Introduction Robert Ransom’s *How to Journal for Beginners* is a beautifully crafted guide that transforms the idea of journaling from an overwhelming task into a fulfilling and approachable habit. The book is not just about putting pen to paper; it’s about finding a space for self-reflection, creativity, and personal growth. Ransom’s warm, conversational tone and practical advice make this a standout resource for anyone curious about journaling, regardless of experience. Book Review: How to Journal for Beginners by Robert Ransom What sets this book apart is its gentle encouragement. Ransom speaks directly to beginners, addressing the fears and doubts that often hold people back. He dismantles the myth that journaling is only for those with artistic talent or profound thoughts, reminding readers that every word they write has value. His message is simple but powerful: journaling isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being authentic. Ransom’s approach is refreshingly practical. He does...
Introduction The fifth principle of Napoleon Hill's 17 principles of success is the Pleasing Personality. Personal initiative is that aspect of success, which in the process of rendering one’s paramount purpose into its physical financial equivalent, initiates the transition of faculty of imagination into action. Success, if chosen above mediocrity, requires you to learn to act on your own personal initiative. It must be achieved by you for yourself without anybody’s interference or suggestions, as to, what should be done or how should it be done. Cyrus H. K. Curtis, the former owner of the Saturday Evening Post, once said that two kinds of men never amount to much; First, those who cannot do as they are told, Second, those who can do nothing else!’ This implies that people who move on their own personal initiative without being told what to do or why they should do it, are the ones who amount to something worthwhile in life. A person who is habitual of taking action on his own pe...