Take Command by Joe Hart and Michael Crom is a self-help book that offers the tools and teaches the reader how to take command of their own lives and how to achieve a better and happier version of their lives. From topics like building one’s confidence, dealing with stress and criticism, or building your vision for life, the authors provide the perfect tools and examples of people and situations concerning these topics so that the reader can achieve their own goals in life and unchain their full potential.

One of the aspects that I liked about is the easy-to-understand and easy-to-read manner of the book. Also, most of the topics discussed in the book piqued my interest, as I found that I lacked mastery of them, like the topic of "Deal with Stress" or "Deal with Difficult People". I also liked how the authors provided examples of situations concerning the topic discussed. These aspects made it so much easier to fully grasp the information. It's one thing to read about a concept, and another to see it used in a real-life example. ( )

This is a self-help book, but also a book to help you make positive changes in your personal life, work life, and to make a difference in the world. The authors give a series of examples, citing people who have come up against obstacles and have found a way to move beyond them. They name famous people as well as ordinary people who have taken command of their lives.
At the end of each chapter, they provide steps for you to take to put this advice into practice. Things like setting a routine, establishing trust, examining your choices. I found some of this advice to be thought-provoking, and has me thinking of ways to put it into practice. ( )

It seems like there are so many self-help books on the market today, and it can be hard to pick out the true gems from the heaping pile of results that bombard you when you search for them. This book is absolutely one of those gems. It contains solid advice that I’m sure many people other than me can relate to, and addresses them in a way that’s easy to read and digest. There are some great suggestions for dealing with stress and connecting with other people that are easy to implement. The anecdotes that were inserted with each technique were interesting, and helped to show how each suggestion could be applied in real world situations. Highly recommend for anyone looking to boost their confidence and improve their success and relationships. ( )

I received a copy of this book for free for promotional purposes.

This was a very insightful read!

What I liked the most about this book was how accessible it is. It’s written in a very clear and concise way which makes it easy to follow and absorb.

The advice in the book is very practical and doable. Nothing feels out of reach or too hard to do. The anecdotes and stories from real life people also make the advice more relatable.

The organization of the book is also on point. Organization is so critical in nonfiction books because it is easy to get lost in them if not done well. This book is broken up into 3 parts, with multiple chapters in each part outlining a more focused subtopic. At the end of each chapter are 1-2 pages summarizing the the main points and action steps, making it easy to reference a particular topic without having to reread the whole chapter.

The book ends with a short concluding chapter which I really appreciated. One of my biggest pet peeves with nonfiction books is when they end with no wrap up. Concluding chapters always make the book feel more complete.

Overall, I recommend this book if you are looking to venture into a self-help book! It’s a quick and easy read and will definitely encourage you to take command of your life. ( )

Why do our thoughts and feelings prevent us from obtaining a full and fruitful life? As we age, fear, confidence and self doubt start to creep in and cause blocks and imaginary hurdles that prevent us from achieving our full potential in life, work, relationships etc… Joe Hart’s Take Control offers powerful tools and time-tested methods to help you live an intentional life by transforming how you approach your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and future.

I was recommended to read this book and I have to say it has turned out to be some of the best advice I’ve been given by a friend. I was sceptical at first but willing to give it a read, and I found it to be very informative and quite inspiring. Using a set of principles to truly understand your thoughts, visions, emotions and finding out who you really are, almost going back to basics and understanding yourself from the inside out, only then can you start to make the changes necessary to improve yourself and enrich your life and relationships. We can create our own path and live the life we want to live and this book is an easy to understand guide to doing just that. Recommended. ( )