Official Review: Motivational Spirit : How to Keep Yours ...

[Samantha Simoneau]

I'm liking how the author applied psychology and other relevant sciences to his circumstances and how exercises and activities are included. Most self-help books I've come across are very personal and sort of vague. This seems worth a try! Thanks for the introduction to Mr. Kirby's work.

"Vague" is one of the last words I would ever apply to this book, for sure. The author definitely set out to cultivate a useful resource.

[Samantha Simoneau]

What an awesome informative and motivational review! The statement, "Trial and correction, not trial and error," seems much more relatable than "learn from your mistakes"; feels like you can develop a strategy to do and think differently. I have added this book to my want to read list.

I am so pleased that you enjoyed my review, and I believe this book will not disappoint. Thanks!

[Samy Lax]

No one can create guidelines on behalf of someone else for the creation of effective goals. That being said, the author seems to have rightfully pointed out that the methodology for recognizing issues such as discouragement can be "transferable."

Great review!

[PGreen]

I was always the girl picked 2nd to last on teams in P.E. in school, but now I am starting to hike/climb mountains. This truly draws from something deep inside when you feel like you can't keep going, so this book sounds interesting in helping me become motivated to train harder. It sounds as if it will be helpful in many aspects of life. Thanks for the thorough review!

[EvaDar]

Kirby sounds like he has authentically explored multiple aspects of motivation in depth. I wish more of these principles had come to the fore when I was an athlete in the 70s. Then it was just "no pain no gain." Not a particularly motivating theme. Thanks for a really engaging review!

[Samantha Simoneau]

No one can create guidelines on behalf of someone else for the creation of effective goals. That being said, the author seems to have rightfully pointed out that the methodology for recognizing issues such as discouragement can be "transferable."

Great review!

Thank you for reading and commenting!

[Samantha Simoneau]

Kirby sounds like he has authentically explored multiple aspects of motivation in depth. I wish more of these principles had come to the fore when I was an athlete in the 70s. Then it was just "no pain no gain." Not a particularly motivating theme. Thanks for a really engaging review!

Kirby deftly exhausts his subject without exhausting his reader. Thank you for reading and commenting!

[Samantha Simoneau]

I was always the girl picked 2nd to last on teams in P.E. in school, but now I am starting to hike/climb mountains. This truly draws from something deep inside when you feel like you can't keep going, so this book sounds interesting in helping me become motivated to train harder. It sounds as if it will be helpful in many aspects of life. Thanks for the thorough review!

Good for you! I think this book is useful to all humans, but especially athletes. Thank you for reading and commenting!

[Manang Muyang]

I am no athlete myself, but hey, aren't we all running the race (paraphrased from St. Paul)? I also just reviewed a book with a similar objective: encouragement. We all need that every day. (Funny how we both used the same terms like "treasure trove.")

Thanks for the exhaustive review, Lady Samson!

P. S. The book cover does limit the audience for the book. I wonder if the author can do something about it.

[Samantha Simoneau]

I am no athlete myself, but hey, aren't we all running the race (paraphrased from St. Paul)? I also just reviewed a book with a similar objective: encouragement. We all need that every day. (Funny how we both used the same terms like "treasure trove.")

Thanks for the exhaustive review, Lady Samson!

P. S. The book cover does limit the audience for the book. I wonder if the author can do something about it.

I'm interested in checking out your review, and, yes, Paul was right, as usual. Thanks for stopping by!

[gen_g]

I'm certainly no athlete, but it seems like one shouldn't judge the book by its cover! I love how the author put together a comprehensive but succinct guide, and it definitely seems like a great resource. Thanks for the amazing review!

[Samantha Simoneau]

I'm certainly no athlete, but it seems like one shouldn't judge the book by its cover! I love how the author put together a comprehensive but succinct guide, and it definitely seems like a great resource. Thanks for the amazing review!

"Great resource" describes this book perfectly. Thank you for reading and replying!

[LovelyGirl8080]

This is a total lesson to bring in my whole lifetime.