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Beginner's Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose and Impact Now
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224 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2019
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September 8, 2020
."...we don't need you to be anyone else's hero. We just need more people walking one another home..."
August 29, 2022
From the time we are young we have a sense of direction. During our formative years we understand we are to finish high school, one year at a time. We are often then encouraged to continue our higher education or at the least get our foot in the door of a future career. We tend to have on our radar the continued steps of 1) get married, 2) have children 3) retire. This is all fine on paper, and happens in reality for many, but at some point in our advanced years we can find ourselves plucked from our pre-planned path, at a crossroads, and frantically searching for our next step – our purpose.
In Beginner’s Pluck the author’s focus throughout the book is to encourage readers to build their life upon purpose and one of impact all while having the courage to do so now. She brings to light the common challenge we all face in accomplishing such a task – fear. Wether fear of insecurity, inability, or even that of comparison with others who may try to leverage themselves as the above average competition, fear often gets in our way of not just dreaming about our purpose and impact, but doing it.
A couple of ways I personally identified with this book are the following:
“You’ve got to stop asking for directions to a place that doesn’t yet exist. There is no Right First Step. There are only the sacred steps that will make your path. But only if you walk it. (page 127).” I always pictured my life as after having kids being a stay-at-home mom. You know, the full works – PTA, classroom mom, and carpooling, to tending to the house, pressing all of my husbands shirts, and home made meals on the table every evening. Life took a different turn and I unexpectedly found myself a single-momma having to re-enter the workforce to provide for my children. Although I made my children a priority in the job I accepted, thus allowing me to chaperone, transport my kids to/from school and be home to ensure we ate dinner gathered around the table as a family each night, I still longed for the “more” I was missing. I often found myself questioning what was the right decision to make, wishing I had a sounding board, wanting to tag team issues that arose, and longing for what this new course of life looked like for us. This book repeatedly reminded me one of the major differences you’ll make on venturing through your path is to simply put, walk it. Don’t give up. Press forward.
“Hidden within the disappointment, the failure, the unexpected change of plans, there is a nugget of a miracle just waiting to be discovered (page 116).” Since the day I graduated with my Bachelor of Science I had on my bucket list the goal of accomplishing my Master of Science. As a single momma who prioritized her children first, I didn’t see how I’d ever have the added income to feel as if I could invest in me for this goal. Through my employer I received a scholarship which allowed me the opportunity to not only pursue my degree, but accomplish that goal on my bucket list. This is an opportunity I would not have had if I hadn’t experienced my disappointments and failures and change of plans resulting in me needing to re-enter the workforce.
“Do not be fooled by the notion that in order to build a life of purpose and impact you must be the Keeper and Defender of your precious ideas and solutions (page 100).” I have found much pride and joy in sharing my knowledge and experience with others so that they may grow and develop. I strive NOT to be the smartest person in the room so that I can openly learn from others and therefore continue to grow myself. As my personal conviction is to put my children as priority, I have had to bypass opportunities that I would have otherwise loved to take on, yet being a source of ideas and solutions to help others succeed in such roles.
Above all, as the author well puts – Stop Running Someone Else’s Race. Put aside the comparisons, the disappointments, the hardships and the fear that have stood in your way. Seek to not just follow the hum-drum of the day, but to intentionally build your life of purpose and impact – now.
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In Beginner’s Pluck the author’s focus throughout the book is to encourage readers to build their life upon purpose and one of impact all while having the courage to do so now. She brings to light the common challenge we all face in accomplishing such a task – fear. Wether fear of insecurity, inability, or even that of comparison with others who may try to leverage themselves as the above average competition, fear often gets in our way of not just dreaming about our purpose and impact, but doing it.
A couple of ways I personally identified with this book are the following:
“You’ve got to stop asking for directions to a place that doesn’t yet exist. There is no Right First Step. There are only the sacred steps that will make your path. But only if you walk it. (page 127).” I always pictured my life as after having kids being a stay-at-home mom. You know, the full works – PTA, classroom mom, and carpooling, to tending to the house, pressing all of my husbands shirts, and home made meals on the table every evening. Life took a different turn and I unexpectedly found myself a single-momma having to re-enter the workforce to provide for my children. Although I made my children a priority in the job I accepted, thus allowing me to chaperone, transport my kids to/from school and be home to ensure we ate dinner gathered around the table as a family each night, I still longed for the “more” I was missing. I often found myself questioning what was the right decision to make, wishing I had a sounding board, wanting to tag team issues that arose, and longing for what this new course of life looked like for us. This book repeatedly reminded me one of the major differences you’ll make on venturing through your path is to simply put, walk it. Don’t give up. Press forward.
“Hidden within the disappointment, the failure, the unexpected change of plans, there is a nugget of a miracle just waiting to be discovered (page 116).” Since the day I graduated with my Bachelor of Science I had on my bucket list the goal of accomplishing my Master of Science. As a single momma who prioritized her children first, I didn’t see how I’d ever have the added income to feel as if I could invest in me for this goal. Through my employer I received a scholarship which allowed me the opportunity to not only pursue my degree, but accomplish that goal on my bucket list. This is an opportunity I would not have had if I hadn’t experienced my disappointments and failures and change of plans resulting in me needing to re-enter the workforce.
“Do not be fooled by the notion that in order to build a life of purpose and impact you must be the Keeper and Defender of your precious ideas and solutions (page 100).” I have found much pride and joy in sharing my knowledge and experience with others so that they may grow and develop. I strive NOT to be the smartest person in the room so that I can openly learn from others and therefore continue to grow myself. As my personal conviction is to put my children as priority, I have had to bypass opportunities that I would have otherwise loved to take on, yet being a source of ideas and solutions to help others succeed in such roles.
Above all, as the author well puts – Stop Running Someone Else’s Race. Put aside the comparisons, the disappointments, the hardships and the fear that have stood in your way. Seek to not just follow the hum-drum of the day, but to intentionally build your life of purpose and impact – now.
www.hollycurby.com/resources-list
July 28, 2024
This book shows the power of being a beginner. It’s not luck - it’s the fact they they take risks, hop right in, and don’t over think the possibilities. Sometimes when we become the “expert” we tend to over think things and plan and plan and plan… and never actually take action.
This book follows Liz’s background of starting Sseko - which empowers Ugandan woman. Through her story she shares how it’s not all easy, but it is worth it. “You don’t need to earn the right or receive permission to live a life of purpose and passion and impact.”
This book follows Liz’s background of starting Sseko - which empowers Ugandan woman. Through her story she shares how it’s not all easy, but it is worth it. “You don’t need to earn the right or receive permission to live a life of purpose and passion and impact.”
June 17, 2020
I enjoyed hearing the author speak at the Global Leadership Summit. I just finished listening to the audiobook. I enjoy her enthusiasm, made the book very enjoyable to listen to her (narrated by the author). Good book, good lessons, enjoyable to hear her story!
February 9, 2021
Liz Bhannon was one of my favorite speakers at the Global Leadership Summit. When she announced her book at the end of her talk, I added it to my list right away.
This one did not disappointment, dream small my friends!
This one did not disappointment, dream small my friends!
February 20, 2023
I really enjoyed her thoughts on passions and purpose, dreaming small, and being good with good enough. She gives great practical advice and ways to think about things to build a life of purpose and impact.
May 3, 2020
A quick-paced and entertaining look at one leader's journey. I greatly appreciated Liz's sharing of her experiences and words of encouragement for those of us who aren't sure where to start.
May 7, 2020
So important, the world needs this book
December 3, 2023
Found this a thoroughly enjoyable read. Resonated with a lot of her thoughts on passion and purpose.
August 10, 2024
"Hint: if your purpose doesn’t in some capacity overflow goodness and light to those around you, it’s not your true purpose. It’s a Red Herring. And it will likely eventually turn you into a jerk.”
July 7, 2020
This book...where do I begin. It’s FULL of humour, which I loved. Coming from Northern Ireland, our wit and humour is different to the USA and often American comedy is lost on me - not this time! I giggled many a time throughout this book. I love the writing style! Its like a funny chat over coffee.
Its not an overwhelming “ you can become a billionaire in two months” kind of business/motivational book. Simply do it, anything, just go for it!
Starting a business it is the EXACT book I needed to read. I would recommend this to anyone doubting themselves, their business or their mission in life or for someone needing the ‘push’ to go for it.
Maybe I would not connect with the book if it was not this time in my life, but boy, am I glad I read it right now.
P.s. the cover design is gorgeous, but the dust jacket is really annoying! Slips and slides all over the place - but don’t let it stop you picking it up.
Its not an overwhelming “ you can become a billionaire in two months” kind of business/motivational book. Simply do it, anything, just go for it!
Starting a business it is the EXACT book I needed to read. I would recommend this to anyone doubting themselves, their business or their mission in life or for someone needing the ‘push’ to go for it.
Maybe I would not connect with the book if it was not this time in my life, but boy, am I glad I read it right now.
P.s. the cover design is gorgeous, but the dust jacket is really annoying! Slips and slides all over the place - but don’t let it stop you picking it up.
November 25, 2022
Insightful, inspiring, and motivating. Not because “I” can do it, but because she tells the bump and grind of how she did it.
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