Sunday, April 13, 2008

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Submitted by: Jody Hare


Generally, what inspires you to read?
Relaxation - it's how I unwind at midnight when I get home after a 15-hour work-day..

When did you first read The Secret?
Summer 2007.

How did you come to read this book?
Oprah and a friend's recommendation.

Why has this book inspired you the most?
It really forces you to think about how you present and process ideas...rather than dwelling on the 1 you got wrong, focusing on the 99 you got right.

In reading this book, how has your life been influenced or changed?
Learned
"What you focus on expands!" For example, rather than writing "Don't hesitate to contact me.", phrasing it "Feel free to contact me.", eliminates the negative element of the message, and changes outlook and reaction.