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Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter

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A very thought provoking overview of the simple (yet not so simple) job of making the most of your life. Written in a down-to earth style that makes it easy to understand, yet still challenges you to reach to become more of what is good and right in order to succeed in life. Begins with a look at what success is and is not, and moves on to how your choices and reactions to circumstances direct where your life will go. Topics include, Life is hard, Life is Fun, Attitude, Habits, Thankfulness, Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Self-motivation, Goals, Hard work, Sacrifice, Time Management, Self image, Balanced Care of Body, Mind and Spirit, and Persistance in the Face of Failure. A great choice for teachers, parents and those who guide youth. A very enjoyable read...because it is so true! I'm planning on giving several as gifts! What a fabulous book! Read it! You won't be sorry!

Its timeless message on character education should be read by every child, parent and teacher. It is sure to become a classic.

I have given away at least five copies to family and friends!

It was awarded Best Inspirational Book of the Year 2000 by Writer's Digest Magazine.

I have donated a few select books that have been added to my local Public Library. This is by far the best inspirational and motivational book I have read so far. It contains the wisdom of the ages and essential life truths.

A few of the books I have donated are: HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE: Ideas and Principles They Don't Teach in School by Ned Grossman, MASTER SUCCESS: Create a Life of Purpose, Passion, Peace and Prosperity by Bill FitzPatrick, a local author from Natick, MA, FREEDOM FROM FEAR: Learn How to Live Life to the Fullest by Mark Matteson, The story of one man's discovery of simple truths that lead to wealth, joy and peace of mind, and I DARE YOU By William H. Danforth.

I highly recommend Life's Greatest Lessons, as it teaches the wisdom of the ages. This book is so wonderful, that after I finished it, I went back and re-read it again. Periodically, I will reread certain chapters again. I am very select in what I choose to donate to the library. I am donating it to the library so it can benefit the most people possible. This book on character education is a topic not normally taught in schools. It is an "owner's manual for a happy and successful life." It describes in a simple easy to understand manner, common-sense life skills that can be applied immediately to enhance and enrich anyone's life.

I can't believe the amount of direction this book can give in life. It has some very good lessons about living life to the fullest and making the most of who you are. I would recommend this book to everyone because I think at some point it is good for all of us to evaluate ourselves.

I think that this book is especially good for teachers so that these lessons can be passed along to children/students. Too often children are not exposed to these lessons, which I believe would make them much more aware of what they want to do with their lives.

An outstanding book that lays out in an intelligent way those core principles that lead to true success and happiness. Although the book is relatively short, it packs in a timeless message that can be helpful to all who are open to it. Ignore the snobbish tone of the professional reviewer; the writer simply states his case without a lot of hype as most writers of the genre do. The book was well worth my time.

The only "self-help" book I've read before this was Anthony Robbin's 'Awaken the Giant Within', good if you need a pep-talk but otherwise of no lasting effect. My mother gave me this and I was skeptical at first but I thought "I might as well have a look over it and see if there's anything useful in it".
I'm glad I made that decision, because 'Life's Greatest Lessons' is actually quite a good book and has a lot of stuff you wish your elders (parents, teachers, relatives etc.) had passed on to you. Thank goodness this book is around, because it's like a compendium of accumulated wisdom from people who have been through life (kudos to Andrew Urban for managing to get pretty much a complete set of neccesary wisdoms). I found I already had some of the lessons down pat, and others were like a cruel realisation that I knew all along but was subconsciously ignoring (mainly the 'life is hard' section).
The things in this book will most likely have a lifelong effect, although I've found I've had to go back to the book from time to time to refresh my memory of things I'd forgotten. I doubt anyone can learn all the lessons on the first read so it's a good idea to have a copy around.

This book has had a profound effect on my life! It is well written in a logical, easy to read manner. It is also a quick read - took me 2 days. Hal Urban uses simple language to remind us of simple concepts that change the way we approach every day life. Since reading this book I have had much more of a positive outlook and attitude to life, my confidence has increased, I've become more relaxed and my relationships have greatly improved. This is the best investment I've ever made!!!

This is my first Hal Urban book but it is refreshing and has some really good things to think about presented in a simple, honest and straight forward way. When you are needing a lift and or know someone who might need some 'direction' this is a good read. It is easy to read, chapters arent long and you can read one a night if you want ... worth the price of admission.

I read this book a little every night before I sleep. I sleep better because the book is uplifting and I go to work a little stronger spiritually. Many times we are already at this level, but we can be brought down to the negativity level so quickly by others. Reading this book and re-reading will help you form those "good habits" that most of us already have but seem to throw away at the front door of work (sometimes the door to our vehicle). I work in a very negative environment and really need to be uplifted. After I read this book the first time, I re-read one chapter before I go home, so I can leave the negativity at work. I will also be buying copies for friends and those "others" (who need it immediately). I had the pleasure of meeting Hal Urban and he practices what he preaches. Great book!

This simple little book is one of those that points out universal truths that we have all heard. There's nothing exactly new here. What there is here is a well written and clear way for us to understand what's really important to get out of life. Perhaps it's a way of looking over our lives and getting rid of a lot of emotional baggage that we've been carrying about.

We all know that success is more than making money. But do we really believe that? I found out when I left a high stress, high paid marketing vice president's job and moved to a little town in the country -- No stress, little money but enough, and the nicest bunch of people you'd ever want to meet.

Once in a while you just need to sit down and decide what's important. There are twenty chapters in this book, and each one is a lesson in its own right. Any one of them just might be the one that makes you skip the heart attack that's building up.

Read this book every year or two just to keep your life on target.

I know that phrase is used a lot, but I don't use it a lot. I can honestly say that about THIS book....and I read a lot of self-help books. Not because I'm "messed up", but because I LOVE to learn. If I can read a book that can help me be a better person, I will read it...and not just READ....I absorb it and put it into practice. This book did that for me. It even changed the relationship I'm in. We are very serious, but have been having some communication problems. This book caused ME to change so much that my partner also changed and now our relationship has never been better. It showed (or reminded me) what kind of person I want to be, HOW to be that person, what is important in life, how to relate better to the people in my life that matter.....and I could just go on and on, but I won't. I just wanted to say that I got it at our library and it made SUCH an impact on me that I came here and bought the book used so I can go back OFTEN and refer to things I want to constently remember. To me, it's a book that EVERY person should read. I'm giving it as gifts to my grandchildren and children for their birthdays. GREAT BOOK!!!