Return and Succeed: 12 Powerful Habits for Success

by Robert R. Shallenberger

The first few years after a mission can be some of the most critical years in a returned missionary,s life. The transition from the mission field to normal life can be difficult, and many RMs get lost in the shuffle and struggle to make that change. Author Robert Shallenberger draws on a lifetime of experience helping youth and adults with motivation and personal development to share powerful tips and advice that will not only help returned missionaries survive the transition but also help them be successful in all aspects of their lives. With advice grounded in LDS standards, Return and Succeed is an invaluable collection of life changing ideas, habits, and tools that will provide returned missionaries with the motivation and capability they need to stay firm in the faith and achieve their greatest potential.

128 pages, Paperback

Published January 10, 2016

Reviews

[Charissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having a daughter who just returned from a mission this year, I found this new book published by Covenant to be of great worth. It was written to help returned missionaries successfully bridge the gap between mission life and regular life, but after reading it, I think it can be helpful to anyone. I thoroughly loved it and found it applicable to my own life and spirituality. Though the book is just under 110 pages, it is meaty. You will want to mark it all up and revisit certain chapters again in the future. The principles written about were basic, yet they were presented in such a creative, inspiring way that I wanted to improve.

Subjects covered included, prayer, knowing the Lord, Temple worship, pondering the scriptures, choosing friends, developing a clear personal vision and setting goals, leading with love and lifelong learning. If you know and love a returned missionary, I would encourage you to have them study this book. Read it yourself too. You might be like me and be inspired to do better as well. After all…we all RETURN from somewhere, even if it’s just the grocery store. We all have need to Return and Succeed in this life.

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review

[Sabra Ann Rasmussen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super good!!! i ready something like this post mission, but it was more like getting over the trama of coming back to the real world and there is still hope in the sin filled real world. i loved the goal chapter

[Katherine | readbykatherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is pep talk for return missionaries who have a new mission: tackling civilian life and continuing to share the gospel with others. Lots of wonderful ideas for continuous progress.