The 2-degree Difference: How Little Things Can Change Everything

by John Trent

Using the parable of a man who has tried every emotional resource available, the author of The Blessing shows individuals how to move from wanting to change to actually changing, two degrees at a time. 30,000 first printing.

Genres: Personal Development, Nonfiction, Christian

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2006

About the author

Dr. John Trent is an award winning author of marriage and family books such as The Blessing.[1] He is the creator of the Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, and Beaver (LOGB) way of looking at personalities. He is the President of StrongFamilies.com and the Center for StrongFamilies both are organizations committed to strengthening marriage and family relationships worldwide.[2] He and his wife Cindy have been married for 30 years and have two daughters Kari and Laura.

Reviews

[sal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concept of THE 2 DEGREE DIFFERENCE is that making small changes can make a major difference in your life.

The book is half-story, half-journal. The first half tells a story of a man who turned his life around by small changes, and the second half is a journal so that you, too, can make small changes and reap the benefits.

I have yet to complete the journal (the book is not my personal copy, so I don't feel comfortable doing that), but I really enjoyed the story. In the time since I read the book, I have been on the lookout for small things that I can do to positively impact my life.

[Rick Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. Definitely addresses an excellent method for changing. Small thing can and do make a big difference.

[Marcy Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Great content, but at least half the book was in journal format, which wasn't as useful.

[Jaclyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great concept to live by-small changes can make big results.

[Tom Troiani · Rating 2 out of 5]

would not recommend....this is just an amalgamation of information already widely known

[Rosemary Daly · Rating 3 out of 5]

To make lasting changes - you have to make them one step (or one inch or 2 degrees) at a time. Need to lose 100 pounds? Eat salad at lunch and lose the first pound. Need to exercise? Walk around the block, then 2 blocks, then 1/4 mile... Build up to it slowly instead of trying to kill yourself in a marathon the first week. The book has plenty of common sense solutions to EVERY problem. Worth reading through!

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the book's whole premise that little things can change everything. He gave many good examples.

[Bobbie Barker Ulmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good