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Thrive: 10 Commandments for 20-Somethings to Live the Best-Life-Possible
We’re born to thrive. Yet, few do. Some people, however, have “it.” They embody courage. They radiate love. They exude gratitude. How? They trust their conscience to guide them along their dirt path. They give warm gazes, smiles, and embraces, keeping the human touch alive. They understand that death is a reality and life is a gift. So, what’s their secret? They have a drive to thrive. You can, too.
In this book, Dr. Jeffrey Froh presents his approach for how to thrive with 10 commandments mapped onto God’s 10 Commandments. Using many diverse sources—including science, Scripture, Greek mythology, philosophy, children’s books, and music, as well as client, student, and personal stories—he’ll show you why you’re born to thrive. With 50 practical, science-based tips, he’ll also show you how to thrive. After reading this book, you’ll be able to realize your personal, social, and spiritual potential by:
*Heeding your heart’s counsel—not the world’s counsel
*Embracing your uniqueness and finding real connection
*Accepting and bravely pursuing your mission
Keeping God’s 10 Commandments saves you from spiritual sin and helps you live virtuously. Keeping the 10 commandments to thrive saves you from “psychological sin” and helps you live your best-life-possible. Thus, keeping the 10 commandments to thrive may not help you reach Heaven—but it will help you reach heaven on Earth.
In this book, Dr. Jeffrey Froh presents his approach for how to thrive with 10 commandments mapped onto God’s 10 Commandments. Using many diverse sources—including science, Scripture, Greek mythology, philosophy, children’s books, and music, as well as client, student, and personal stories—he’ll show you why you’re born to thrive. With 50 practical, science-based tips, he’ll also show you how to thrive. After reading this book, you’ll be able to realize your personal, social, and spiritual potential by:
*Heeding your heart’s counsel—not the world’s counsel
*Embracing your uniqueness and finding real connection
*Accepting and bravely pursuing your mission
Keeping God’s 10 Commandments saves you from spiritual sin and helps you live virtuously. Keeping the 10 commandments to thrive saves you from “psychological sin” and helps you live your best-life-possible. Thus, keeping the 10 commandments to thrive may not help you reach Heaven—but it will help you reach heaven on Earth.
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Published October 1, 2022
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November 19, 2021
I am not a religious man and yet, this book moved me. There is something powerful about connecting ancient religious texts with modern science on well-being. The whole point of books is to understand the lives of people unlike us because their struggles and discoveries offer a quick, second hand route to wisdom. Here is somebody who asks you to contemplate hard questions. About how to prioritize friendships. About how to uncover your mission in life. About dealing with insecurities that get in the way of showing up as your strange, quirky self. While I loved the content, there is also something special about the writing. There's a rhythm and cadence to his sentences, similar to musical lyrics. This isn't surprising once you discover he is a Professor of Psychology, religious, and a huge freaking rap fan. Go for a ride and let this hidden gem inspire some lifestyle modifications.
September 18, 2022
Thrive is an engaging and important read. Many ‘self-help’ books target improvement through lessons such as managing time, learning to network, and understanding how to engage in politics - all more geared about how to succeed in the workplace. Thrive focuses on lessons on being introspective, having purpose, simplifying and avoiding the trappings of ‘the grind’ - all geared toward thriving as a person and in individual happiness and peace.
The book is one that the reader experiences as if they were receiving teachings from a wise old soul, rather than being preached at by a commercial spin master or being overwhelmed with data and science. The message is one that resembles philosophical guidance, aligned and supported by Catholic scripture, but is not preachy nor dry. Thankfully, this is not like reading Plato or Aristotle, nor do I suspect it was meant to be. Dr. Froh uses well curated stories, personal anecdotes (showing vulnerability and human frailty), interviews with acquaintances and patients (with their approval of course), and elements of scripture, citations from classics and cultural phenomena. He neatly blends verse from the Bible with quotes from Ben Franklin, excerpts from On Walden Pond, lyrics from the Rainbow Connection, tools from Stephen Covey and more.
The net of this style, is that the book is quite readable and does not bog down. The points of the messages are easy to see, once the author has shown us how to clarify what we readily miss in our daily lives. Having Direction, Staying Focused, Living Simply, Accepting Oneself, Being Real, Loving Deeply, Slowing Down, Befriending Nature, Giving Thanks and Mastering Your Mission are the 10 commandments around which the author has structured his book.
This is not a tome based on exhaustive scientific research. This is not an academic treatise. Sure, some may ask why only 10 commandments and not 13; what is the basis for ‘these 10’, and such. But if you simply accept that there is just solid advice in an easy to read format that comes across as if it is being told from the heart, there is much to absorb and learn.
Interestingly, this book is targeted for “20-somethings”. I can see this material as being helpful for my children (19 and 21), but I think the author unnecessarily has limited the audience and the view of who could benefit from the content.
As a mid-50s husband and father, I found myself thinking many times throughout the book about how I should do this, or I should do that. In his ‘Behind the Scenes’ appendix, Dr. Froh identifies a list of personal reminders that clearly align with the commandments in the book. As I read them, many clicked with me. “‘No’ is my favorite word. I must drive in silence more. Cultivating character and virtue is a priority. I’m fine with letting balls drop. I will ask/tell someone something once, maybe twice. I will no longer be someone else’s energy source.” These are all things that a 50-year old (or 30 year old or 40 year old) can learn from.
True, most over 30 have gained an increasing amount of experience and lessons learned, have tried and failed and succeeded, and received advice that 20-some things have not had the chance to acquire. As such, 20-something’s can benefit from this direction most - and have the most years ahead in which they can apply direction. For this, his title and work is valuable. But for those of us north of 20-something, there is much to be gained - even if just introspection, from this important book. I highly recommend this to the target audience, to parents, to those in positions of great ‘success’ and those who are struggling, for those who are bold and confident and those perhaps meek and unsure. Everyone could take some helpful guidance from Dr. Froh’s quite personal spin on how to Thrive.
The book is one that the reader experiences as if they were receiving teachings from a wise old soul, rather than being preached at by a commercial spin master or being overwhelmed with data and science. The message is one that resembles philosophical guidance, aligned and supported by Catholic scripture, but is not preachy nor dry. Thankfully, this is not like reading Plato or Aristotle, nor do I suspect it was meant to be. Dr. Froh uses well curated stories, personal anecdotes (showing vulnerability and human frailty), interviews with acquaintances and patients (with their approval of course), and elements of scripture, citations from classics and cultural phenomena. He neatly blends verse from the Bible with quotes from Ben Franklin, excerpts from On Walden Pond, lyrics from the Rainbow Connection, tools from Stephen Covey and more.
The net of this style, is that the book is quite readable and does not bog down. The points of the messages are easy to see, once the author has shown us how to clarify what we readily miss in our daily lives. Having Direction, Staying Focused, Living Simply, Accepting Oneself, Being Real, Loving Deeply, Slowing Down, Befriending Nature, Giving Thanks and Mastering Your Mission are the 10 commandments around which the author has structured his book.
This is not a tome based on exhaustive scientific research. This is not an academic treatise. Sure, some may ask why only 10 commandments and not 13; what is the basis for ‘these 10’, and such. But if you simply accept that there is just solid advice in an easy to read format that comes across as if it is being told from the heart, there is much to absorb and learn.
Interestingly, this book is targeted for “20-somethings”. I can see this material as being helpful for my children (19 and 21), but I think the author unnecessarily has limited the audience and the view of who could benefit from the content.
As a mid-50s husband and father, I found myself thinking many times throughout the book about how I should do this, or I should do that. In his ‘Behind the Scenes’ appendix, Dr. Froh identifies a list of personal reminders that clearly align with the commandments in the book. As I read them, many clicked with me. “‘No’ is my favorite word. I must drive in silence more. Cultivating character and virtue is a priority. I’m fine with letting balls drop. I will ask/tell someone something once, maybe twice. I will no longer be someone else’s energy source.” These are all things that a 50-year old (or 30 year old or 40 year old) can learn from.
True, most over 30 have gained an increasing amount of experience and lessons learned, have tried and failed and succeeded, and received advice that 20-some things have not had the chance to acquire. As such, 20-something’s can benefit from this direction most - and have the most years ahead in which they can apply direction. For this, his title and work is valuable. But for those of us north of 20-something, there is much to be gained - even if just introspection, from this important book. I highly recommend this to the target audience, to parents, to those in positions of great ‘success’ and those who are struggling, for those who are bold and confident and those perhaps meek and unsure. Everyone could take some helpful guidance from Dr. Froh’s quite personal spin on how to Thrive.
August 20, 2022
A WISHING SHELF BOOK REVIEW
19th August 2022
TITLE: Thrive: 10 Commandments for 20-Somethings to Live the Best-Life-Possible
AUTHOR: Jeffrey Froh
Star Rating: 5
‘A thoroughly inspiring read, perfect for anybody who is looking to thrive in life – which is pretty much everybody! Highly recommended.” The Wishing Shelf
REVIEW
In Thrive by Jeffrey Froh, the author sets out to help readers, particularly new adults, to make the best of life. With strong biblical elements and an emphasis on spirituality and being present in a technology-distracting culture, he works hard to offer tips on how to be happy/successful - and generally be the best you can be. And I for one thought it an insightful read, offering practical and much-needed advice in a world where our youth often seems a little lost.
In terms of writing style, the text is very easy to follow. The author seems to have a gift for putting over a complex message in a simple and accessible way. As a result, readers shouldn't feel too overwhelmed and can focus on ´implementing´ and not ´deciphering´ what the author is trying to say. There's also a lot of subtitling and a splattering of illustrations, which always helps!
All in all, I'm happy to recommend this book to young people trying to find the right path. The world is a complex, messy place. A book like this might just help people to focus on what's right for them, on living a spiritual life, and, well, thriving – which is what we were naturally born to do.
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
19th August 2022
TITLE: Thrive: 10 Commandments for 20-Somethings to Live the Best-Life-Possible
AUTHOR: Jeffrey Froh
Star Rating: 5
‘A thoroughly inspiring read, perfect for anybody who is looking to thrive in life – which is pretty much everybody! Highly recommended.” The Wishing Shelf
REVIEW
In Thrive by Jeffrey Froh, the author sets out to help readers, particularly new adults, to make the best of life. With strong biblical elements and an emphasis on spirituality and being present in a technology-distracting culture, he works hard to offer tips on how to be happy/successful - and generally be the best you can be. And I for one thought it an insightful read, offering practical and much-needed advice in a world where our youth often seems a little lost.
In terms of writing style, the text is very easy to follow. The author seems to have a gift for putting over a complex message in a simple and accessible way. As a result, readers shouldn't feel too overwhelmed and can focus on ´implementing´ and not ´deciphering´ what the author is trying to say. There's also a lot of subtitling and a splattering of illustrations, which always helps!
All in all, I'm happy to recommend this book to young people trying to find the right path. The world is a complex, messy place. A book like this might just help people to focus on what's right for them, on living a spiritual life, and, well, thriving – which is what we were naturally born to do.
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
June 6, 2024
Dr. Froh has opened up a part of his life to not only teach invaluable lessons, but give golden advice for those moving forward. Thrive is woven with touching stories, and sage wisdom that only one with rich experiences and awareness can pass along. This book is for anyone and everyone, an existential guide rather than a “self-help” book. Dr. Froh finds connection, meaning, and beauty in life where others may not. Use this book to answer your questions, guide you, and create hope moving forward. To not read this book is to miss an opportunity for spiritual awakening, regardless of your religion, background, culture, or politics, you will discover yourself and thrive! Thank you Dr. Froh!
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