Comments on: Review: How to be Rich and Happy (by Tim Brownson and John P. Strelecky)

By: 10 Scary-but-Exciting Reasons to Work for Yourself — Aliventures

10 Scary-but-Exciting Reasons to Work for Yourself — Aliventures — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:29:30 +0000

[...] Tim includes the values coaching worksheets and process in the first chapters of his co-authored How to be Rich and Happy – hint, it’s cheaper to buy the book than to hire Tim for an hour. [...]

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:20:31 +0000

Well I could, but then again I think you nailed it so I’m not sure what to say!
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By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:06:29 +0000

Thanks Mary!

My take on it is that “personal development” is something that most of us do — or make grand resolutions to do! — with or without professional help. I’d say that the articles here on Aliventures could broadly be described as covering “personal development” topics.

“Life coaching” is getting some help with your personal development: outside assistance from someone who has trained in all sorts of methods or techniques that can lend you a hand. On the other hand, no life coach can actually do the work for you: you need to be committed to taking action.

I suppose a life coach plays the role that a personal trainer does, except a life coach helps with all aspects of your life, not just your workout routine!

Tim, feel free to jump in here…!

By: Mary E. Ulrich

Mary E. Ulrich — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:29:35 +0000

You are clear and organized–I like that too.

Because you wanted a question:
What is the difference between “life coaching” and “personal development”? They seem like the same thing to me.

By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:10:37 +0000

Thanks, Tracy! I’m a little bit *over* organised at times (ask anyone who knows me in real life…) I’m not someone who finds it easy to kick back and go with the flow!

It is indeed a beautiful book.

Tim, thanks for popping by to comment! Clearly, my review was so comprehensive that no-one had any questions. Maybe they’re all off buying and reading How to be Rich and Happy…

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:16:56 +0000

Ali, it seems I have killed your comments section too! I’m starting to get paranoid about this, maybe I need a life coach.

I just wanted to say thanks a lot for the review and also your honesty.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:19:22 +0000

Hi Ali, great review. There is something about how clear and organized you are that puts me in awe.

I agree with your assessment of the book. The price tag knocked me over at first, too but when I thought of it in terms of the potential value you’d receive, it didn’t seem so outlandish.

It was very beautifully produced, wasn’t it?