20,000 Days and Counting

Dominique Book Review, Parenting and Kids Robert Smith, Self help book

Book Cover

20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Your Life Right Now by Robert D. Smith is the latest self-help book which I have read.

No Reserves. No Retreats and No Regrets

In the 3 sections of the book Robert covers stories by different individuals who died young but have lived their lives to the fullest.

All of them have these similarities in their lives.

– They are motivated to live life to the fullest

– They know their purpose in life

– They have a plan on how to live their lives.

Robert talks about going out and doing the things that matter most to you. Celebrate your achievements as and when they come along as they will help boost your confidence and keep you marching forward in life.

You decide

YES or NO

You, yourself are in charge of how you lead your life. To spend time meaningfully or simple to waste the time you are given on this earth. It is your choice how you want to lead your life. The mindset that you have victim or problem solver will affect your view on life.

There are many different examples given on how yo can lead fulling lives and it is not beyond you.

My thoughts

You never will find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.

Charles Buxton British author b. November 18, 1823, d. August 10, 1871

I found this quotation in the book very meaningful as it is all in the mind to get anything achieved. Nothing is not achievable if we put our mind to it.

Planning without implementation is useless so it’s best to take action and to do it now while you are still alive. I like the prompt questions given in the 3rd section in the book. It gives one some food for though or how to live a more meaningful and action packed life.

It is important to find your strengths and work on it. Belief and have faith in yourself. There will always be naysayers around and people more then willing to put you down to stroke their frail egos. Experiences are sometimes overrated and I do agree with this point. What others experience doesn’t equate to what you will experience.

Their failures do not relate or equate to yours. It is up to you to create your own personal experiences, take chances to make your dreams come true and face fears head on.

It was a really refreshing short read and certainly inspirational for anyone who is seeking clarity in life.

Get your copy of 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Your Life Right Now today.

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May 10, 2013

Weekend Reflections: Taking a Moment

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Weekend Reflections

Yellow Grasshopper

Sometimes when we take in the scenery around us we normally look at the buildings and architecture around us and fail to take note of the minute details. Instead of looking up or at your eye level ,how about looking down for once? You will be amazed at what you maybe able to spot. A tiny colorful creature maybe hiding in some nook or corner waiting for you to notice it.

The kids spotted this yellow grasshopper while walking along the streets of Chinatown. It was perching on the window of a Chinese restaurant. I would have missed the opportunity of being able to capture the shot above if not for the kids alerting me to it. I managed to get up and close with it with the camera as it wasn’t frightened away by the kids. We were amazed by the size of the insect and it’s ability to remain prefectly still as we gathered around it looking at it in amazement.

It is really amazing how GOD has created this insect. You just have to look at it’s wing to notice how intrigue the pattern is on it. It is very rare to see a yellow and black spotted grasshopper as most grasshoppers which I have seen are green. It looks as if it was starring back at me in the shot above.