Product Description

“Just be yourself!” People say it all the time, but how do we actually live it?

For more than a decade Matthew Kelly has been helping people discover the best version of themselves. Now, in Perfectly Yourself, he addresses the opportunities and obstacles that we encounter once we decide to ask life’s big questions: Who am I? What am I here for? Focusing on nine powerful and practical lessons, Kelly shows us how to find lasting happiness in a changing world.

We all have an insatiable need to grow and improve: Every year millions of us buy books and attend workshops in the hope that we will lose weight, improve our relationships, conquer debt, accomplish more in our careers, achieve financial independence, reach spiritual enlightenment, become better parents or lovers–the list goes on. We yearn for progress. And yet, many of us fail to achieve the transformations we desire.

“People don’t fail because they want to fail,” Kelly explains. “People don’t go on a diet because they want to get fat. People don’t get married to get divorced. Whether we are dealing with health and wellness, relationships, finances, spirituality, or career, people want to advance. Personal development animates us, brings us to life. In many cases one diet is as good as the next. One financial plan is as good as another. People are smart enough to work out which are the best, but still so many fail. We have to ask ourselves: Why?

“Fundamental to all transformation is understanding the dynamics of change so that we can be aware of the obstacles and opportunities that await us when we attempt to transform an area of our lives.”

Kelly teaches us how to find the balance between accepting ourselves for who we are and challenging ourselves to become all we are capable of being. He encourages us to unify the many aspects of our lives, and reveals how to move beyond other people’s expectations of who and what we should be.

Perfectly Yourself is for anyone who has ever failed at a diet, survived the collapse of a relationship, or wondered if he or she will ever find a fulfilling career. It’s a book for all of us who long to be at peace with who we are, where we are, and what we are doing, not in some distant tomorrow but here and now–today.


From the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14515 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-26
• Released on: 2008-02-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780345494528
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
Praise for The Rhythm of Life

“I loved this book! It provides significant insights into living a happier, healthier, more rewarding life.”
–Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

“The Rhythm of Life is a treasure for all those who dare to believe that there is a best-version-of-themselves. . . . Miss it at your peril!”
–Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager

“Matthew Kelly shows us how to find lasting happiness in a changing world . . . and how to fall in love again . . . with life. His message is both timely and timeless.”
–Hal Urban, author of Life’s Greatest Lessons

Praise for The Seven Levels of Intimacy

“A highly readable, well-written book that contains deep wisdom and practical guidance about relationships that will be useful to everyone seeking genuine and durable intimacy, especially couples. I highly recommend it.”
–Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples


From the Hardcover edition.

Review
Praise for The Rhythm of Life

“I loved this book! It provides significant insights into living a happier, healthier, more rewarding life.”
–Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

“The Rhythm of Life is a treasure for all those who dare to believe that there is a best-version-of-themselves. . . . Miss it at your peril!”
–Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager

“Matthew Kelly shows us how to find lasting happiness in a changing world . . . and how to fall in love again . . . with life. His message is both timely and timeless.”
–Hal Urban, author of Life’s Greatest Lessons

Praise for The Seven Levels of Intimacy

“A highly readable, well-written book that contains deep wisdom and practical guidance about relationships that will be useful to everyone seeking genuine and durable intimacy, especially couples. I highly recommend it.”
–Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples


From the Hardcover edition.

About the Author
Matthew Kelly is the author of several books, including The Rhythm of Life and The Seven Levels of Intimacy. His books have appeared on multiple bestseller lists including those of The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. For more than a decade Kelly has been traveling the globe, and three million people in more than fifty countries have attended his seminars. One of the great emerging voices of our time, Kelly is the founder of The Matthew Kelly Foundation, whose major charitable work is to help young people discover their mission in life. Kelly is also the president of Dream Manager Consulting, a Chicago-based consulting company that helps corporations and individuals identify and live their dreams.


From the Hardcover edition.

Customer Reviews

Enjoyable, thought-provoking read
If you're looking for a well-written bit of philosophy on life, happiness, and change I recommend this book. The style is conversational, honest, and there are no campy solutions and affirmations. I stumbled onto Kelly's work by fortunate accident and have enjoyed reading his conversational, realistic, approach to "being true to yourself." As the title promises, Kelly posits there are nine lessons for enduring happiness - and each lesson centers on self and our perceptions. Each chapter also ends with a lesson for being yourself and how to apply the message of the chapter.

Very Practical and Applicable Advice
I've read similar books before but was unable to practice the advice given. However, I was able to implement some of the advice given in Matthew Kelly's book. I especially liked his advice, where he asked people to do what they're passionate about, even just part-time, if it's not practical for them to quit their job to do it full-time. I did just that, and now I feel much more fulfilled. Thanks Matt.

Practical , Effective, Timley
I have read (and benefited) from many of the the Self-Improvement, Self -Help books on the market.... Kelly has a unique, yet effective style that identifies the issues (obstacles), and more importantly gives specifics to address and overcome them. I read Perfectly Yourself, and followed up by purchasing and reading Mr. Kelly's other two efforts.... they were both of the same quality as Perfectly Yourself, if you have given up on the Self Help industry, you owe it to yourself to give the above title a try, I was impressed. (And as an aside, I have never met the author)