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Book Review: Wisdom Meets Passion by Dan Miller & Jared Angaza

Wisdom Meets Passion

Something drew me to this book when I heard about it and I am glad that it did.  “Wisdom Meets Passion” is a book about moving forward and doing something you are passionate about in your life.  Why live in the mediocrity of the cubicle that you hate when you can use the wisdom you have gained during your life with the passion in your heart to pursue your dreams?

“Wisdom Meets Passion” is a collaboration between Dan Miller and his son Jared Angaza.  The two compliment each other while giving the text their own perspective.  If you have read either of Dan’s other books you are in for a change.

This book is an easy read and if you have ever listen to the “48 Days Podcast” you can hear Dan Miller’s voice while you are reading it like he is talking to you.  Why?  Because he is.  It is a wake up call to a multitude of people who are not doing what they love to do, are pursuing careers to make someone else happy, or because they think it is what is responsible “adult” thing to do.

This is not a career guide like “48 Days.”  This is a “get off your butt” guide that really helps with that push to get you going.

Jared’s points of views from living in Africa are excellent and fit very well in this book.  I would love to see him write a book of his own about his journey growing up to where he is living today on the African coast.

I would highly recommend to anyone who is stuck wishing or dreaming they were doing something else with their life.  Working with a non-profit, wanting to open their business, or ready to change the world?  Pick up this book for a kick start.

“Start with what you have. If you wait until you have the confidence you need to do a job search, the education you need before you are a great candidate, or the money you need to start a business, you’ll never start anything. Start today. Start walking toward your ultimate success.” Dan Miller

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*Note: I received a copy of this book at no charge in exchange for my honest review.*

I Don’t Have Time To Exercise

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Photo courtesy of Hector Alejandro.

Many say they do not have time to exercise (among other things). I will admit that this has been one of my faults in the past. There was always something else that was “more important” at the time. However, last week something came to mind out of nowhere when I was getting ready for work.

I started doing some math and figured if you exercise three times per week for 30 minutes each day that equals 78 hours which is 3.25  days per year.  If you exercise from the age of 18 until age 70 at the three day/30 minute interval that equals 169 days.

A doctor I saw a few years ago told me if I did not drop some weight I could take 20 years off of my life.  So the realization that popped in my head that morning is that by not exercising for those 169 days I could possibly lose 7,300 days via an early death by a controllable factor.  I prefer to choose the exercise over the other outcome!

Of course, the numbers are different depending on what age you start your workouts and hopefully you’ll never be in a condition where you need to stop.  Imagine being one of the people you see on television that are running marathons in their 90s!

 

Keep organized and stress free this holiday season!

100 Days To Christmas 2012

Book Review – “100 Days to Christmas” by Jennifer Tankersley

I see it year in and year out.  Individuals stressed out beyond belief because the holidays “creep up on them” as if the dates move every year.  They are running around at the last minute trying to buy gifts and get cards.  I know you can relate in some way.

You can now avoid the drama that comes with doing everything last minute thanks to Jennifer Tankersley.  Her book “100 Days to Christmas” takes the “surprise” out of the date coming up on you and allows you to do a little each day that gets you ready for Christmas.

Your countdown begins on September 16 as you get your supplies ready to go.  Then you do a little each day such as doing your Christmas budget, deciding on a costume for Halloween, and getting your food ready for Thanksgiving day.  There is a different activity each day some of which is just something fun to do with the family like picking apples or going to the pumpkin patch.  Saturday is your catch up day to do any projects your missed during the week and get ready for the new week.

Along with the ebook you also get 25 downloadable PDF pages from ListPlanIt, Jennifer’s main site, that includes your budget sheet, planning calendars and more.

I highly recommend this ebook, if nothing else, because it allows you to greatly reduce your holiday stress while increasing your enjoyment of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

It is an excellent tool to use and you can add traditions and items that you need to do or take away things that you don’t like.  The important thing is you are ready and prepared for the last three and a half months of the year and can enjoy it with your family and friends.  I purchased one last year and loved it and I am sure you will find great ideas inside too!

To learn more or purchase the ebook for $5.00 visit ListPlanIt.

If you want to know a little more about reducing your stress through the holiday season check out my article from last year:  99 Days Until Christmas

*Note: I received a copy of this ebook at no charge in exchange for providing my thoughts in this review.*