Peaks and Valleys

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Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You At Work and In Life, is the story of a young man who lived in a valley and was somewhat dissatisfied with the way his life was going. The young man was dissatisfied with his career, friends and family. In his discontent he decided to go on a journey to the peak of the mountain hoping to find happiness and success. Peaks and Valleys provide a fantastic approach to visualizing and developing realistic plans to achieve one’s goals. The valley represents the self defeating ways that people give up on ideas that would otherwise be achievable. The valleys need patience, dedication and resilience to achieve. The peaks encompass one’s ability to realize their individual strengths and the competence to change the outcome of tough situations. This book is resourceful in providing life skills that enable individuals to rely on their abilities to conquer fear. In life there are setbacks and low points that a person has no power to control. The author reiterates that the setbacks never last for ever and that people need a positive attitude to overcome them. In life we all experience an abundance of valleys and peaks, however having the proper tools and right mindset is what enables people to endure the troubles in life until the time for relief arrives. I was simply amazed at how much I learn about myself in reading this book. Peaks and Valleys enlightened and motivated me to work on the things that need correcting in my life to reach my peak. I also believed that this book provides me with confirmation that there’s good hidden in a bad time and I have to relax and know that valleys end. My favorite quote in the book is “valleys are moments when you long for what is missing” (pg 46). The author gives us ways of getting out of valleys sooner, how to stay on peaks longer, and how to get to the next peak in life. He tells
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