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Uncommon Sense: The S.T.A.R. Approach to Life Paperback – July 19, 2019

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Take your life to a new level! Break free from unhealthy cycles and patterns. A simple approach to creating the life you not just want, but need! Are you satisfied with your life? What if greater success and fulfillment are possible? Limiting beliefs, self-defeating patterns, conflicting priorities, and an unclear vision are challenges we all face. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In Uncommon Sense, you’ll learn practical ideas to put your relationships first without sacrificing your career. You’ll learn how to communicate better and manage your time more efficiently. You’ll unlock the keys to productivity in every aspect of your life. And you’ll learn how to nurture your gifts and achieve those goals you’ve put off for too long. It’s Uncommon Sense because it’s unlike any other method you’ll find. Using Bill’s unique S.T.A.R. approach, you’ll be able to take control of and create the life you truly want.
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    July 19, 2019
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    6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
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    0982848676
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0982848678
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Uncommon Sense" by Bill Abbate.]
4 out of 4 starsMonet_vaPosts: 254: Reviewer Page:onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-monet-va.htmlOfficial Review: Uncommon Sense by Bill Abbate
    Uncommon Sense by Bill Abbate is a self-help book focusing on the idea that your destiny is in your own hands. That it is up to you to create your own success and to take the responsibility of committing to your goals.

    The S.T.A.R. approach is Abbate's main tool. After years of reading self-help books and listening to motivational speakers, Abbate concluded that he needed to create his own method of success. It is simple and easy to understand, as well as challenging. Focusing largely on the idea of envisioning goals or success, the steps allow the reader to focus on one thing at a time and slowly progress to finally reaping new results.

    The book is divided into three sections: "Challenge Accepted", "Digging Deeper" and "Exercises and Resources". The first section focuses on S.T.A.R., taking the reader through a chapter by chapter guide through the tool. The second section encourages the reader to apply the approach and explains how to bring the different steps together. Lastly, the exercises and resources provided in the final chapter includes sections where the reader has to engage and use the book as an exercise book, filling in blank sections.

    One of my favourite sections in this book was the multiple resources added in the back of the book. Abbate has included a list of other books, as well as online video sources such as YouTube and TED talks which he recommends the reader explores after they have finished the book. Essentially Abbate guides the reader in the right direction as they complete their book so that they can continue on their journey which he has started them on.

    This book contained no spelling or grammar mistakes and seemed to be edited in a professional manner. There was no evidence of profanity and while the author has his own religious views, these are not forced upon the reader in any way, making the book suitable to people of any religion or non-religious beliefs.

    I have rated Uncommon Sense by Bill Abbate     4 out of 4 stars. Self-help books that contain exercises impress me and engage the reader in a way that most self-help books do not. Along with the professional editing and engaging writing, there was little fault I could find with this book and so, I believe it deserves a high rating.

    I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in becoming successful and who is ready to take their success into their own hands. I would even recommend it to teenage readers who are preparing to graduate and who are motivated to start their respective careers or are about to go to college.

    What a life changing book this is. Easy to read and it provides a simple, implementable method for creating not just a new life, but practically anything one could want. Charles Maney, CTL Publishing Group

    forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=126761&hilit=Bill+Abbate

    [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Uncommon Sense" by Bill Abbate.]
    4 out of 4 starsMonet_vaPosts: 254: Reviewer Page:onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-monet-va.htmlOfficial Review: Uncommon Sense by Bill Abbate
      Uncommon Sense by Bill Abbate is a self-help book focusing on the idea that your destiny is in your own hands. That it is up to you to create your own success and to take the responsibility of committing to your goals.

      The S.T.A.R. approach is Abbate's main tool. After years of reading self-help books and listening to motivational speakers, Abbate concluded that he needed to create his own method of success. It is simple and easy to understand, as well as challenging. Focusing largely on the idea of envisioning goals or success, the steps allow the reader to focus on one thing at a time and slowly progress to finally reaping new results.

      The book is divided into three sections: "Challenge Accepted", "Digging Deeper" and "Exercises and Resources". The first section focuses on S.T.A.R., taking the reader through a chapter by chapter guide through the tool. The second section encourages the reader to apply the approach and explains how to bring the different steps together. Lastly, the exercises and resources provided in the final chapter includes sections where the reader has to engage and use the book as an exercise book, filling in blank sections.

      One of my favourite sections in this book was the multiple resources added in the back of the book. Abbate has included a list of other books, as well as online video sources such as YouTube and TED talks which he recommends the reader explores after they have finished the book. Essentially Abbate guides the reader in the right direction as they complete their book so that they can continue on their journey which he has started them on.

      This book contained no spelling or grammar mistakes and seemed to be edited in a professional manner. There was no evidence of profanity and while the author has his own religious views, these are not forced upon the reader in any way, making the book suitable to people of any religion or non-religious beliefs.

      I have rated Uncommon Sense by Bill Abbate       4 out of 4 stars. Self-help books that contain exercises impress me and engage the reader in a way that most self-help books do not. Along with the professional editing and engaging writing, there was little fault I could find with this book and so, I believe it deserves a high rating.

      I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in becoming successful and who is ready to take their success into their own hands. I would even recommend it to teenage readers who are preparing to graduate and who are motivated to start their respective careers or are about to go to college.

      This book is well worth the time you will invest in reading it, something that can't be said for too many books today. The approach is easy to understand, and definitely provides the framework needed to improve one's life. John Humphrey, NFBL Leadership Association

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      This book will literally change the way you see and understand yourself and other people, in a healthy , life-building way.

      Product details

      • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Messy Miracles (July 19, 2019)
      • Language ‏ : ‎ English
      • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
      • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0982848676
      • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0982848678
      • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
      • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
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      Bill is a personal & career development expert, leadership/executive coach, consultant, and author. During his career he served as President & CEO, Managing Director, and in other high-level executive positions. He has long credited his focus on personnel development, and his own personal development, for his business success. After retiring from corporate life, he attended Duquesne University and became a certified professional coach, further enhancing his successfully established business, Cornerstone Team Development.

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      4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.0 out of 5 stars A true God send on how to stop limiting your beliefs.
      Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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      I have never written a book review before, but this book has changed my life. I had the same journal entries year after year of things I need to address and change. I’ve read book after book searching for a way to focus and attack challenges that I just couldn’t meet. Using the STAR method I changed from having an unclear vision of who I want to become and uncertainty of what my real priorities are to being focused and living intentionally and creatively with a much clearer vision of what I want my goals to reap. I loved the exercises because of the examples that are provided. Instead of being stuck with “I’m not sure how to answer this”, the example responses helped me to stop limiting my beliefs. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a new insight on a clear and concise way of becoming the person you really want to be.
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      Mike Kennedy, DDS
      5.0 out of 5 stars Uncommon Sense is worth your time to read.
      Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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      As a dentist and small business owner, I have read my share of motivational and self-help books. Bill's book is a quick read, where he helps us take a closer look at ourselves in a very honest, open, and thought provoking manner.
      The acronym S.T.A.R. is a simple memory aid to the basic theme of his book; the See, Think, Act, and Reap approach to improved living. For me, my "See" part needed the most improvement; the art of noticing. Know your destination in your mind (and on paper), then check regularly to ensure that you are on course. In this quick and distracting world, Bill emphasizes slowing down and being more aware.
      Business owner or not, any individual could benefit from the approach laid out in Uncommon Sense. Worth the time and money!
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      Bonnie C. Budzowski
      5.0 out of 5 stars Looking to make a change? Read this book!
      Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019
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      Author Bill Abbate has been through years of research, reflection, and action on designing the life he chooses to live. A near-fatal series of heart attacks and related life-threatening complications gave everything he had learned and believed a reality test. Bill Abbate is the real deal. If you are looking for a book that's chock full of ideas and exercises for improving your life, this book is for you.
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      Shawn F.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and powerful advice that anyone can understand and everyone needs!
      Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
      The author does a great job giving us a practical approach (S.T.A.R.) to look at our lives and understand how to move towards true significance and fulfillment in any aspect of life. He encourages and calls us to excellence and victory in every area of life whether it be business, relationships, finances or family with a paradigm that anyone can apply. It's filled with memorable quotes, helpful resources, and a wide breath of real life examples to which we can all relate. The author leads us to slow down and really look deeper into simple, yet transformative principles, we think we know but have often not thought through or applied well.

      "Always keep working on who you are becoming" (p106). Bill Abbate doesn't just inspire us to this goal but provides the coaching we all need. An excellent book with easy to understand concepts for anyone who wants to live life better! S.T.A.R. really is a DNA for better living. For the CEO to the stay at home parent and everyone in between, I highly recommend this book!
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      Rabid Reader
      5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read book to get your life and dreams in order
      Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
      Time management. Pursuit of passions. Catching dreams. Establishing your career. Setting your family on a firm foundation. These are just a few life goals that this book addresses and offers practical advice on. Using an easy-to-implement STAR method, Uncommon Sense offers a common-sense approach to the multi-tasking juggling act that so many of us fail under.

      Have dreams you want to pursue? Learn how to do it in a healthy way. Have a family that depends on you? Learn how to meet those needs without losing yourself. Have a career that demands much of you? Learn how to divide your time and sharpen your focus.

      If you want to live more fully and more actively without having to compromise the things you love, this book is for you.
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      Easytvb
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, I would recommend it to anyone looking for changes in work life balance
      Reviewed in Germany on September 20, 2019
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      Very interesting, good tips on life.
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