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Jolt! Get Zapped Into Intentionality: Rediscover and believe in your inner greatness
It's easy to get stuck in life...and business...and relationships. In Jolt! Larry Long Jr. helps you get unstuck and back on track to not only discovering your inner greatness, but embracing and living in it wholeheartedly.
158 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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October 10, 2025
Every once in a while, you pick up a book that feels less like something to read and more like something that speaks directly to you. That’s what Jolt by Larry Long Jr. did for me. It’s not just another motivational book filled with clever quotes or business jargon. It’s a heartfelt, energetic conversation with someone who genuinely wants to see you win.
From the very first chapter, Larry’s personality jumps off the page. You can feel his voice, his enthusiasm, humor, and sincerity. It feels like sitting across from him at a coffee shop while he tells you stories about life, leadership, and all the messy, beautiful lessons in between. There’s no pretense here. He’s not pretending to have it all figured out. Instead, he walks beside you and reminds you that it’s okay to stumble as long as you keep moving forward.
What makes Jolt different from so many other self-improvement books is the way it blends authentic storytelling with practical inspiration. Larry doesn’t just tell you to get motivated or believe in yourself. He shows you what that looks like through his own journey, the highs, the setbacks, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow. Each chapter feels like a spark designed to wake you up from autopilot and push you to live with more purpose and energy.
I especially appreciated how the book balances positivity with realism. It’s not a sugar-coated “everything’s great” kind of read. Larry talks about failure, frustration, and those moments when life doesn’t go your way. But he also shows how those very moments can become the source of your greatest breakthroughs if you’re willing to see them that way. That perspective alone is worth the read.
Another thing I loved is how easy Jolt is to read. You don’t have to be a CEO or an aspiring motivational speaker to connect with it. Whether you work in business, lead a team, or are simply trying to figure out what’s next in your life, the lessons are universal. The book reminds you that growth is not about titles or achievements. It is about mindset, self-awareness, and the choice to show up fully every day.
I found myself underlining passages, writing notes in the margins, and pausing to reflect on the questions Larry raises. There’s a genuine call to action in this book. It’s not about doing more, but about waking up to who you are and what you’re capable of. That is what makes it powerful.
When I finished the last page, I didn’t feel like I had read a self-help book. I felt like I had been challenged in the best way possible. To dream again. To take ownership. To lead with heart. And most importantly, to find joy in the journey, not just the destination.
If you’re looking for something that will lift you up, make you think, and give you that extra push to start living with more intention, Jolt delivers. It’s quick to read, but the lessons stay with you long after you close the cover.
From the very first chapter, Larry’s personality jumps off the page. You can feel his voice, his enthusiasm, humor, and sincerity. It feels like sitting across from him at a coffee shop while he tells you stories about life, leadership, and all the messy, beautiful lessons in between. There’s no pretense here. He’s not pretending to have it all figured out. Instead, he walks beside you and reminds you that it’s okay to stumble as long as you keep moving forward.
What makes Jolt different from so many other self-improvement books is the way it blends authentic storytelling with practical inspiration. Larry doesn’t just tell you to get motivated or believe in yourself. He shows you what that looks like through his own journey, the highs, the setbacks, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow. Each chapter feels like a spark designed to wake you up from autopilot and push you to live with more purpose and energy.
I especially appreciated how the book balances positivity with realism. It’s not a sugar-coated “everything’s great” kind of read. Larry talks about failure, frustration, and those moments when life doesn’t go your way. But he also shows how those very moments can become the source of your greatest breakthroughs if you’re willing to see them that way. That perspective alone is worth the read.
Another thing I loved is how easy Jolt is to read. You don’t have to be a CEO or an aspiring motivational speaker to connect with it. Whether you work in business, lead a team, or are simply trying to figure out what’s next in your life, the lessons are universal. The book reminds you that growth is not about titles or achievements. It is about mindset, self-awareness, and the choice to show up fully every day.
I found myself underlining passages, writing notes in the margins, and pausing to reflect on the questions Larry raises. There’s a genuine call to action in this book. It’s not about doing more, but about waking up to who you are and what you’re capable of. That is what makes it powerful.
When I finished the last page, I didn’t feel like I had read a self-help book. I felt like I had been challenged in the best way possible. To dream again. To take ownership. To lead with heart. And most importantly, to find joy in the journey, not just the destination.
If you’re looking for something that will lift you up, make you think, and give you that extra push to start living with more intention, Jolt delivers. It’s quick to read, but the lessons stay with you long after you close the cover.
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