Compilations like Habits and Attitudes by Lance A. Casazza and 52 amazing individuals are always a pleasure to read. The variety and resounding words of inspiration creates a continuous flow of good vibes. The book starts off strong with an introduction from the author on his personal journey that helped him develop good habits and attitudes. Casazza opens the way with lightness that propels you with excitement to keep reading.
“So, if jackals presently surround you, you are about to start flying with eagles.”
The double introduction by Dr. Charmaine Magale adds to the excellent start of the book as she highlights the mental science behind habits and how they function and dictate our daily lives. She informs that, “… an estimated 40 percent of the human day is actually habits that have been programmed into your brain and require very little effort.” Both are excellent introductions.
Each essay in the book has 5 components; first is a business introduction to each writer which is good if the reader wants to follow up with the services or products the writer provides. Second, is their story introducing who they are as a person and a professional. Third, is the habits they developed that add to their success. Forth, is their take on attitude and what it means to their life, and last is a “parting shot” that rounds up the advice and adds a little more treasures to take with you. Overall, the book is good collection. However, some of those typical best practices in life get repeated a lot; like exercise daily, eat healthy foods, and get enough sleep. I liked engaging with each author, it was enriching because they all come across as old friends of different personalities; the sponky one, like Kathryn Stark, the old wise one like Dr. Charles Ward, the humorous one like Josh Mathe and the free spirited one like William Widmaier.
I had a few underlines and folded page corners that I’ll be referring back to as reminders for myself. Some of my favorites start with Lance A. Casazza with him quoting John Dryden, “First we make our habits, then our habits make us” and adding, “…how you choose to envision the world is exactly what you will see”. Another quote that set well with me was, “Positivity helps you to focus, work hard and is incredibly infectious” – Jody Steinhauer. I was also surprised to see the publisher of the book, 3LPublising, Michelle Gamble included in the essays! Nice work, Michelle.
Habits and Attitudes delivers what it set out to do. It is a good pep talk kind of book for helping to put into perspective concrete thought processes and actions for long term personal and business progress. Although based on my rating scale, it’s not a 5, I can definitely recommend Habits and Attitudes and give it 4 ankhs. I was sent a free copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review.
K. Akua Gray
August 20, 2020
Houston, TX
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