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Aspire Higher: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World!
Aspire higher to truly love yourself, lead your very best and highest life, and spread that love to the world around you!
The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought global devastation. Unbridled violence, vitriol, racism, distrust, and anger are pervasive. The world is in serious need of love, repair, and healing. And so are all of us as individuals. There has never been a better time than right now to seize the life you truly crave, be your greatest self, and share that positivity with others in order to make the world a more loving and positive place.
Most of us want love and peace in our hearts and in the world, but in Aspire Higher, Ken Lindner, author, renowned celebrity career coach, and founder of Positive Life Choice PsychologyTM, shows you how to actually achieve that goal through clear, actionable steps and strategies.
Aspire Higher will teach you how to
develop true, empowering inner love and organically share it with others;
raise your feelings of self-esteem and self-worth;
embrace positive emotions;
help create a far more respectful, civil, and empathetic country and world.
Now is the perfect time to reboot your mindset, your life, and in the process, substantially improve the lives of others . . . and the world.
The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought global devastation. Unbridled violence, vitriol, racism, distrust, and anger are pervasive. The world is in serious need of love, repair, and healing. And so are all of us as individuals. There has never been a better time than right now to seize the life you truly crave, be your greatest self, and share that positivity with others in order to make the world a more loving and positive place.
Most of us want love and peace in our hearts and in the world, but in Aspire Higher, Ken Lindner, author, renowned celebrity career coach, and founder of Positive Life Choice PsychologyTM, shows you how to actually achieve that goal through clear, actionable steps and strategies.
Aspire Higher will teach you how to
develop true, empowering inner love and organically share it with others;
raise your feelings of self-esteem and self-worth;
embrace positive emotions;
help create a far more respectful, civil, and empathetic country and world.
Now is the perfect time to reboot your mindset, your life, and in the process, substantially improve the lives of others . . . and the world.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2021
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July 16, 2022
Self-help book at it's finest. Uplifting and Positive. This book can be very beneficial to anyone looking for a few tips to help boost their self-esteem.
April 27, 2023
Really a 2.5 for me, but I'm rounding up to be positive. I do read self-help books a lot; i find the best inspiring and thought provoking. My standards may be pretty high.
I found the ideas presented to be perfectly fine. In the last few chapters, i even had a few aha moments. But i had a difficult time getting past a few things i interpreted as arrogance and privilege. Namely, the author (seems to think he) coined terms like 'heart-of-hearts' and then proceeds to put them in italics throughout the book, causing my mind to over emphasize them as i read them. He also includes a quote at the beginning of each chapter, but almost all of them are quotes from him. That just bugged me.
Finally, although it is good to be positive, i think the author would benefit immensely from immersing himself in groups of less privileged people, somehow, and without thinking that he has anything to teach them, but to learn from them. I believe that the riches gained and lessons learned would have far deeper growth potential.
I found the ideas presented to be perfectly fine. In the last few chapters, i even had a few aha moments. But i had a difficult time getting past a few things i interpreted as arrogance and privilege. Namely, the author (seems to think he) coined terms like 'heart-of-hearts' and then proceeds to put them in italics throughout the book, causing my mind to over emphasize them as i read them. He also includes a quote at the beginning of each chapter, but almost all of them are quotes from him. That just bugged me.
Finally, although it is good to be positive, i think the author would benefit immensely from immersing himself in groups of less privileged people, somehow, and without thinking that he has anything to teach them, but to learn from them. I believe that the riches gained and lessons learned would have far deeper growth potential.
November 15, 2021
Aspire Higher: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World! was inspiring to me. He used his own life experiences as examples to help and improve your own life. I felt energized in a positive way after reading his book. I would recommend Ken Lindner's book.
April 30, 2022
Self-help books, at their best, empower readers to become a better version of their self. In other words, they can raise readers’ self-esteem. This book – written by a Harvard-educated athlete turned lawyer turned career coach – aspires to do just that. He helps readers identify their “heart-of-hearts” and then to act out of it. He does so while remaining religiously and politically neutrally.
Lindner uses positivity as a method to bring forth one’s true self to contribute to the world around. While not forgetting the negative completely, he encourages readers to embrace positive emotions. He couples this approach with inspirational stories from his life that embody the messages he seeks to convey. Standard psychology that seeks to increase self-esteem and self-empowerment underlies most of Lindner’s messages.
While it’s hard to argue against being positive about whatever should come, Lindner takes a relatively silent line when it comes to handling criticism. Giving and receiving criticism are, for me, the biggest difficulties of a purely positive approach. Indeed, sometimes that very criticism is unfair and unjust, which makes responding positively even more difficult. I would have liked to hear more specific techniques about finding “love, positivity, and purpose” in the midst of hardship.
Overall, this book is an easy and accessible read. Its messages are reliable and helpful to build one up. It aspires to inspire through storytelling. Unfortunately, it avoids delving into difficult topics that one might encounter on this journey to being better.
Lindner uses positivity as a method to bring forth one’s true self to contribute to the world around. While not forgetting the negative completely, he encourages readers to embrace positive emotions. He couples this approach with inspirational stories from his life that embody the messages he seeks to convey. Standard psychology that seeks to increase self-esteem and self-empowerment underlies most of Lindner’s messages.
While it’s hard to argue against being positive about whatever should come, Lindner takes a relatively silent line when it comes to handling criticism. Giving and receiving criticism are, for me, the biggest difficulties of a purely positive approach. Indeed, sometimes that very criticism is unfair and unjust, which makes responding positively even more difficult. I would have liked to hear more specific techniques about finding “love, positivity, and purpose” in the midst of hardship.
Overall, this book is an easy and accessible read. Its messages are reliable and helpful to build one up. It aspires to inspire through storytelling. Unfortunately, it avoids delving into difficult topics that one might encounter on this journey to being better.
May 26, 2022
The title is pretty clear on what you can expect when reading this book. I won this one in a giveaway so I thought I would give it a chance to prove me wrong. But it didn't. For someone who is lost and wanting answers or to feel like they are being given a "sign" this book could be a good fit. Otherwise, it is a bunch of gimmicky and cheesy things connected to website references and the author's "enlightened" way of thinking. It is a diet for the mind marketed as a lifestyle change- but we all know what it is- it is a diet.
April 17, 2022
Ken Lindner explains how to use his Positive Life Choice Psychology (PLCP) program to improve your quality of life. He includes life lessons to get us thinking about how we might help others as well as ourselves overcome fear and insecurities or self-imposed restrictions.
We are often taught to treat others the way we want to be treated. If we make a positive choice to follow this instruction we are kind, caring, and respectful.
This book gives some insight into times when poor choices are made. There are some instances where Lindner points out situations where people were emotional and impulsive. They overreact to situations, without knowing the whole story. In the end, they felt embarrassment and shame for their self-sabotaging behavior of focusing on others' flaws when they should have been focusing on their own.
Research shows that people who feel confident in themselves can problem solve and make better decisions, stand up for themselves, and forge ahead to meet their goals.
Positive thinking begins with self-talk. You know it's that thing we often do where we put our best foot forward. We go into an interview or important meeting pumping ourselves up with 'I can do it. 'I'm good enough.' 'If I make a mistake there will be something I can learn from it.'
There are chapters discussing how to overcome negativity to provide love, repair, and healing. Lindner's insights and activities help guide readers to confidence and self-esteem so they will feel more in control and better able to achieve a state of well-being.
I received a copy of this book through FSB Associates
We are often taught to treat others the way we want to be treated. If we make a positive choice to follow this instruction we are kind, caring, and respectful.
This book gives some insight into times when poor choices are made. There are some instances where Lindner points out situations where people were emotional and impulsive. They overreact to situations, without knowing the whole story. In the end, they felt embarrassment and shame for their self-sabotaging behavior of focusing on others' flaws when they should have been focusing on their own.
Research shows that people who feel confident in themselves can problem solve and make better decisions, stand up for themselves, and forge ahead to meet their goals.
Positive thinking begins with self-talk. You know it's that thing we often do where we put our best foot forward. We go into an interview or important meeting pumping ourselves up with 'I can do it. 'I'm good enough.' 'If I make a mistake there will be something I can learn from it.'
There are chapters discussing how to overcome negativity to provide love, repair, and healing. Lindner's insights and activities help guide readers to confidence and self-esteem so they will feel more in control and better able to achieve a state of well-being.
I received a copy of this book through FSB Associates
December 12, 2022
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
*easy listen
*pleasant narration
*salesman-like tone
*some good advice about opening your heart up
*interesting psychology - the negativity bias
I don't usually jive with books that feel like a sales pitch.. And this one certainly feels like that. Is the author genuine? I honestly cannot say. From the tone of this book, to his interviews with nothing but his book displayed in the background, and finally his website made purely for the sale of books and nothing else..... It all lacks that "human" quality...
Until, I kept listening and was won over when the author mentioned his love for his dogs 🐶 Anyone who loves a dog like family is a good human 👍
I had a pleasant experience listening to this book. I appreciate the message of filling up one's heart. A lot of the advice is truly good and well intentioned and I think this book could definitely help people.
Free audio copy received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
*easy listen
*pleasant narration
*salesman-like tone
*some good advice about opening your heart up
*interesting psychology - the negativity bias
I don't usually jive with books that feel like a sales pitch.. And this one certainly feels like that. Is the author genuine? I honestly cannot say. From the tone of this book, to his interviews with nothing but his book displayed in the background, and finally his website made purely for the sale of books and nothing else..... It all lacks that "human" quality...
Until, I kept listening and was won over when the author mentioned his love for his dogs 🐶 Anyone who loves a dog like family is a good human 👍
I had a pleasant experience listening to this book. I appreciate the message of filling up one's heart. A lot of the advice is truly good and well intentioned and I think this book could definitely help people.
Free audio copy received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 7, 2022
I won this book from Goodreads Giveaways in exchange for an honest review. Overall, I like the idea the author is presenting. I do think making positive life choices and helping others do provide a positive impact on your life. I also don’t believe it’s easy as the author makes it sound. It doesn’t take into account mental health disorders among other things. I make efforts daily to be polite, chat with cashiers or people in line, hold doors, etc. I just want to try and make a positive impact on people’s days. Are they small things, yes, but I hope they count. Do they make me feel good, yes. But I also have anxiety and I have been battling that for years along with going to a therapist. I think everyone should try and make those choices and live a more kind to others life, but I also know it’s a daily struggle to battle one’s own insecurities, anxieties, depression, etc.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 28, 2022
A wonderful book
I won this book through the Goodreads Giveaways. I'm glad I did. I do enjoy self-help books once in a while and the title caught my eye. Reading it was a nice treat. I love that the author, Ken, not only gave you some insight about how to better your life, but chapters full of examples, ideas of how to better your life, and even more of his own writing in the form of poetry.
I needed this book. I am horrible at self-care and I do sometimes react in anger instead of taking my time to calm down, think about the situation, and react accordingly. But I am working on all of that and this book came at the right time.
I won this book through the Goodreads Giveaways. I'm glad I did. I do enjoy self-help books once in a while and the title caught my eye. Reading it was a nice treat. I love that the author, Ken, not only gave you some insight about how to better your life, but chapters full of examples, ideas of how to better your life, and even more of his own writing in the form of poetry.
I needed this book. I am horrible at self-care and I do sometimes react in anger instead of taking my time to calm down, think about the situation, and react accordingly. But I am working on all of that and this book came at the right time.
August 27, 2022
This book encourages you to have an open mindset in order to improve the choices you make in your life. I enjoyed how it included aspects of positive psychology in order to encourage strengths-based thinking. At times, I have struggled in the past with doing the things suggested in this book so I think it was great how it was introduced in a very clear way. I will return to this book often.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
January 4, 2022
Aspire Higher is a great read. It covers some new ideas, but most topics are also covered in other books. I love that Ken Lindner uses his own personal experiences to explain the steps toward becoming a better person. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to experience personal growth in a good direction.
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway.
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway.
February 3, 2022
I received Ken Linders kindle book thru a Goodreads giveaway. I loved this book and the journey it took me on inmy own life. Through examples from Mr. Linders life and the inspiration as well as self reflection made this book a quick and enjoyable read. Thank you Goodreads, Publisher and Mr. Linders-a job well done.
July 20, 2022
Aspire Higher by Ken Lindner was inspirational listen. I am thankful that NetGalley gave me the opportunity to listen to this audiobook. It’s perfect, an easy to follow, inspirational, faith-based audiobook.
January 25, 2023
Excellent self help motivational book that helps readers reclaim the positivity they've been missing.
My Review
My Review
February 17, 2022
I loved this book! It was the last book I read in 2021 and the first book I read in 2022. It gave me hope that if I change a few things in my outlook and behavior our world will be a better, happier place moving forward. The last couple of years have been extremely tough on my extended family. In the beginning it was the political climate that was putting a wedge between people I love and then add the pandemic on top of that, I felt like everybody was losing their minds! This book gave me the hope that if we could all go back to the things that really count and make a difference in our lives, like loving and respecting one another……does not mean we have to agree……just having the mindset that we are all in this together and hate will lead us nowhere but down. I recommend this book to anyone who is tired of the status quo in their lives and is looking for a better, more rewarding existence in their future.
September 27, 2022
Goodreads Win- I love Goodreads
So far it’s descent but I haven’t dived completely in it with the holidays and all… so to be continued ….
So far it’s descent but I haven’t dived completely in it with the holidays and all… so to be continued ….
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