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The Myth of Tomorrow: Seven Essential Keys for Living the Life You Want Today

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A friend of mine had recommended this book... I found I couldn't put the book down. The awakening exercises in the book grabbed me... this book gave me a way to take that thought and turn it into a positive force in my daily life. The different chapters and exercises on loving ourselves, others, and life and finding meaning gave me ways to
do things differently so my days seem richer. I find I'm not taking each day for granted like before. For that reason alone, the book has been a valuable read and I've heartily recommended to my friends and family.

As a social worker who has worked with cancer patients over the years, this book says it all. I've personally witnessed how many of these individuals experience the very changes Dr. Buffone describes so eloquently in his book. I've seen first hand the truth in his statement that "there is nothing that pushes us to live life more that the thought of losing it" and how this single thought can dramatically transform people's lives. I actually took the time to complete the awakening exercises he offers and found they helped me clear alot of distractions and laser in on the things in my life that really mattered. To my suprise, I've found myself using the Daily Whisper technique to motivate me to do small things I wouldn't normally do, like go out of my way to smile and say hello to people at work, call an old and dear friend for lunch, and take more time to have some fun with my daughter. If you really take the time to read it, this book will cause you to look deeply at yourself and your life and may even inspire you to change it. I plan to use it with my clients and give it as a gift to those I really care about. A great message that lends hope and courage to the reader!

I found the writing style easy to follow and packed with information. Parts seemed to be "written for me". I enjoyed the thought provoking quotes found throughout the book. Highly recommended by me.

The Myth of Tomorrow has helped me turn my fear of dying into something positive. I now think everyday of what is most important, the love I share with others and what I stand for while I'm on this earth. It's helped me stay centered in this crazy, hectic world.

This book has proven to be the ultimate time management tool for getting focused on what's most important in my life. Every day I notice myself thinking about my goals and then speending better time with my family and doing more things that I enjoy instead of getting lost in work.

this book really helped me to appreciate life in the "here and now", because the author points to several case studies in which he interviewed terminally ill clients to gain their perspective.

The lessons learned: none of us are promised tomorrow, take some risks, pursue your passion. I've learned that too much focus on work and "materialism" distracts from real meaning in life, such as: a committed relationship, family ties, & a spiritual lifestyle.

You get actual quotes from dying people telling you what they would have done differently in their life, if they only had more time to live it--- this is a great read for those who feel 'stuck in a rut' in their life.

I have mixed feeling about this book. I do appreciate the author's effort to wake readers up of the importance of both facing death and finding the meaning of life. The stories of his life threatened patients, the professional passages quoted and the self-tests are inspiring. However, dont know whether the author had tried too hard to put all his experience, knowledge, messages and solution sets in 261 pages or what, I find it a little bit tiring and disorganised. There's no summary in the end of each chapter nor tables of key points inserted between the long paragraphs of sophisticated messages. Believe it or not, I am not even sure whether "the 7 essential keys of living the life you want" mentioned in the front book cover refer to those packed loosely in the last chapter "Living on purpose". Pity that the author had not employed a good editor for the book to consolidate his inspirational ideas for better remembrance of and easier application by readers. Definitely worth a read, but not on the top priority list.

p.s. As usual in my reviews, below please find my favorite passages for your reference.

Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you. - Jean Paul Satre pg 63

Everything has been figured out, except how to live. - Jean Paul Satre pg 87

The ten essential principles/commandments of communication:- pg 190-196
1. Quiet inside
2. Quiet outside
3. Listen with your eyes and ears
4. Be direct
5. Take responsibility for yourself
6. Stay in the present
7. Focus on a single issue
8. Cleanse your talk
9. Be emphathetic
10. Make no assumptions

All the way to heaven is heaven. St. Teresa of Avila pg 257