What do you think?
Rate this book
SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled
WHAT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE?
Every day, we move in one direction or another. We’re free to choose from endless possibilities. Only you can choose the direction for the rest of your life. Whether you are a seasoned executive, emerging leader, stay-at-home parent, or college student, frustration is inevitable. Now is the time for you to SHIFT from, “I’m so busy and stressed,” to, “I’m living my ideal life right now.” And it doesn’t even have to be complicated.
In SHIFT, author Derek Deprey teaches you a 5-gear process. Each gear uniquely moves you from frustrated to fulfilled. Within each interactive chapter, you’ll drive up to powerful questions and practical exercises—calls to make today the day you are inspired to change.
Through captivating storytelling and compelling exercises, you’ll discover how to
• Confront your fears
• Form your core values
• Pursue personal growth
• Visualize your preferred future
• Adopt a positive mindset
• Personalize your ambitions
• Exercise meaningful action
• Fulfill your ideal life
• Inspire fellow travelers
Now is the time to reach your true potential. The right move, at the right moment, can make all the difference. If something stands between you and your ideal life, SHIFT. If you’re looking for someone to help you maneuver the challenging territory, Derek is your fellow traveler as you point your compass in the right direction.
IT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE!
Every day, we move in one direction or another. We’re free to choose from endless possibilities. Only you can choose the direction for the rest of your life. Whether you are a seasoned executive, emerging leader, stay-at-home parent, or college student, frustration is inevitable. Now is the time for you to SHIFT from, “I’m so busy and stressed,” to, “I’m living my ideal life right now.” And it doesn’t even have to be complicated.
In SHIFT, author Derek Deprey teaches you a 5-gear process. Each gear uniquely moves you from frustrated to fulfilled. Within each interactive chapter, you’ll drive up to powerful questions and practical exercises—calls to make today the day you are inspired to change.
Through captivating storytelling and compelling exercises, you’ll discover how to
• Confront your fears
• Form your core values
• Pursue personal growth
• Visualize your preferred future
• Adopt a positive mindset
• Personalize your ambitions
• Exercise meaningful action
• Fulfill your ideal life
• Inspire fellow travelers
Now is the time to reach your true potential. The right move, at the right moment, can make all the difference. If something stands between you and your ideal life, SHIFT. If you’re looking for someone to help you maneuver the challenging territory, Derek is your fellow traveler as you point your compass in the right direction.
IT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE!
204 pages, Paperback
Published March 15, 2017
4 people are currently reading
26 people want to read
About the author
Derek Deprey
2 books7 followersDerek’s passion in life is to help you become the leader you'd want to follow. After seven years in basketball operations at the NCAA Division 1 and NBA levels, thirteen years in the fitness industry, and three years in the automotive industry, he turns managers into leaders at Fit to Lead as an author, keynote speaker, and leadership coach. Derek is the author of two books, "SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled" and "Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results." When Derek isn’t geeking out on leadership, he’s working out, coaching youth basketball, or carting his daughters all over like an Uber driver.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
March 14, 2017
This is a great book for personal reflection and professional development! I’ve known Derek for close to a decade and have always been inspired by his words and his actions – truly a leader! This book introduces you to him and his story of finding personal / professional happiness along the way. I’ll admit I’m not one for motivational speeches or books of that nature, but this is such an honest interpretation of his story on how he found happiness with his career and life. The book also spoke to me as a former athlete and someone that worked in professional sports. But this is a perfect book for anyone struggling to find their balance of happiness with their career / personal life in the working world. His message is impactful and he gives great examples to help you carve your path along the way. Take a look and enjoy!
March 14, 2017
This book was terrific. Easy to follow and full of real life examples. SHIFT made it easy to grow in both my personal and life. The almost autobiographical perspective helps you to know that it is possible to be your best self. While some personal development books focus only on the author's successes, this one is full of challenges and struggles that Deprey has had, making it not only an engaging read, but also makes it you feel like he is right there in the trenches with you. I would highly recommend SHIFT.
April 5, 2024
I've been working under Derek for one year now, and I have grown SO MUCH because of it. I often receive high praise from him due to my work-ethic, motivation, and leadership. He doesn't understand how much is because of him, and also learned from him. I've learned to live a more fulfilled life at home, at work, and with my close friends and family though being around and being mentored by Derek.
SHIFT is where I gained more insight into how Derek learned to live a fulfilling life, it didn't come automatically. The stories he shares are the ones that helped him form the ideas for the steps that we can ultimately implement to move towards a more fulfilling life.
Moving to a more fulfilling life won't happen over night, it won't even happen just by simply reading his book. However, if you use SHIFT as a roadmap and make sure to take action on the "Key Moves" you will be building momentum and truly SHIFTing from being Frustrated to Fulfilled.
SHIFT is where I gained more insight into how Derek learned to live a fulfilling life, it didn't come automatically. The stories he shares are the ones that helped him form the ideas for the steps that we can ultimately implement to move towards a more fulfilling life.
Moving to a more fulfilling life won't happen over night, it won't even happen just by simply reading his book. However, if you use SHIFT as a roadmap and make sure to take action on the "Key Moves" you will be building momentum and truly SHIFTing from being Frustrated to Fulfilled.
March 17, 2017
SHIFT offers readers a step-by-step formula for finding purpose in their lives and achieving success--however one might define success for themselves. What I most enjoyed about the book were the many powerful, and deeply personal, stories Derek Deprey shares in order to bring his concepts and strategies for growth to life. In a nutshell, Derek "keeps it real" and provides relatable examples of struggle and triumph most readers will be touched and inspired by to take action. I'd recommend the book to anyone who is looking for a way to live a more connected life and literally find--or rather create--the fulfillment in their personal or professional journey the title promises. If you're willing to "get behind the wheel" with Derek and trust and commit to his process, you'll go places you didn't dream possible.
March 15, 2017
SHIFT is an essential component for anyone, no matter where they are in life or their amount of past exposure to personal growth. I have known Derek since 2005 when he was working as a video coordinator at Marquette University for the Men's Basketball program. I have had the unique pleasure to see from afar the personal SHIFT that Derek has made in his own life to discover and execute his true passions and find his Work/Life Fusion. The extraordinary results and pathway to get there are what Derek clearly details in SHIFT, helping others to achieve their full potential and ideal life. Derek's passion and attitude for life are obvious, often highlighting the importance of attitude in one's life... We all choose our own attitude, good or bad, each having their own influences. This and so many other things are influences that Derek has made in my own life to positively effect who I am, help me to where I am personally as well as professionally, and keep me on a path of personal growth. Personal growth and motivation are not one time things, one dose doesn't last forever, these are daily needs to take us from where we are to where we want to be. SHIFT will give you the tools to help discover what is important to you and what it will take to achieve everything you desire.
March 16, 2017
Authenticity, passion, humility and vision are just a few of the words to describe the way in which Deprey has structured his innovative approach to leadership in "Shift." The blend of personal stories with practical and reflective activities make "Shift" more than just another book and improvement. It takes the reader on a soul-searching journey from frustrations and setbacks, to a life well planned, executed and lived.
Deprey makes this journey enjoyable, but isn't afraid to hold readers accountable for their actions. Be ready to digest this book slowly. If you want a microwave approach to self-help, don't look for it here. Rather, think more like a crock-pot approach, where the time letting the information sink into your heart and mind makes all the difference in the world to a meaningful leader within you.
Deprey has taken this journey ahead of you, and is ready to be your guide in these pages of "Shift." While my journey wasn't the same as Deprey's, the reflective nature of his journey resonated well within in me, and the activities helped me see my unique path to fulfillment. He has taken age old tenets of internal leadership, but has packaged it in a way that all people, regardless of age, background, profession, or culture can move to grow in practical and life-changing ways!
Deprey makes this journey enjoyable, but isn't afraid to hold readers accountable for their actions. Be ready to digest this book slowly. If you want a microwave approach to self-help, don't look for it here. Rather, think more like a crock-pot approach, where the time letting the information sink into your heart and mind makes all the difference in the world to a meaningful leader within you.
Deprey has taken this journey ahead of you, and is ready to be your guide in these pages of "Shift." While my journey wasn't the same as Deprey's, the reflective nature of his journey resonated well within in me, and the activities helped me see my unique path to fulfillment. He has taken age old tenets of internal leadership, but has packaged it in a way that all people, regardless of age, background, profession, or culture can move to grow in practical and life-changing ways!
March 14, 2017
Great read! I have had the pleasure of hearing Derek Deprey speak at personal development and leadership conferences in the past, so I couldn’t wait to read this book. His writing style turns out to be just like his speaking, which is genuine and inspiring and full of energy! While there are certainly other books available with essentially the same message…take action to see results…this author has written a book full of his own personal experiences that illustrate some very basic life lessons that will light the fire for you to take action. The book is very interactive, which keeps you interested and wanting to see what’s on the next page. He doesn’t just tell you to follow your passions and watch good things come into your life… he tells you HOW to effect change with smaller action steps that keep you moving forward. I love that he not only helps you to SHIFT in your own lives, but he also inspires you to help others as part of your growth. Straightforward, real and very motivating, the info in this book is easy to apply. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
March 18, 2017
“SHIFT is not just any book. I feel like I am attending a live workshop vs. reading a book. It is both relevant and inspiring. Derek’s encouraging approach is right up my alley.” Bill McBride, cofounder, president and CEO of Active Wellness and BMC3, and former chairman of the board of directors, IHRSA
March 20, 2017
“Much like my book Moving the Needle, SHIFT is a roadmap that will help you move the needle in your personal and professional life. Derek understands, teaches, and lives the concepts and helps others daily.”
Joe Sweeney, author of Moving the Needle and The New York Times best seller Networking Is a Contact Sport
Joe Sweeney, author of Moving the Needle and The New York Times best seller Networking Is a Contact Sport
March 20, 2017
SHIFT has been able to help me think about work from a different perspective. I stopped striving for work–life balance and started living work–life fusion. Derek’s personal stories are so relatable that you’ll never forget what you’re learning.
March 22, 2017
A great leadership book -- yes! But it was even more for me! It was also a workbook that helped me shift smoothly through the gearbox on my journey from fear and frustration to focus and fulfillment! From dealing with the crashes that we all experience to identifying and tapping into my core values; from pursuing growth to visualizing my future; from adjusting my attitude to executing on my passions; this book helped me shift to a more ideal and fulfilled life. And it didn't stop there as Derek then encouraged me to positively impact others on their journeys, by taking my passion and working to pass it on! Read it all -- enjoy the stories -- mark it up -- and shift your life today!
March 26, 2017
The journey through these pages is powerful and life transforming. Derek provides motivational wisdom and practical advice, that will guide and inspire you as you discover your values, pursue your passions and achieve your highest potential. If you are feeling stuck and unfulfilled, today is the day to begin your journey through SHIFT and to make a move toward living the life of your dreams!
March 31, 2017
Review coming soon...
Read
April 7, 2017Are you stuck in park, dreaming of your ideal life? “Shift” will jump start you!
Derek’s enthusiasm is infectious! I felt that I was participating in a live workshop versus reading a book. “Shift” is insightful, engaging and empowering; its goal is to provide the reader with an action plan for personal growth and fulfillment.
The “Shift” analogy is clever and provides an appropriate instructional framework. Personal anecdotes are used to highlight an issue, reinforce concepts, offer a solution or drive home a lesson learned. A structured process guides the reader towards integrating their passions, intellect, values, strengths and talents while cutting through their self-imposed limitations, excuses, fears and weaknesses. Each chapter builds logically on the previous one and concludes with written exercises to promote change.
“Shift” will challenge you to reach your full potential. Derek is an exceptional motivational coach/mentor and leader. He inspires excellence in himself and others with his selfless ideals: "Grow to be the best you can be so you can help others be the best they can be".
Derek’s enthusiasm is infectious! I felt that I was participating in a live workshop versus reading a book. “Shift” is insightful, engaging and empowering; its goal is to provide the reader with an action plan for personal growth and fulfillment.
The “Shift” analogy is clever and provides an appropriate instructional framework. Personal anecdotes are used to highlight an issue, reinforce concepts, offer a solution or drive home a lesson learned. A structured process guides the reader towards integrating their passions, intellect, values, strengths and talents while cutting through their self-imposed limitations, excuses, fears and weaknesses. Each chapter builds logically on the previous one and concludes with written exercises to promote change.
“Shift” will challenge you to reach your full potential. Derek is an exceptional motivational coach/mentor and leader. He inspires excellence in himself and others with his selfless ideals: "Grow to be the best you can be so you can help others be the best they can be".
Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews