Off the Shelf 0708-16

Rules of the Red Rubber Ball

By Kevin Carroll
© 2004

What an inspirational package of positivism and accolades to start off a new year! Just like those annual resolutions, the premise of this book will be challenging to put in action. Nonetheless, the author takes a creative look to help us choose and follow our passion, otherwise described as the "red rubber ball." The rules of that crimson sphere are fairly pedestrian - though still valuable - but Carroll's approach is fresh and inviting:

• Commit to your passion - make it yours!
• Connect and network with others - especially the encouragers!
• Create - when you do so, you'll see things differently!
• Get ready to put in time and energy - it is often hard, lonely and unglamorous!
  
• Challenge limitations - work through the obstacles!
  
• Anticipate the unpredictable - believe in coincidence!
  
• Check your focus - be in the present to influence the future!
  

If you need a lift, take the half-hour to read this power-packed jewel - but be prepared to take much more time to actually 'use' its message!

My recommendation: 5 out of 5 stars
Submitted by M. Coleman, Media Specialist