Have you ever had that feeling that somehow you’re not quite living up to your full potential?
That you are destined for something more…. MUCH more?
You wake up in the morning and feel that something is missing.
You know deep in your heart that you were destined to do something great but somehow you’re not sure what or how?
You find yourself Wanting …. Wishing … Dreaming …
As I have shared with you before, I believe with all my heart and soul that each and everyone of us was created for greatness. That we each have a beautiful and powerful destiny to fulfill…
How we go about fulfilling that destiny and what stage we play on is as unique as we are but each of us is called to accomplish something GRAND!
Some of us are called to fulfill that destiny by speaking on stages big and small around the globe. While some of us are to fulfill this mission in the privacy of our homes… By loving, nurturing and empowering the precious souls that were entrusted to our care so that they may leave a beautiful imprint on this earth… To touch, move, inspire our friends and strangers alike to step out of their comfort zone and live a life that is vibrant and rich!
But this greatness doesn’t happen on it’s own. We must receive it, embrace it and actively pursue it. We must live life ON purpose and WITH purpose…
This idea is the foundation of Sandi Krakowski’s new book “#BEMORE – 77 Secrets to Your Powerful Life” . I am a huge of of Sandi’s and pre-ordered her book as soon as it became avaialable and I am honored to have had the privilege to receive this book and review it before it’s release.
As I read “#BEMORE” I found myself repeatedly nodding my head and saying “Yes!”, “Amen!”, “So true!”, and highlighting one paragraph after another. The message of this book resonated with me so clearly, so profoundly. It is filled with wisdom that makes so much sense because I know it’s truth deep within my soul. Here’s are a few excerpt that I know will resonate with every mom:
SECRET #43
“Learn to dream for yourself by dreaming with your kids. As you help them find their way, you just might find your own way and BE MORE”
How beautiful is this? How simple yet deep!
That is the real gift of “#BEMORE” — It’s power lies in it’s simplicity!
The book consists of 77 Secrets, organized in 5 main categories and each secret shared on a handful of pages. Each chapter concludes with a simple quote to be saved, pinned, or shared with a tweet:
SECRET #10 – DON’T LET’EM GET YOU DOWN
“Keep getting back up. That’s the secret of successful people. We all make mistakes. We all get weary. Get Back Up! #BEMORE”
SECRET #21 – TAKE TIME TO TAKE TIME
“Keep your priorities right and be here for the long haul. Say no when you need to and take action daily! #BEMORE
SECRET #35 – IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT
“You don’t have to be perfect to go places in life. Just be consistent. #BEMORE”
The chapters are short and to the point. They don’t ramble on or get lost in unnecessary rhetoric yet each one is rich with meaning and transformational wisdom. The tone of the book is honest and straightforward, not preachy. But don’t get me wrong, it isn’t filled with feel good fluff. No #BEMORE is an invitation to stand up and take action so that you may step into everything that you are meant to be. The lessons are part inspiration, part motivation and part challenge. Yes we are all created for greatness but it is up to us to do what we must to stand fully into that greatness.
Sandi shares from the heart and speaks as a friend, a friend who wants the best for you and me, a friend who knows first hand the power of trusting wherever He leads you and no matter how tough the journey may be.
She speaks from experience… As someone who has lived through the darkest of valleys and climbed to the highest peaks. She knows sorrow and grief as well as joy so complete it makes your heart soar!
Just a quick note about Sandi – She is a devoted mother and wife, a widely successful entrepreneur and powerful mentor, and one of today’s most recognized social media influencers. But more than anything she is a woman with a heart of gold who answers God’s call each and every day to lead others to greatness.
#BEMORE is a book for everyone and a perfect gift for those you cherish the most. Make a list of everyone you can think of who you want to celebrate in a special way this holiday season — your children’s teacher, your hairdresser, your favorite parking attendant, the postman, your favorite cashier, your teenage daughter, your son who just started college … then head over to www.thebemorebook.com and order a copy of #BeMore
And speaking of gifts, because I believe so strongly in the message of “#BEMORE” I’ve decided to gift 5 copies to my readers through a special giveaway. To enter simply leave me a comment answering one of the following questions:
How do you live your life to inspire others to #BEMORE? Do you commit each and each and every day to being everything that you were meant to be? What is YOUR secret to living life fully?
Drawing will be held on Thanksgiving day, Thursday November 27, 2014. All entries must be received by 12 am November 2, Pacific time. Winners will be notified by email and will have until January 5, 2015 to claim their prize.
I follow Sandy on social media and she is an amazing woman! I am bookmarking this book to read/review because I am positive I could learn from her wisdom. 🙂
Whoohoo Rachel! Yes if you love all that Sandi shares on her various social media platforms you are going to LOVE her book! Happy reading and happy living!
These kinds of simple life truths are usually a-ha moments, aren’t they? The book sounds like one to grab.
I agree that we are all born with the potential for greatness. This sounds like an inspiring read!
Amen Virginia! Yes we are destined for amazing things and have the power to move others to greatness and yes! This is a fabulous book! Enjoy!
Secret #10 is something that I have to remind myself all the time. I think this is something I def need to read. Thanks for the review!
You are most welcome Ashley! We all need the reminders once in a while and this book provides those in a beautiful way. Enjoy and I can’t wait to hear how your life is transformed when you start applying all the wonderful secrets to your life 🙂
Sounds like a great book to curl up on the couch with. Might have to check this out! Thank you!
It is that and so much more Kim! Curl up with it, keep it in your purse for all those moments you have to wait for something or another… keep it on your night stand to reach for when you find yourself wide awake at 2 in the morning…
Now THIS is a book I would read!
My secret to living life more fully is to wake up with a smile on my face and joy & positive thoughts in my head.
Yay Sara! That is AWESOME and such a powerful way to start each day! What a beautiful example you are to your children 🙂
This is a great list of secrets. Sometimes I have to remind myself of them a few times. Thanks for giving me another reminder.
I have actually never heard of this woman before but I am totally intrigued by this book. Going to add it to my Christmas wish list!
What a fun book to review. I haven’t heard of her before… but I don’t usually pick up books like this. It would be a great gift though… since I would probably enjoy reading it, even if I never would have known to look for it.
I feel like I need to read this book. I’m definitely ready to Be More.
Let excellence, not perfection, be your goal. That one really spoke to me. I can be a little hard on myself, as I strive to get/do everything perfectly. Sometimes the right things come into your life at just the right moment.
What a nice quote. It sounds like a inspirational book.
I follow Sandi on twitter and facebook and she is just so inspirational! Love her quotes and how she asks how she can pray for people. Love this quote and I will have to check out that book!
My secret to living live fully is to turn it over to God as much as I can! To let Him be the one in control even when I feel that I need to control it. It’s going to be His will anyways! 🙂
A lot of these are what have gotten me where I am now, and hopefully much further in the future. Wonderful quotes.
I love love love love love books like this!! Yes yes yes! I would love to get a bunch of these to hand out to my ladies I work with and coach. What a powerful mantra to focus on just being MORE! I love it!
1I so need to check this out. Looks so inspiring
It’s both amazing and difficult to read books like this for me. I always think, ‘Why don’t I think like this already’ and at the same time I’m super inspired. Sounds like a good one
Im going to check this out, I could use all the help I can get.
The important thing is to feel you’ve achieved greatness and not to think that it is all about other perceptions of you. Being great can be just about being great to other people.
Sounds like an inspiring read! At least it’s inspired me. Love #21…sometimes I have to remind myself that no isn’t always a negative. Sometimes NO means saying yes to you! Looking forward to checking out the book:)
Hi Valerie – I will definitely be checking out this book – to old to have BeMore with my children but maybe I can BeMore to my grandchildren. I love the photo at the beginning. Thanks for sharing this.
For you to be more I think the most important thing to remember is to let things go when they are out of reach, and to learn to accept them. There’s nothing won by worrying about the things we can’t change!
SECRET #10 – DON’T LET’EM GET YOU DOWN
“Keep getting back up. That’s the secret of successful people. We all make mistakes. We all get weary. Get Back ”
This is something I need tattooed prominently somewhere on my body, where I can see it every day. It’s the hardest thing for me to do, to get back up after taking a fall. I’m going to go order this book because I think I need the reminders and the encouragement!
You are going to LOVE this book Audrey! I would start by writing this quote down on a beautiful card and placing it on your bathroom mirror though… no need for a tattoo 😉 Let me know how you like the book when you get it!
Great review. I follow Sandy on Social Media. I love her spunk and how she is uniquely herself. I’ll have to check this book out. Thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome Mellissa! Sandi is such an inspiration! I love how real and unique she is and shows us by the way she lives her life that we need to embrace all that we are, our past and our present, no matter how polished or raw we might be, embracing all that God has created us to be and living it out to the best of our ability 🙂