Levi Johnson

A Story of Hope

Revisado: 04-02-21

I first bought this book in an act of political defiance when Cancel Culture came for Mike.

But then I started listening to it.

I'm not often captivated by books, but Mike's story gripped my attention and wouldn't let go. I've lived a crazy life too, but to see in Mike's stories how he was pursued by Jesus has brought me tremendous encouragement.

Having found Jesus myself in His pursuit of me through unlikely and miraculous encounters across four countries and multiple cities, Mike tells a shocking and heart warming story about his transformation from the streets to the heights. One thing is clear. Without God Mike wouldn't be where he is today.

This book is a living testimony of the grace and love of God for every person. Only read this book if you want your life changed for the better. But if you want to stay the same, don't you dare read it as it's far too dangerously uplifting.

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Brutal, Offensive, In Your Face, and Gut Busting

Revisado: 03-16-20

You're not allowed to call things what they are in today's politically correct world. If someone is dumb, you can't say they're dumb. If one set of beliefs and culture is better than another, you'll get in trouble for saying it. But Adam Clarey blasts those PC norms in the face with his truth shotgun, and my lord is it glorious and shocking.

The insecure, PC, and looking to be offended man or woman will find a cruise ship load of objectionable material in Curse of the High IQ to rankle and set on fire their self-righteous, moral indignation for violating their unrational worldviews, but Mr. Clarey will still have their money.

The secure, unoffendable person who barely gives a shit about societal opinions will find catharsis, laughter, and sober minded truths which reframe their world.

As I sat in church and at the beach today, it dawned on me the level of my arrogance I must have to try to change lower IQ individuals who haven't asked for and don't want my help, and are perfectly content having an average or lower than average IQ. Some people don't want to change, and I don't need to waste my time with them anymore. Thank you for the wake-up call Adam.

Notwithstanding how the author's nihilistic philosophy is inconsistent with his legacy focused desire to help people, this book will shift the needle for those steeped in the frustration of dealing with humans who lack common sense. Plus, if you would like a bit of life direction advise, it may behoove you to take a read as you may find options you hadn't previously realized.

Not for the faint of heart or mind, Curse of the High IQ is a wake-up call, not necessarily for action, but for those who may not have realized their high intelligence level, mismatched to a society designed for the congenitally boring, could be the source of their frustration and open the prison doors a little to let in a little light of hope and joy.

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No More Shame

Revisado: 01-31-18

The trouble with Peterson is that he's long winded, but won't stop saying meaningful things, won't stop speaking truth, and won't sugar coat reality to make us feel better, and is therefore impossible to stop listening to. That's good.

It's so disturbing to hear a grown man cry during a reading, because it forces us to encounter vulnerability and strength and breaks apart our denial of reality as a place of suffering. That's good.

Only listen to this book if you want direct blunt reality, wisdom, and odd encouragement. Only listen if you want life to never be the same. This book has helped to initiate me as a man, because, perhaps for the first time, I don't feel ashamed of my masculinity, and so have lost some of the guilt around being a man in western culture.

I think this book will mark a turnaround for men (and perhaps women) everywhere who feel disillusioned with life, because here, implicitly, he calls out the gold in men by telling them, "You have something to offer the world." Now I know there is something worth fighting and suffering for, a better tomorrow for me, and for those around me, because I've realized that because I'm a man, I can make a little more chaos into order.

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Read it Now.

Revisado: 12-13-17

If you want a kick in the pants, and to feel the heat of your destiny, The War of Art will push you to do what you were born to do.

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Rosario Dawson is not a narrator

Revisado: 11-18-17

So far I'm just into the book, but it's abundantly clear she's not a narrator. The same voice for every character, her own, even for the men. Please, find a narrator who performs the book instead of just reading it.

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Annoying Annotation

Revisado: 09-23-17

The lady coauthor drops into the book all the time to voice her thoughts. I would prefer to hear Mr. Hill alone.

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Interesting Ideas but only 2 minutes long

Revisado: 07-22-17

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I expected at least an hour or two of content for the price, but it was 2 minutes. I would have liked it to go into far more detail.

What could J.-M. Kuczynski have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

More detail, longer analysis.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

N/A

Did Acquired Needs Theory inspire you to do anything?

To write this review.

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Made me laugh so hard people turned their heads!

Revisado: 06-20-17

I've been floundering in obscurity about how to write a book, then it dawned on me, why don't I ask other writers?
Enter this book. Extremely informative, direct, and hilarious.
I would like to hear some more of his stories, and the pause between sections is too brief, but otherwise I highly recommend listening to it.
A truckload of concentrated, valuable information in a tiny package, I took tons of notes for all the actionable points. If you want to stop procrastinating and get a book done, buy it and use it.

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Lives Up to Its' Title

Revisado: 02-08-17

What did you love best about Destined to Win?

Having sat under the teaching of Kris for years in Bethel Church, I've appreciated his simple and blunt, yet humble style of communication. Destined to Win continues in his genuine vein of imparting truths designed to being awareness and freedom to ones life, which implicitly gives people permission to be human, yet calls them to nobility. I love this about his words, and this book.

What other book might you compare Destined to Win to and why?

I might compare Destined to Win with The 8th Habit by Stephen R. Covey, in that they both focus on helping individuals and organizations maximize their innate potential, but Destined to Win is much more explicit about the role God plays in making this happen.

Which scene was your favorite?

Kris's candid admission of his personal style of external processing was one of my favorites. In addition, his discussion of the Nobility "bus", or group of people helped me to to discover my voice in a new way. Now I realize why it often has taken extra work for me to connect with others. Learning about this is very cathartic and helps me to see that I need to put forth more effort to connect with others of my "tribe", and gives me hope that there is a group of people to which I belong, dispelling the notion that I'm alone.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. It's mix of principles with concrete stories and illustrations made it relatable and interesting, although to get the most out of the book there are certain question posed by Kris which one might be interested in answering to discover more about themselves and their organization.

Any additional comments?

It's a strong book that was certainly worth the purchase price, especially since I'm Christian and am cut from the same clothe as Bethel Church. However, this does not preclude others from getting a lot out of Destined to Win since his simple and direct language doesn't use too much "Christianese."

I would add that the ending, though valuable, is not a strong finish. I look for books to have a strong, memorable ending, but Destined to Win unfortunately neglects this formality of writing. This mistake notwithstanding, if read and applied, this book would surely change the life of anyone who read it and give them the tools and courage to change their world.

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Superb

Revisado: 01-07-17

If you want a better life, read and act on this book, whether you're in sales or not.

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