The Daring Female's Guide to Ecstatic Living: 30 Dares for a More Gutsy and Fulfilling Life

by Natasha Kogan

An inspirational guide for women that dares them to live life to the fullest Natasha Kogan dares any woman to use this book as a springboard to launch herself into a life that is more rewarding, exciting, interesting, and fun. On every page of her lively guide you will find a shot of energy and inspiration encouraging you to escape your hectic schedules, endless errands, and growing to-do lists, and find the time to do the things that make life more fulfilling. In 30 short chapters containing practical and refreshing dares, checklists, and inspirational sidebars, The Daring Female's Guide to Ecstatic Living will turn any woman into a daring female. -Dare to take life's detours.
-Dare to look forward more than you look back.
-Dare to have a life wish list and to check off one wish every year.
-Dare to find what makes you ecstatic and do it for at least ten minutes a day. So go ahead, open this book to any page, and start living your life with gusto, guts, and satisfaction.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Chick Lit

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think every female should read this book, daring or not, simply to get inspiration to do all those things you'd like to do, but keep finding reasons not to do.

[Shirini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute delight to read this fun and vibrant book.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

One dare I need to do is "Dare yourself to have outrageous amounts of fun once in a while! Maybe you've been working crazy hours & need an energizing break. Or you feel like you've been stuck in an endless routine. If you feel like you need to infuse your life with fun, do it. Just make sure to really go for it and plan an activity that's outrageously fun & really exciting. Go to a restaurant you've been fantasizing about but can't normally afford, plan a weekend getaway to a cozy b&b, or.... If you get butterflies in your stomach and a big grin on your ace thinking about it, you know you're on the right track to planning your outrageously fun activity."
I'm too dang practical for this to be an easy one.

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

This title might be better described as a beginner's guide to daring.

I do know that there are far too many people who live filled with insecurity and fear who want something more but don't believe that they can do it. Unfortuantely, this title fails to address how to hurdle from "I can't" to "Well, maybe I can" and instead offers a lukewarm list of "dares" that will seem incomprehensible and unsurmountable to anyone with the "I think I can" attitude.

[Chantel DaCosta · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short read. This is my mother's book and so I didn't write in the activities notes. This is a feel good book that got me thinking about my life and how best to make changes to improve myself for myself. I took notes and I'll return to the parts that inspire me.

Just one small issue, I do not like the word "female" I wondered if the title could have been better as daring women. Just my own words quirks.

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was lent this book to read and (sorry, Mom) I wasn't all that impressed. The advice was decent so I can't knock it for that, but even though it's part of the title, the frequency of the term "Daring Female" throughout the book seemed excessive and a bit cheesy. Also, the examples of women who did something unexpected (daring, if you will) and ended up more successful than anyone could have imagined got kind of annoying. And the (check out their websites here).. please no.

[Aleta · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is no groundbreaking information in this book. But most of us aren't looking for that in a self-help book. Natasha gives readers some great ideas such as "Bite off more than you can swallow but learn how to spit." I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who feels like they are living in a rut or a little bored with life.

[Robin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Loved the idea of this book. Unfortunately I was disappointed with the delivery of the idea. Rather than feeling fun and inspiring it felt preachy and a little too "this is what I did" to be a good break out of your shell book. Pretty glittery book cover.

[Debbie]

This is a cool book. Gives you some ideas of daring things to try. I've tried a few!!!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some fun ideas, but many were ones I already do.

[Emily Kynaston · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, easy, read....small reminders of how to live life more fully.

[Polina Blair · Rating 3 out of 5]

Self/help and inspirational

[Rebekah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read a lot of this book while at the library. It had some good ideas and reminders. An inspiring book to pick up and read from time to time.

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very inspirational. It gives you that little push you need to get going with your life! It's just like having a best friend urging you on.

[Mizbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

library book

Excellent, inspirational, recommended!

[Lapacia]

Love this so far. Gets you thinking about how you view life/progress

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun. I only skimmed it really, but what i did read i enjoyed!