WE AREN'T WHO WE ARE - Print paperback

this is an incredibly insightful book. it’s provided so many new perspectives, reframed my understanding of time, and helped me to love the struggle and change. “you must give yourself permission to be different in order to grow, progress, and create different results.”

i loved how he described fear as something you create, not something that actually exists. so instead of saying “i’m scared” choose to say “i’m creating fear about….” this shift has been extremely helpful 🙌🏽

the chapter on self-discipline is fire. he speaks to how important language is and how the words self and discipline just don’t strike the right note. instead he calls it persistent development resolve (PDR)— “ the explicit act of improving one self through intentional and sustained implementation of challenging methods and routines.” that just feels so much better than constantly correcting oneself. the intentional and sustained aspect is beautiful and succinct

i’d highly recommend to anyone who is ready to get unstuck and uplevel their life.

I cannot say enough great things about this book. For me, it really makes me think deep and open up my mind. It really helps me on my current life path and is a must read for anyone! Bravo!

Dustin Ogle’s Self-Help book is an interesting guide on how Readers can use their skills, increase their knowledge and learning, and activate those abilities to their fullest.

Ogle describes these abilities as “super powers.” They seem natural and normal to the person who has them but makes them stand out and be recognized and honored by others. The metaphor of comparing these abilities to super powers or magic gives Readers the understanding that they can use those abilities to help and assist others.

One of the ways that Readers can use those abilities to their fullest advantage is by changing thought patterns to become more empathetic and understanding. Sometimes we are too fixated on our own perspectives and points of view that we don't think of others whose experiences may be entirely different from our own. We fall into echo chambers and listen only to those in our specific groups.

Ogle suggests that a way to combat that echo chamber is to gain fresh perspectives through learning. If you come across something that you don't understand, make an effort to learn about it. Obtain new information and experiences to add onto what you already know. Even acknowledging that one can never really know everything and are willing to add to one's store of knowledge gives them a chance to increase their own gifts and use them to benefit others. Knowledge about a situation also increases empathy and allows people to connect on an emotional level. Those talents can be used to benefit not just the person who has them or the specific person that they are trying to help, but in some small part these powers can contribute to the community and society that surrounds them.

We Aren't Who We Are is not just a passive book offering suggestions and personal anecdotes. It also encourages active participation. There are many writing exercises and opportunities for journaling thoughts and experiences relevant to the topics in discussion.

Among the most important topics that encourage interaction is that of mindfulness. This book is filled with suggestions on meditation and visualization exercises to help clear the head and live in the present. These activities allow the brain to make a clear path between those talents and how to use them.

One of the most important activities is creating a vision. Once those special gifts are recognized and acknowledged, it is important to plan on how to use them. With their special powers, a person can be a leader, a performer, an educator, anything. Imagine what the ultimate goal that those gifts could deliver for oneself and others and the benefits that such a success could bring. Once that vision is made, then the Reader can take the concrete steps to develop, use, and promote those talents.

We all have the potential to be the heroes of our own stories. Ogle’s book gives us the tools to become that hero.

Then, this is the book for you. I love everything about this book. It has opened my eyes and mind to understand things and look at them from a new perspective.
Throughout the pages the author presents things in a manner that is both conversational and mind expanding. For example, his presentation on reincarnation brings a whole new way to look and feel about this topic.

Throughout the reading we are introduced to many constructs and analogies that make you put on your thinking cap and mull over what is presented. From why labels are not in our best interest, to setting goals, to observing time in a non-linear sense, the author gently guides you through other potential possibilities. We are reminded that we are solely responsible for what we think and to create change we must be in touch with how we currently think in order to bring about this desired change. We have the choice to live a life of lack and suffering or one of abundance. Not only does the author present great ideas for our consideration, he provides us with ample mental exercises and resources to assist us in the process. From improving our current version of self, to setting goals and maintaining focus, this book has it all.

Favorite quote from the book, “Strength comes from overcoming yourself and facing challenges. Muster the courage to face difficult and uncomfortable things and trust you will adapt.”

I would highly recommend this book to anyone sincerely ready to embrace the change they want to see. I would suggest reading in small increments and processing what is read while also doing the exercises presented to fully encapsulate all that is there. For me this book has fallen into my hands at the perfect time and has already changed my life. The choice is yours. What are you waiting for?

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