Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People

Phil Jones · 10-11-2008, 11:08 AM

Has anyone read Steve Pavlina's book Personal Development For Smart People? Any feedback from fellow Warriors?

Kind Regards

Bon508 · 10-11-2008, 12:11 PM

I'm about half-way through it, Phil. (I responded to Steve's invitation to get his book free in exchange for writing a review about it.)

I've bought a few self-improvement books here and there over the years, but I generally don't seek them out. If I'd seen Steve's book on the shelf at my favorite bookstore, I wouldn't have bought it. So I'm not a "raving fan" of the genre. The reason I agreed to review it was to see if it was worth recommending to my list.

I will definitely be recommending it.

While I'm not sure I'll embrace every aspect of what he teaches, Steve's book has opened my eyes and already made a positive difference in my life. One example: after years of popping in and out of the Warrior Forum, I finally did my first WSO (with great results) after being inspired by something I read in this book.

I haven't even gotten into the nuts-and-bolts section where he tells you how to apply what you learn in the first section, but what I've read so far is excellent. I've highlighted a ton of stuff and will definitely be reading this book more than once.

Long story short: Read his book!

Mark Nehs · 10-11-2008, 05:05 PM

I was unaware he had a book out. Thanks!!

I would imagine the book is pretty darn good but I will have to find out for myself.

Bon508 Be sure to post a link to your review when it's done

John Derrick · 10-11-2008, 08:52 PM

Steve Pavlina is well respected in the self development community. I have not had to time to check his book out as of yet, but I too am interested in hearing what others have to say.

One could get lost on his website with the hundreds of pages of material.

ab4444 · 10-13-2008, 03:04 PM

He claims he has read over 1000 self development/success books. From reading his website and skimming his book, his thoughts have some uniqueness to them and very good. If you don't get the book, I would encourage everyone to see his website.

Orion777 · 10-15-2008, 08:34 AM

I thoroughly enjoy his web site, so if the book is half as good as his web site, it will be worth reading.

BillPerry · 10-19-2008, 02:33 AM

I reviewed the book on my site. I liked it overall. My review is on my blog. I can't post URLs yet since I haven't posted very much.

Karen Blundell · 10-20-2008, 10:03 PM

I plan on buying the book because I've been a returning visitor of Steve's site. I'm quite sure I will enjoy the book because I really like the site content.

vorales · 10-20-2008, 10:24 PM

I didnt knew about Steve Pavlina's book, will try to get one.

Thanks for sharing.

Joshua Houghton · 10-22-2008, 03:25 PM

I will have a review up in a couple days. I too, got his book from the review program he offered on his site a while back. Overall the book is well written and organized. He touches on some topics that many personal development books never touch on. Very good book overall.

Bon508 · 10-26-2008, 04:58 PM

Finally finished my review. It's here:
Personal Development for Smart People

It's my first detailed book review. Let me know what you think, OK?

Phil Jones · 11-02-2008, 06:16 PM

I have just finished reading this book thanks to the great reviews given here. I'm very pleased with how deep Steve goes into each of the topics his book covers. Although I really don't think this book is for anyone who isn't open to new concepts.

If you want to improve your life this book will be like gold to you.

warrenhw · 11-02-2008, 10:30 PM

Steve's ideas come across as very honest and often they're really though provoking. His book is a very worthwhile read.

While I'm at it, I'll also mention that I've done a guide reading with his wife Erin which was really, really interesting.

And Bonnie, your book review is outstanding. I really appreciate the care and attention you put into it.

Bon508 · 11-03-2008, 03:34 PM

Hey Warren, you just helped me decide to write more book reviews in the future. Thanks!

warrenhw · 11-03-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bon508

Hey Warren, you just helped me decide to write more book reviews in the future. Thanks!

You're welcome. If they're that well done, you'll be doing a real service!

Joshua Uebergang · 11-10-2008, 04:25 AM

I ordered it last week and should be reading it within 2 weeks time. With his foot hold in the online self development industry, how could you not read it?

10-11-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
Phil Jones HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 142 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People Has anyone read Steve Pavlina's book Personal Development For Smart People? Any feedback from fellow Warriors? Kind Regards

10-11-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Bon508 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 189 Thanks: 74 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I'm about half-way through it, Phil. (I responded to Steve's invitation to get his book free in exchange for writing a review about it.) I've bought a few self-improvement books here and there over the years, but I generally don't seek them out. If I'd seen Steve's book on the shelf at my favorite bookstore, I wouldn't have bought it. So I'm not a "raving fan" of the genre. The reason I agreed to review it was to see if it was worth recommending to my list. I will definitely be recommending it. While I'm not sure I'll embrace every aspect of what he teaches, Steve's book has opened my eyes and already made a positive difference in my life. One example: after years of popping in and out of the Warrior Forum, I finally did my first WSO (with great results) after being inspired by something I read in this book. I haven't even gotten into the nuts-and-bolts section where he tells you how to apply what you learn in the first section, but what I've read so far is excellent. I've highlighted a ton of stuff and will definitely be reading this book more than once. Long story short: Read his book!
	*Bonnie*

10-11-2008, 05:05 PM	#3
Mark Nehs HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WI, USA. Posts: 305 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I was unaware he had a book out. Thanks!! I would imagine the book is pretty darn good but I will have to find out for myself. Bon508 Be sure to post a link to your review when it's done
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10-11-2008, 08:52 PM	#4
John Derrick HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State, USA. Posts: 495 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Contact Info	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People Steve Pavlina is well respected in the self development community. I have not had to time to check his book out as of yet, but I too am interested in hearing what others have to say. One could get lost on his website with the hundreds of pages of material.
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10-13-2008, 03:04 PM	#5
ab4444 Warrior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People He claims he has read over 1000 self development/success books. From reading his website and skimming his book, his thoughts have some uniqueness to them and very good. If you don't get the book, I would encourage everyone to see his website.
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10-15-2008, 08:34 AM	#6
Orion777 Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I thoroughly enjoy his web site, so if the book is half as good as his web site, it will be worth reading.
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10-19-2008, 02:33 AM	#7
BillPerry Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I reviewed the book on my site. I liked it overall. My review is on my blog. I can't post URLs yet since I haven't posted very much.
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10-20-2008, 10:03 PM	#8
Karen Blundell HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Canada Posts: 452 Thanks: 178 Thanked 77 Times in 65 Posts Social Networking	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I plan on buying the book because I've been a returning visitor of Steve's site. I'm quite sure I will enjoy the book because I really like the site content.
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10-20-2008, 10:24 PM	#9
vorales HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: , , Malaysia. Posts: 437 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I didnt knew about Steve Pavlina's book, will try to get one. Thanks for sharing.
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10-22-2008, 03:25 PM	#10
Joshua Houghton Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I will have a review up in a couple days. I too, got his book from the review program he offered on his site a while back. Overall the book is well written and organized. He touches on some topics that many personal development books never touch on. Very good book overall.
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10-26-2008, 04:58 PM	#11
Bon508 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 189 Thanks: 74 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People Finally finished my review. It's here: Personal Development for Smart People It's my first detailed book review. Let me know what you think, OK?
	*Bonnie*

11-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#12
Phil Jones HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 142 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I have just finished reading this book thanks to the great reviews given here. I'm very pleased with how deep Steve goes into each of the topics his book covers. Although I really don't think this book is for anyone who isn't open to new concepts. If you want to improve your life this book will be like gold to you.

11-02-2008, 10:30 PM	#13
warrenhw Warren Wojnowski Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People Steve's ideas come across as very honest and often they're really though provoking. His book is a very worthwhile read. While I'm at it, I'll also mention that I've done a guide reading with his wife Erin which was really, really interesting. And Bonnie, your book review is outstanding. I really appreciate the care and attention you put into it.
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11-03-2008, 03:34 PM	#14
Bon508 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 189 Thanks: 74 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People Hey Warren, you just helped me decide to write more book reviews in the future. Thanks!
	*Bonnie*

11-10-2008, 04:25 AM	#16
Joshua Uebergang literally above the crowd War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ipswich, Australia. It's 30min South-West from Brisbane. Posts: 1,942 Thanks: 9 Thanked 23 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development For Smart People I ordered it last week and should be reading it within 2 weeks time. With his foot hold in the online self development industry, how could you not read it?
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