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Friday, June 20, 2008 by Joyce Anthony
http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/index.blog?from=20080620
Anonymous
http://getpublishedtoday.lefora.com/2008/05/27/jim-copeland---another-great-author/
Erica Newton
http://getpublishedtoday.lefora.com/2008/05/27/jim-copeland---another-great-author/
Kam Williams
http://newsblaze.com/story/20080820095400tsop.nb/topstory.html
Every so often, a book will come along that has the potential to literally change your life--this is the case with Life is a Game, written by new author James Copeland. Don't let the small size of this book fool you, it packs a mighty punch.
One line jumped out at me and it seems to me to be the essence of this book. In Mr. Copeland's words: You prepare, you declare, you decide, and then you strive, because it all starts inside. Read that statement again, there is a lot of meaning in it.
Jim Copeland goes step by step through the process that will enable anyone to be a success. He breaks the steps down to the bare basics and uses examples from his own life to illustrate. This book doesn't just tell you to think positive; Mr. Copeland shows how intention needs to be paired with action--and self-understanding--in order to work.
By the time you have finished Life is a Game, you will be inspired to set about becoming successful--and if you follow the steps in this book, you WILL see results. I hope Mr. Copeland has plans for further works.
-Joyce Anthony
"Jim Copeland lays out the foundation to success in any endeavor in his new book, Life is a Game. This book is thorough, but not daunting. This quick read will excite and motivate you to get up and believe in yourself again. It's a definite nightstand accessory."
Eric Nolan, PA
"The path each person takes in life is according to their mindset. Copeland's book will re-direct your thinking, re-focus your energy, re-train your words, and rejuvenate your faith. Life is a Game is for all people with goals and dreams."
Leon Stinson, AL
"Life is a Game was a swift read-through of the major game-plan each person must possess in order to achieve anything great. As Copeland said, all of us are champions. We just need to be unleashed. This book is priceless!"
Janice Bowling, CA
"Life is a Game is an excellent resource for training and preparing young people to make the most out of their opportunities. This freshman project is short and inspirational, both of which are hot commodities at this time. I partly expect to see this book on the list of tomorrow's successful and young entrepreneurs."
Deborah Erickson, Philadelphia
"Hot topic. Important facts. Moving quotes. Copeland came up with a winning mix."
Paul Young, Memphis, TN
Recently, I had the opportunity to read a fairly great book by an outstanding author. Mr. Copeland is one of the kind of authors that write about things that can literally change society. His experience as an educator and a correctional officer combines to give him great insight into the value system of this generation.
If you are in the market for a book soon, then pick up Life is a Game by Jim Copeland.
Erica Newton
This book is 110% motivation! I put it down feeling empowered to be different. I loved it!
Richard Cobbs
Copeland shows impressive skill in writing this book.
Olivia Young
Forethought from author
I cannot tell you how life will begin or end. We do not control our beginning but we might have a say in our ending. The choices we make determine our destiny in life and whether success or disaster is achieved. We either elevate to greatness or descend to obscurity. Some choices are made for us, but we can choose how to react to them. Will we make the most of our circumstances, or will we complain of the “iron fist” that has ruined our life?
The game of life can be played several ways. Some spend their life chasing dreams. Others spend their life making their dreams a reality. Which one will we be? In life, it is important for us to use our strengths as assets in achieving our goals. If we focus too much on our weaknesses, we can and will end up average. Focusing on your strengths will allow you an opportunity to achieve your goals at a faster rate.
Life is a game; your success depends on how you play it.
Forward: Dr. Jerry Smith Jr.
Several years ago, during my tenure as a case worker in a military-style boot camp for juvenile offenders, I was approached by a 16-year-old cadet. “Mr. Smith, is there someway I can stay here?” After being in the program 56 days, this young man was four days away from being released and returning to his family and friends. Yet he wanted to remain in what I personally considered a pretty demanding, if not harsh, environment. This was an environment where cadets were required to wake well before the sun rose for morning physical training, eat each of their daily three square meals in five minutes flat, and exist under the ever-present and watchful eyes of a leather-faced, order-barking drill-sergeant peering out from under an Ol’ Sarge hat. “Why do you want to stay here?” I asked. “When I go back out to the streets, I don’t know what will happen. At least here, I know there are people who care about me,” he replied as tears welled in his eyes. In all honesty, I had to quickly turn my face, as well. I often wonder what happened to that young cadet. Did he follow the path of so many who came before him, the path of crime and adult incarceration? Did he end up dead? Or, did he find a way to survive the streets? Was he able to break from the destructive forces of his run-down community and learn the ways of personal success? And I ask myself, did I help him develop the skills necessary to play this game of life and come out a winner? Did I teach him how to adequately set goals and establish plans for achieving them? Did I show him the importance of character, and perseverance, and good judgment? Did I show him how to leave the false security of “the known” for the rewards of stepping out into “the unknown?” These things I suppose I may never know. Still, I can hope.
“Life is a Game” takes a simple and direct approach in helping the reader to see the role of character, perseverance, good decision making, and the ability to step out of one’s comfort zone in creating a pattern of personal and public successes. “Life is a Game” is a book of hope and inspiration. It is a book I would have given that young man so many years ago. Maybe, just maybe, one day this book will enter his life bringing a renewed sense of passion and purpose, as I’m sure it will do for many others. At least I can hope.
Forward by Dr. Jerry D. Smith Jr.
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