Book Review Redux: Reclaim Your Dreams

Jonathan aka All Purpose Ass-Kicker & Student of Jeet Kune Do

So here you go. A review.  Jonathan threw out the challenge to twitterland that people who wanted to review his book could get a copy for FREE.  I never back down from a challenge!

Lucky for me I had already bought a copy (I always seem to have stuff like that happen, it is funny really) BUT I like this book so much I wanted to do the review anyway.

Little back story.  I enjoy giving you guys history before I launch into why something is fabulous.  It is my firm belief that relationship is key when taking on recommendations.  I came across Jonathan’s blog, ILLUMINATED MIND, about a year ago.  It was one of the first blogs I visited that bucked conventional living and had tons of useful content to inspire & live your ‘dream life’.

I saw that he was selling an e-book that was called “Reclaim Your Dreams” (at the time I needed a bit of a kick start) so I bought it.  When I opened the book, I was very excited because I am such a big fan of his site.  The book did not disappoint.  It had the flair and content of his blog but able to get detailed and break things down more specifically.  The book is interesting because there are 2 parts (he uses a good analogy in the preface about gardening):

PART 1: Jonathan takes you through stuff that could be blocking you.  I know for me this is a topic that I always need help with.  Just what keeps you from living your best life.  He shines a light on those scary hangups & “cloggy bits”.  There is also some discussion of just how to get past those things.

PART 2: Here is where he will take you through how to live those dreams. Manifestation.  Really practical and achievable.  If you feel like you lack some of the tools to make your dreams happen, he will give you some suggestions & tips to support you with that.

This e-book is a quick read but it packs a punch.  He fills it to the gills with great insights plus additional ‘assignments’.  Each chapter has an ‘exercise’ and ‘points to meditate on’; these are great because it’s not just about having the dream but acting on it. Action is needed.

Having these aides really pointed me in the right direction- breaking it down into bite-sized pieces I could handle without getting bogged down.  Very nice indeed. There is nothing harder than trying to take on a new ‘program’ and it overwhelms you with “stuff”, Reclaims Your Dreams does none of that.  Simple & Powerful, like the writer. Very no-nonsense.

This book is wonderful and will be a great support & reference for when you need help moving from your ‘life in a box’ to ‘living free’.

If you want to check it out, get a free chapter to sample.  He offers the book for sale here (you can also get MORE book info & hiring him as a ‘kick-your-butt-into- gear’ life coach on this page).

One thing I HAVE to mention is that Jonathan has a beautiful and talented wife named Ev’Yan who also has her own creative pursuits.  You can check it out at Apricot Tea. She is a supremely talented jewelry maker and fashionista.

Bio: Jonathan Mead is interested in creating a social movement of liberation, based on people living on their own terms. In his spare time he studies Jeet Kune Do and other ass-kicking strategies. He’s currently researching how to get paid to exist.