12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You (on my TBR) If you are feeling like you need a better philosophy on how you spend your time or use your phone, I would recommend one of these books instead: I can’t really think of a reason to read this book. Everything was all over the place and I’m not really sure it’s actually going to help anyone. In short, it just felt like a shallow, self-helpy book with dramatic anecdotes Goff wrangled into inspirational one-liners that sound great but feel a bit fluffy. A clean first impression.Īnd I felt about the same as when I read his other book. I decided to give Goff another chance by reading his newest book before I heard any hype about it. I read Goff’s book Everybody, Always, and contrary to popular opinion of it, I wasn’t really impressed. “Are you willing to do what it takes to uncover the wonder that already surrounds your life? Will you do the courageous work to identify what is distracting you from the better things? And finally, are you willing to do the difficult and selfless work of releasing the beauty you discover into the lives of others rather than keeping it for yourself?” The book's engaging writing style, practical advice, and inspiring message make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to cut through the noise and distractions of modern life and focus on what really matters. Overall, I highly recommend Undistracted by Bob Goff to anyone looking to live a more intentional and fulfilling life. Goff encourages readers to use their gifts and talents to serve others and make a difference in their communities, reminding us that true success is measured not by what we achieve, but by how we love and serve others. One of the most powerful messages of this book is that living an intentional life is not just about achieving personal success, but about making a positive impact on the world. Goff offers concrete advice on how to identify and prioritize what really matters, how to set goals and stay on track, and how to cultivate healthy relationships and community. Undistracted is not just a book of theories and ideas it is a practical guide for living a more focused and intentional life. His anecdotes and stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking, and his insights on living an intentional life are backed up by his own experiences and successes. Goff writes in a conversational tone that feels like a friend offering you advice over a cup of coffee. What sets this book apart is the author's unique and engaging writing style. This book offers practical and inspiring advice on how to cut through the noise and distractions of modern life and live with intention and purpose. Undistracted by Bob Goff is a must-read book for anyone looking to focus on what really matters in life. So in the end, I am rounding up to four stars. His talk about being willing to step out and try, even if it is almost certain you will fail (which is never the horror we imagine it to be) speaks right in my wheelhouse. Or better yet, tag along on one of his wild and crazy ideas. I would absolutely love to sit down with him and pick his brain. I love the commitment, but such a waste of resources.īut when push comes to shove, Bob Goff just seems like such a genuinely good person. (why not do both?) Also, he spent years commuting daily by plane so that he could live in San Diego, work in Seattle, and still be home daily with his family. There are also a few points where I completely disagreed with him: Jesus doesn't have a quiet time, and stop studying the Bible and start living it instead. It is more Christian-based motivational speaking than Bible-based inspiration. I almost wanted to give this book 3 stars. More than once I was thinking, "oh wow, that's good. But the times they do hit can really leave you reeling. Sometimes these are a hit, sometimes they are a miss. He definitely has a "dad joke" type of humor and a lot of his stories really do start out as long-form dad jokes that he then morphs into parables to reveal some spiritual truth. But Bob Goff's writing style grew on me the more I went along. Early on, I was not a big fan of this book.
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