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Recipe for Success: The 21 Indispensable Things That Can Help You Succeed in Life

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I haven't read an abundance of self-help books in my day; perhaps the reason I love fiction is because it allows me to immerse myself in the characters' problems and ignore my own. I selected to review RECIPE FOR SUCCESS on a whim because it sounded interesting and I figured it was worth a shot -- especially since we all have areas of our lives that can be improved.

I've always been a bit of a packrat. I find it hard to let go of things for fear that I'll need them at a later date. Nevertheless, the clutter gets to me at times; it makes me feel anxious, nervous, or tired. Well, it turns out that one of Etuk's twenty-one indispensable things is to clear the clutter. I identified with nearly every sentence the author wrote, and it was somewhat of a wake-up call. I have since committed myself to clearing a little clutter every day.

In addition to the section on organization, Etuk provides many other tips that I think anyone can use to improve habits, work, and life in general. For instance, time management, recordkeeping, taking time out for oneself, building a strong family base, gaining and maintaining spiritual health, and believing in oneself are all covered. Realistically, who can argue that these principles can improve a person's quality of life? In general, these are universal concepts. While Dr. Etuk employs many Christian Bible verses and quotes into his work, most of the principles and guidelines can be adapted to fit any religion or culture.

Dr. Etuk's writing was concise and easy to digest, and the book was well-organized and nearly flawless in the editing department. If you had told me a month ago that I would be singing the praises of a self-help book, I might have told you to go sit down somewhere. However, I am inspired to delve into this genre a bit more, thanks to Dr. Emma S. Etuk.

Reviewed by CandaceK
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

Recipe For Success: The Twenty-One Indispensable Things That Can Help YOU Succeed In Life by author, professional historian, and motivational speaker Emma S. Etuk is an informative compendium of information and observational study discerning the most productive approach to securing and leading a successful life. Authoritatively guiding readers through the ideas and ideals of a progressive mentality, Recipe For Success offers a "reader friendly" interpretation analyzing and detailing the essentials (and variations) of what constitutes success and the many attributes necessary for becoming a complete success in life including such factors as planning, purpose, vision, time management, good health, single-mindedness, persistence, learning from mistakes, loving others, and so much more. Recipe For Success is very strongly recommended as the insightful and informative introduction to the fine art of living in happiness and contentment while adhering to a customized "road map" to personally defined success.