The Pony Principles: Lessons in Optimism Because of Adversity by Keith Elkins is a self-help book focusing on personal growth based on four main principles:
- See the Pony- Overcoming limiting beliefs, focusing on specifics...
- Feed the Pony- Nurturing mind, body, and spirit with life experiences and lifetime learning...
- Train the Pony- Work to change your life...
- Ride the Pony- Pursuing your passion and kick-starting your life...
Review:
The "pony" metaphor may not be new, but Keith Elkins' thirty-eight chapter self-help guide puts a refreshing spin on the use of optimism to restart and refuel your life. There are many encouraging quotes and stories/lessons, followed by mini assignments that aide in comprehension and retention of the material. The book is well-written, understandable and quick-to-read, (158 pages), and his down-to-earth motivational style is very helpful and conducive to actually following through with each step in the process. I did find some of the material very close to other optimism-based self-help guides, there wasn't anything startlingly new, but his methods are still very practical and very helpful. I recommend this book to anyone wanting a fresh take on optimism and its overall effects on life and success, especially teens.
Rating: Bounty's Out (3.5/5)
*** I received this book from the author (Bostick Communications) in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
No comments:
Post a Comment