Review: “From Agony to Bliss: Turn Your Limiting Beliefs Into Limitless Success”
An inspiring self-help guide to rising above your own fears and limitations
This was my thirty-sixth book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. This review also appears on Reedsy.
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The Premise
Providing valuable insight into the human psyche, the author enlightens us as to what boundaries stand in our way to success, and advises ways to circumvent this negativity and triumph to achieve our goals.
The Pros & Cons
This is an inspiring self-help guide to rising above your own fears and limitations.
It is true that “Beliefs can make you or break you” — understanding the difference between empowering and disempowering beliefs is key to one’s mental health. As the author explains, our modern “threats” in society are related to the events that can change our well-known path to survival:
If we are used to a routine that our belief system accepts as safe, it would be challenging to change it.
I appreciated that the book is well presented and laid out, and aptly researched, interweaving quotes from renowned historical sources (emperors, philosophers, religious leaders, author, poets, etc.) as well as more modern scientifically-based sources. As each chapter unfolds, it provides take-aways and checklists to refer to, engaging the reader in guided exercises to break away from their negative thinking and focus on self-development.
The resources provided (some of which are accessible online) were useful, and the goal-setting practices are easy to follow. I also liked the use of dialogue exchanges to connect with readers, as these “voices” resonate with us all; these are all thoughts we have heard or experienced that get in the way of our success. Finally, I found it insightful that he mentions society is centred on “brainwashing” by family and friends among communities:
They have passed their beliefs on us as the truth. As a result, the way we work is not our way. We didn’t choose to listen to them, but our subconsciousness was imbued with their beliefs. What we can do now, however, is say “That’s enough.”
I admit this is quite similar to other self-help books, and there is nothing radically new here, but overall this was a good read, and provides many useful resources.
Conclusion
Though I did wish it was more differentiated from others on the market, I enjoyed this self-help book and appreciate the research and effort put into compiling it in an easy-to-read and digestible format. I believe it will be valuable for its target market, and I would recommend to other readers. I really liked the short chapters and overall layout, and I think it will be particularly useful as part of someone’s daily ritual to practice mindfulness and cope with stress in their day-to-day lives.
