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The Power of Responsibility: Six Decisions That Will Help You Take Back Happiness and Create Unlimited Success
You deserve to be happy and successful. What's holding you back?Successful and authentically happy people have one thing in Personal responsibility.Based on the blockbuster TEDxPasadenaWomen talk ...Do you want to be happy, but just don’t know how?Are you trapped by the people, events, or attitudes of your past?Are you “stuck” at work or school?Do you look at the mirror and wonder, “Why do I sabotage my chances for success?”It's time to do something put aside every other self-help or business book you own and read this book.Whether the other personal development books you’re reading are about finding wealth, defeating depression, flipping houses, succeeding as a woman in business, doing well in college, seeking inspiration, making money on the Internet, or coping with addiction, all of these books are USELESS until you learn the power of responsibility.In this book, you will learn the six simple decisions that will help control of your careerRebuild damaged relationshipsLet go of the toxic people in your lifeFind joy in the people and events around youLet go of co-dependency Become stronger, happier, and more successfulThis fast-track plan for success has worked for thousands—from Fortune 500 executives to parents to college students. It WILL work for you.The six decisions are your key to unlimited success. If you are ready to change your life for the better, scroll up and click "Buy Now." Why wait any longer?For free child safety materials and to learn when books are free, visit www.casteix.com
105 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2015
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About the author
Joelle Casteix
9 books16 followersJoelle Casteix is an author, speaker, and leading national "in the trenches" expert on the prevention and exposure of child sex abuse and cover-up. A survivor herself, she is also an in-demand parent and community educator on empowering children and parents against child sexual abuse.
THE WELL-ARMORED CHILD: A PARENTS' GUIDE TO PREVENTING ABUSE was released September 2015 by River Grove Books.
Joelle is also the author of THE COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE: HOW TO HELP AND EMPOWER THE ADULT SURVIVOR OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE and YES, MY SON. WINE IS ONE OF THE FIVE FOOD GROUPS.
She lives in California with her husband and son.
Learn more about Joelle at www.casteix.com
THE WELL-ARMORED CHILD: A PARENTS' GUIDE TO PREVENTING ABUSE was released September 2015 by River Grove Books.
Joelle is also the author of THE COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE: HOW TO HELP AND EMPOWER THE ADULT SURVIVOR OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE and YES, MY SON. WINE IS ONE OF THE FIVE FOOD GROUPS.
She lives in California with her husband and son.
Learn more about Joelle at www.casteix.com
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February 28, 2016
Useful idea
Useful idea for a brief read. I feel its something most people should implement, but the book could have perhaps reduced the word count and still got its point across.
Useful idea for a brief read. I feel its something most people should implement, but the book could have perhaps reduced the word count and still got its point across.
May 12, 2016
quick read, ideal for a train journey
December 7, 2017
Good Motivational Book
Short and precise. I was looking for a good book on responsibility and this book was a good read. The thing I enjoyed most was the author’s (Joelle Casteix) transparency. The fact that she shares how her own personal experiences helped her become the responsible person she is today is motivating. I admire her willingness to share her story and I would recommend this book to anyone who needs some good advice on developing responsibility.
Short and precise. I was looking for a good book on responsibility and this book was a good read. The thing I enjoyed most was the author’s (Joelle Casteix) transparency. The fact that she shares how her own personal experiences helped her become the responsible person she is today is motivating. I admire her willingness to share her story and I would recommend this book to anyone who needs some good advice on developing responsibility.
July 30, 2017
Nothing I have not heard before.
Never read a book that's filled with so much negativity dressed up as compassion.
This author should take own advice.
Never read a book that's filled with so much negativity dressed up as compassion.
This author should take own advice.
December 21, 2018
A Little Self Absorbed
The writer spends a lot of time on herself, way too many "I"s and reference to her TEDX talk. Also find it funny that a self help book bashes self help books
The writer spends a lot of time on herself, way too many "I"s and reference to her TEDX talk. Also find it funny that a self help book bashes self help books
January 3, 2026
My favorite read of 2025 - a balanced take on personal responsibility and the power of not allowing what happened to me to become who I am.
December 31, 2015
The Power of Responsibility: Six Decisions That Will Help You Take Back Happiness and Create Unlimited Success Kindle Edition
by Joelle Casteix is most definitely a powerful book. I really did love it. I am going to read it again. From personal experience that most people won't even discuss, she takes us through the reasons we need to take responsibility for our lives and our actions, as well as what we do with our future. She tells us we have permission and necessity to take responsibility and turn our lives around 180 degrees. Taking responsibility can lead us to the happiness we all seek and will lead us to success in everything we do. She says to stop blaming others for our lives. We are responsible. We have to make the changes and that will make all the difference. "Flip the switch and you can have a life that exceeds your dreams." Yes. You have have the power to be wealthy, famous, successful, and, yes, happy. So, take responsibility and read this book. It will make the difference between where you are now and farther than where you think you can be. From what she says, I see no end to how far we can go. Make sure you go and watch her TEDx talk. It's a very powerful talk and this is a very powerful book. I can't recommend it highly enough in this short review. Read it. Live it.
by Joelle Casteix is most definitely a powerful book. I really did love it. I am going to read it again. From personal experience that most people won't even discuss, she takes us through the reasons we need to take responsibility for our lives and our actions, as well as what we do with our future. She tells us we have permission and necessity to take responsibility and turn our lives around 180 degrees. Taking responsibility can lead us to the happiness we all seek and will lead us to success in everything we do. She says to stop blaming others for our lives. We are responsible. We have to make the changes and that will make all the difference. "Flip the switch and you can have a life that exceeds your dreams." Yes. You have have the power to be wealthy, famous, successful, and, yes, happy. So, take responsibility and read this book. It will make the difference between where you are now and farther than where you think you can be. From what she says, I see no end to how far we can go. Make sure you go and watch her TEDx talk. It's a very powerful talk and this is a very powerful book. I can't recommend it highly enough in this short review. Read it. Live it.
January 4, 2016
Joelle Casteix tells it like it is, in a accessible and relatable manner. She shares the wisdom she's learned along her journey that has allowed her to work through the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and thrive in her adult life. Though there are many great resources available to help us, if we fail to accept personal responsibility for our lives and our choices, we will only go so far. This book helps us get to the root issues, so we can heal and make better choices.
While there are many greats points I could highlight, my personal favorites are:
-Giving ourselves permission to be responsible and own our emotions/experiences, so that we can work through them, (to grieve, be frustrated, not have all the answers, be imperfect, be nicer to ourselves), instead of making excuses and playing the victim.
-Eliminating the toxic relationships in our lives that are like poison, and creating strong, healthy boundaries.
While there are many greats points I could highlight, my personal favorites are:
-Giving ourselves permission to be responsible and own our emotions/experiences, so that we can work through them, (to grieve, be frustrated, not have all the answers, be imperfect, be nicer to ourselves), instead of making excuses and playing the victim.
-Eliminating the toxic relationships in our lives that are like poison, and creating strong, healthy boundaries.
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November 22, 2022An expanded look on the victim mentality and the power of responsibility
I appreciated this books openness. It's clear the author is speaking from a place of authority and personal experience, and it shines through. It seems that this material was made to be a TED talk, and that's because that's exactly what it is — because of this, some sections come off as overly padded, and the (already short) book feels a bit too long for the topic and content at hand.
Regardless, there's lessons to be learned from this subject, and Casteix is a wonderful teacher who's clearly happy to pass this wisdom along to those who need it.
I appreciated this books openness. It's clear the author is speaking from a place of authority and personal experience, and it shines through. It seems that this material was made to be a TED talk, and that's because that's exactly what it is — because of this, some sections come off as overly padded, and the (already short) book feels a bit too long for the topic and content at hand.
Regardless, there's lessons to be learned from this subject, and Casteix is a wonderful teacher who's clearly happy to pass this wisdom along to those who need it.
December 26, 2015
The six decisions – responsibility, love and empathy, happiness, personal power, create your own future, and take action – are so general that it seems they are mostly repeating the book's title. Of course the details will be different for everyone. That said, the message is an upper!
April 10, 2016
Powerful
This book really hits it in every way. Being responsible and accountable for self is not a common living experience for all. This book gets to the point and tells bluntly, we are responsible for all that we are in our present.
This book really hits it in every way. Being responsible and accountable for self is not a common living experience for all. This book gets to the point and tells bluntly, we are responsible for all that we are in our present.
September 13, 2016
A little repetitive but a great inspiring message.
Great honest book written front the heart, the messages are so simple you really already recognise them, but, we don't which is why you should give it a read
Great honest book written front the heart, the messages are so simple you really already recognise them, but, we don't which is why you should give it a read
December 26, 2015
Loved it!
Great book! It gives some great advice and direction. I recommend it to everyone who is struggling and questioning their self worth.
Great book! It gives some great advice and direction. I recommend it to everyone who is struggling and questioning their self worth.
April 12, 2016
Potentially interesting topic is drowned out by a demanding writing voice.
September 8, 2017
Love it!!!
Very motivational book. Well explained and useful for a correct mindset for a successful future. I strongly recommend this book
Very motivational book. Well explained and useful for a correct mindset for a successful future. I strongly recommend this book
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