24-Hour Turnaround, The: Discovering the Power to Change [Mass Market Paperback]

Neil Eskelin (Author), Jim Hartness (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002

The 24-Hour Turnaround challenges people to spend one hour reading and contemplating each of the book's 24 chapters and to make a heartfelt decision to change in the area each chapter addresses. The premise is that decisions made in those 24 hours will transform the reader's career, health, relationships, and overall attitude. The authors provide specific, doable advice, biblical affirmation, and motivating examples to help readers turn their lives around. Topics include improving self-worth, setting achievable goals, controlling anxiety, winning by quitting, making the most of money, discovering excellence, and more.

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From the Back Cover

The greatest hurdle to change is the first step-the actual decision to do it. After that, anything is possible. The decision takes only a moment, but its impact may last a lifetime. With time-tested advice and inspiring examples, Jim Hartness and Neil Eskelin challenge you to turn your life around. They show you how to use 24 one-hour time periods to: " Set achievable goals " Break bad habits " Improve your self-esteem " Control anxiety and fear " Increase your motivation " Use time and money wisely " Strive for excellence and integrity " Develop humor and enthusiasm " Take time for daily renewal " And more! Jim Hartness was trained in psychotherapy at the University of North Carolina graduate school and is a pastor, counselor, and author of Escape: Freedom from Life's Greatest Traps. Neil Eskelin is a distinguished motivational speaker and the author of Leading with Love and What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do.

About the Author

Jim Hartness was trained in psychotherapy at the University of North Carolina graduate school and is a pastor, counselor, and author of Escape: Freedom from Life's Greatest Traps. Neil Eskelin is a distinguished motivational speaker and the author of Leading with Love and What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Revell (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800786971
• ISBN-13: 978-0800786977
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,615,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Help We Can All Use, March 29, 2000

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This review is from: 24-Hour Turn-Around, The: Change Your Life One Hour at a Time (Paperback)

This is an easy-to-read self-help book which doesn't get bogged down with words. It is subdivided into 24 one-hour segments. The idea is to read each, perhaps one per day, and spend an hour thinking and then acting upon the suggestions.

It differs from many such books in that you can easily put it down and pick it up later without losing continuity. It does have a Christian slant, though could be useful for anyone.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best self-help book ever!!, January 9, 2005

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This review is from: 24-Hour Turnaround, The: Discovering the Power to Change (Mass Market Paperback)

If you are suffering from depression, low self-esteem, feelings of helplessness - this book is a "must read". I could not put it down. I have read it, and will again read it. I want to remember the details. I am so very happy that I ran across this book because it has changed my life. I feel ready to take on the world.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice, biblical affirmation, and inspiring examples., June 2, 2009

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This review is from: 24-Hour Turn-Around, The: Change Your Life One Hour at a Time (Paperback)

"The 24 Hour Turn-Around: Discovering the Power to Change" by Jim Hartness & Neil Eskelin is a quick, enjoyable, read with a positive message that contains good advice, biblical affirmations, and inspiring examples. Having read and reviewed many "Self-Help" books, I enjoyed this one, even if I was familiar with some of the examples the authors used in some chapters.

The 24 hours are not that you can turn your life around in one day, but rather there are 24 chapters and the authors suggest you read a chapter and meditate and think about that chapter for an hour, and take action, before going on to the next. The chapters are short, just a few pages each, but if you actually do think about the message and how it could relate to your life and circumstances, you would undoubtedly further ahead toward success.

Jim Hartness is a pastor, and as I mentioned above, there are biblical references throughout the text. These do not come across as "preachy" but rather as examples that reinforce the positive message the authors share. While Christians may enjoy these lessons the most, I do not believe those that do not share this faith will be distracted or feel like the authors are trying to convert them. The use of biblical examples was done very well in a way to help everyone, regardless of faith.

Some of the chapters, or hours to ponder, include: A New Look at Your Goals, Bend Without Breaking, Winning by Quitting, How to Reorder Your Day, Your Newborn Body, The Look of a Winner, The Power of Persistence, and Celebrate a Grand New You!

I agree with Zig Zigler that motivation is like bathing. Neither lasts, so that is why he recommends each daily. Just as we bathe or shower each day, it is good to fill our minds with positive thoughts and examples to help us stay motivated and on the right path. "The 24 Hour Turn-Around" contains such a message. It is positive, contains good examples, provides great advice, and if you decide to act on the principles they share, you can turn your life around, or if you are already on the right track, it will keep your motivation up to continue to succeed. Recommended for anyone who needs a positive message and encouraging advice toward succeeding in life.

Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks and the dvds: Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking Essentials series and articles including a regular column on negotiation for The Montana Lawyer. Alain Also wrote a series of articles called Lessons From The Apprentice.