This week One Week One Book (OWOB) series is on “Abundance Now” by Lisa Nichols and Janet Switzer. Lisa Nichols is one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers. A media personality and corporate CEO that has reached and served almost 30 million people. Lisa is also a bestselling author of six books. She has appeared on numerous television shows such as Oprah, The Today Show, The Steve Harvey Show and many more.
Janet Switzer is a popular media personality and has been featured in various publications such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Times, Time Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and etc. She’s the New York Times bestselling coauthor and marketing strategist behind The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be— one of my favourite books.
I categorize this book under Positive Mindset and Personal Growth. This book really “abundance” with great ideas. Every page is packed with inspirations and strategies. It covers everything from mindset, skills and behavior in order to achieve abundance in life.
Foreword by Steve Harvey;
“Several months earlier, I’d asked Lisa to coach me on building a self-development division of my company. Having used strategies for personal success to build my career in radio, comedy, and television, I wanted to help my audience and radio listeners with information that could change their lives, too. Over the past year and a half, Lisa has helped me do just that”.
There are some of the key take away I would like to share;
- “You do not have to master everything. Please avoid spending “ dollar time” on “penny task”. We should invest 80% of our time on the matters that give the greatest impact. It should be in every aspect of our life; projects, relationship or revenue generator.
- “Live in your own lane and not in someone’s else”. Do what you do best and let others theirs. It is ok to ask for help.
Some more points….
- “Do it afraid” : navigate your fear through the fear-storms. The truth is you don’t have to outrun fear. But you do have to look it in the face and take action anyway. It’s real simple. If you never give yourself permission to fail, you’ve never really given yourself permission to succeed. How to overcome fear? Seek information, knowledge, and advice because someone else has accomplished something that you want to achieve.
- Staying inspired and motivated is one of key elements for greater abundance. How can we stay inspired and motivated? I love these ideas ; (a) Step-up your game by taking up new challenges ..try something new especially when things become so routine. (b) Celebrate all wins; both big and small. This will help to build momentum. (c) Always be a never-ending learner. A curious mind is an active mind. (d) Live in the now. Practice gratitude, edify others and be fully present.
Call For Action
What is your greatest fear at the moment that stopping your from achieving or completing your important work? Make a list of people or resources that you can use to obtain advise, knowledge or help. Go seek them out.