The Good Life Rules

by Dodge, Matt Rudy

Learn one of the most life-changing messages in the world from one of its most dynamic speakers. Bryan Dodge’s message is spreading from coast to coast--and transforming lives day by day. With 600,000 radio listeners at Dallas’ WBAP--and hundreds of speaking engagements each year, Dodge definitely has something to say. Something that could change your life . . . in 48 hours. His message is the good life is within our reach-- once we know how to find it. His simple but powerful lessons show us the way to find more satisfaction at work and at home, how to embrace change, create upward growth, and focus on the things that really matter. These are The Good Life Rules .

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published November 24, 2008

Reviews

[Shane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bryan Dodge is one of those guys who, when you first meet him, might seem like he's putting on an act and nothing more. "Big deal. Another motivational speaker." But he's the real deal. The guy wears his heart on his sleeve and lives to help others. I'm convinced of that.
This book is a repository of Bryan's top pieces of advice on becoming your best. Having met Bryan on a number of occasions and listened to him speak at least three times, I can tell you that a lot of this information comes out in his presentations. However, even if you have attended one of his seminars or if you are a listener of his "Build a Better You" radio show, I think you will still find value in this wonderful book--perhaps even *because* of that.

[Charmee Jd · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love it!

[The Book Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good information to live by.

Trying to put it to use. It's things that you know, you just need reminders sometimes.

Goal setting is key!

Thank you Bryan.

[فاطمة سليمان · Rating 3 out of 5]

كتاب مُلهم ومحفز لمن ينوي التغيير وبدأ خطوة جديدة نحو الأفضل في حياته.
خريطة الكتاب احتوت على 8 مفاتيح:
القاعدة 1-: القاعدة الأساسية: كن راغبًا في التغيير
القاعدة 2-: كن متعلمًا
القاعدة 3-: ركز على لماذا في الحياة أو خطة (التلهف والنقاش والامتنان)
القاعدة 4-: اتبع قلبك لمدة 48 ساعة وإلا ستفتر همتك
القاعدة 5-: كن مخلصًا
القاعدة 6-: أخلق عادات جديدة
القاعدة 7-: كن قائدًا
القاعدة 8-: حقق التوازن بين البيت والعمل

يقول بريان: "قال لي أبي أنني لن أحقق شيئًا إلا إذا أصبحت قارئًا."
وقال أيضا: فكلما قرأت أكثر استطعت التقدم أكثر.
وأيضا:
الكتاب الجيد هو "بذرة جيدة" فإذا أعطيت كتابًا لشخص ما وحصل منه على استفادة ما، فقد يعطيه لشخص آخر، الأمر الذي يساعد على انتشار النوايا الحسنة سريعًا.
-فالأشخاص الذين يركزون على "كيف" ينتهي بهم الأمر دائمًا بالعمل لدى الأشخاص الذين يركزون على "لماذا" ؛ لأن الذين يركزون على "كيف" يبحثون عن الدافع، بينما الذين يركزون على "لماذا" يريدون الإلهام، والدافع يذهب ويأتي، أما الإلهام فيسبب الأفضل.

-الفرق بين الأشخاص المميزين والأشخاص العاديين، أن الأشخاص المميزين يقدرون الأشياء التي يمتلكونها قبل أن يفقدوها، أما الأشخاص العاديون فلا يقدرون الأشياء التي يمتلكونها إلا بعد فقدها.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was fortunate to see one of Bryan Dodge's inspirational talks a few years ago. This guy is really enthusiastic, believes what he's saying and cares 100%. But is his book as good as his talk? Absolutely. The book is just as energetic as his talks. At the end of every chapter, or "rule", there is an action plan to bring a good life rule into YOUR life. Now, don't get bent out of shape, these rules are meant for you to incorporate into your own goals, your priorities, your schedule. These rules are meant to work for everyone. Your goal list isn't going to look like my goal list, but using Bryan's enthusiasm and inspiration, anyone can do this.

I thought after reading this book that I would donate it to the work library, but I think I'm going to keep it to periodically remind myself to reset.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bryan Dodge gives a very straightforward, easy to use template for one to be able to live the life they want. Each chapter ends with points you should implement within the next 48 hours, to insure greater chances of success. He doesn't just tell you what you should be doing, he offers his own personal stories, as well as stories of others, to really show how our lives and what we do and say impact others.

If you're feeling a bit lost and want to read something to give yourself a bit of direction, I recommend Bryan's book. Yes, a lot of it is common sense, but sometimes you really just need to have someone else tell it to you in order for you to be able to make that change.

[Mayada Aref · Rating 4 out of 5]

الكتاب ممتع جدا .. فكرة خطة ال 48 ساعة فعالة و مبتكرة ، أستمتع بهذا النوع من الكتب كثيرا بالذات الواقعي منها كمثل هذا الكتاب

أكثر ما عجبني في الكتاب كلامه عن ضرورةالنمو في كل شيء، و أن الفرق بين كل ماهو جامد و كل ماهو حي هو النمو فقط لا غير، و بناء عليه حين تتوقف عن النمو العاطفي او العقلي او التحسين في حياتك عمليا و صحيا و خلافه اعلم انك اصبحت جامدا و لست كائن حي

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

half-way thru, great

[Tina Sande · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome!