A. Herbinger

Be Prepared to Level Up

Revisado: 09-18-20

If you’re looking for a light pep talk along the lines of “if you can dream it, you can do it; 5 easy steps to get there,” I would brace yourself, because that’s not what this is. It can be a bit uncomfortable. Logan Gelbrich’s explanation of what it means to “go right” motivates you to follow your dreams, insisting and proving that doing what you want most to do IS the “reasonable” thing to do. BUT, it does so with the emphasis that it’s not an easy endeavor; true mastery of your chosen craft does not come easily, and you won’t just get lucky. You will be called to be vulnerable and get real with yourself, and then to commit. And in this pursuit, you should be prepared and eager to encounter adversity, because that is what will strengthen you, help you experience creative flow, and will ultimately lead to reaching your peak expression.

Interspersed among the strategies laid out in the book are numerous stories and insights from notable names in all industries; i.e., you don’t have to identify as an “athlete” to learn and grow from the concepts in this book. The concepts and strategies are universally transferable. From hat makers to stand-up comedians, from elementary school teachers to elite athletes, there are bursts of inspiration that can relate to everyone and that show you how you can make a huge difference in the world doing what you love, no matter what that is.

I just completed my first run-though of this through the audiobook. While it is great to listen to the author explain everything himself, I do not recommend the audiobook as your sole resource for this. It is a great component to have because you can access the information hands-free, but there is too much packed into each chapter to really get a full grasp of it in one go. Perhaps it’s the perpetual student in me, but these are strategies that lend themselves to underlining, annotations, and marking for future and continual reference. I feel like I’ve only skimmed the surface, but I hope to delve deeper upon receiving my hard copy.

You make the greatest contribution and impact when you reach your peak expression. I highly recommend this book as an invaluable tool in figuring out exactly what that means for you. If it’s in your heart, you CAN do it; just be prepared to level up.

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