paragraph about each, I may have found it fun and helpful.

[Shirley Brosius]

This book covers a lot of personal growth territory on its 221 pages. You might call it the ultimate self-help book with chapters on topics as diverse as money, health, marriage, your stay in a hospital and making friends. Most chapters are just two or three pages.

Boxed information offers interesting side notes. For instance, did you know that belts were once a gauge of social status? Did you know that kids who eat dinner with their families five or more nights a week are 50 percent less likely to try alcohol than those who eat with their families only two nights a week or less? Lots of enjoyable trivia.

[Julia]

I've always enjoyed hearing John Tesh give out tidbits of wisdom and advice on his syndicated radio program. He is a life coach, and this book puts all of his knowledge together in one place. He covered many, many topics in this book, but really only touched on each topic. Nothing very deeply explored. His chapter on advising men how to be more manly, was kind of irritating to me. I thought it was a rather narrow approach as to how all men should be. But, despite this irritant, there is lots of good advise and tips on how to improve your life, relationships, health, marriage, family, job and so on.

[Colleen H]

I love that John Tesh was originally going to call this book, "Hard Work, Risk and Prayer". Intelligence for Your Life is the name of the broadcast so it had the most name recognition. I'm glad he did that because many more people who aren't necessarily seeking to find God's wisdom and message of love, may pick up the book and find it by surprise. I picked up a copy at a used bookstore in St Augustine, Florida. I love the broadcast as well!

[Thitirat B. Luu]

Such an unhealthy information gave to the reader. Please not waste time with this stuff. Not worth your life in all the way. Such a liar writer. And liar morale, insincere and not expressing genuine feelings. He, himself can not do what he tell people to do. He tell people -- Intelligence for Your Life: Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth -- he, himself can not do it and I don't know how how he make up this book from.

[Joe Smits]

Excellent insight not only in John Tesh and what he has faced, but also gives practical viewpoints into our own lives. Too often we view anyone of celebrity status as invincible, especially the successful ones. I had the pleasure of attending a Tesh concert where I picked up this signed copy from him, and I am glad I did.

Very thoughtful insight, and good advice for everyone. Well done!

[Herb]

I frankly expected more from this book. I found some of Mr. Tesh's views to be quite unenlightening and, yes, dull. Later parts of the book were rehashes of other self-help type books. There are a few interesting parts to this book, hence the rating, but I can't really recommend it.

[Carolyn]

A great book weaved with stories of his life, trivia facts, helpful information about important topics to us all, and good quotes. I didn't know his book would share such sweet and personal stories about him becoming more acquainted with God and I appreciated his courage to share that.

[Kathleen]

Once again, this book wasn't exactly what I expected. Even so, it pushed me to evaluate my life at this moment in attempt to refine, refresh, and reaffirm my life focus.

[Connie]

This was a wonderful book; short enough to read through quickly but full of wisdom. I will most likely want to buy it for myself.

[Candida]

This was a good book with sound advice. I liked the way he talked about how important it was to focus. It seemed to be geared towards men though.

[Deidra]

Our library seems to put a lot of cheesy books by radio personalities in the "New Non-Fiction" section. And for some strange reason, I can't seem to resist them!

[Amee]

Just started reading it- gets me thinking and challenges me to live outside my selfishness...

[Steven]

Great advice on how to enjoy life and how to get the best from it.

[Antegnat Oliphant]

Nothing earth shattering, but nice life skill reminders.

[Aaron]

Quick and easy read. As a fan of his radio show, this book was a good extension of that. Enjoyed it quite a bit.

[Eric]

John Tesh is a good writer....I also love his radio show.

[Antonina Zaytseva]

This is a good guide book. It references a few other self help books Tesh claims changed his life. Very east to digest and I found myself using some of the advice that very day. Glad I read it.

[Becky]

I liked this alright. Some of the trivia tidbits made me laugh out loud and there are a couple of gem tips in here that I am sure I will use.

[Cindy Warren milliken]

I have so many bookmarks in this one and pick it up often for an inspiring refresher.

[Jim George]

I can barely keep the radio on while he gives advice, why did I think the book would be different.