No Opportunity Wasted: 8 Ways to Create a List for the Life You Want

by Warren Berger and Phil Keoghan

Book Overview

In dramatic narrative form, Phil Keoghan transports the reader from the Yucatan Jungle to the depths of an underwater cave to the top of an erupting volcano. But this is no armchair traveler book. It... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594864047
• ISBN13: 9781594864049
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Highly motivating

If your looking to move your life in a direction where you feel like you are actually living it, this is the book to help you get started. It not only offers suggestions and steps on how to make the most of your life but it actually helps you get into action. It is a fun read and very motivating. I definitely recommend this book to everyone.

Fantastic!!

Great book. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in getting more out of life!!

That oh-so-rare life-changing book

No, this book will not actually change your life. Phil's tips for living, however, will show you how to change it yourself. It's hard to pin down what's really great about this book. It's probably because the influence is so invisible. Phil Keoghan and co-author Warren Berger have a very nice, conversational writing style that communicate directly to the reader. They speak from personal experience, both their own and that of dozens of other people. That's right -- Phil brings not only his own stories (most impressive of which is having a gourmet Italian dinner on top of an erupting volcano), but those of such inspirations as a quadriplegic surfer, a Jewish rapper, and a man who anonymously planned an elaborate wedding for a couple he'd never met. He also shows us inspiration from the inventors of bungee jumping, the Red Hat Society, actress Doris Roberts, and many others. If you have problems setting goals, this will show you how. If you have goals but lack the courage to step forward with them, this book will show you how to do that, too. If you lack the resources, it will show you how to overcome that, or most other obstacles you may face. It will do it all gently; Phil and Warren draw you into their world and show you that it's not all that different from yours. And for that matter, even if you already live a life of pursuing dreams, this book can show you how to "tweak" your mission and make things even better. I've only just started on my mission, so... thanks, Phil!

No Opportunity Wasted

Something new in self help. A unique look at how we choose to live our lives and what can be done to make them better by realizing our dreams, no matter what they are. Dream large or dream small, dream climbing Mt. Everest or dream a quiet walk on the beach, each could be a source of happiness, a sense of fulfillment. Help others or help yourself to realize a dream. All suggestions within ghis book and many others and a guide to make them happen. Getting rid of the excuses and taking a positive approach as shown in No Opportunity Wasted leads to a richer, fuller life while getting rid of the negative baggage that holds you back. Once you begin working toward a specific dream, you will realize there are other things you can accomplish as well. Not only does this book show the way to self realization, but the philosophy of you-can-do-it becomes I-can-do-it as Mr. Keoghan coaches from the sidelines. A must read for anyone seeking to build their self confidence. A keeper you will refer to time and again. Start making your lists. I will

An Amazing Book!

Phil Keoghan has written an exceptional book. Best known as the host of "The Amazing Race," Phil begins No Opportunity Wasted (N.O.W.) telling about a life changing experience he had at the ripe old age of nineteen. That experience made him realize that life is precious, so live every day like it's your last. Since then, he's lived adventures many people only dream about. Unlike the countless self-help books promising to improve your life, No Opportunity Wasted doesn't ask you to follow a complicated plan. Phil's message is as clear as it is simple- don't wait to pursue your dreams. Instead, make of list of "NOW" moments you'd like to experience in your lifetime and start making them come true. Phil urges readers to live adventurously, letting go of the handrails and swerving off the predictable path you've been following. Living adventurously doesn't have to mean extreme adventure sports. Every person has their own list of special moments they'd like to create and dreams they'd like to fulfill. NOW is about moving outside your comfort zone to try something different and expand your horizons. Filled with short, inspirational stories woven together to illustrate his themes, N.O.W. is easy and enjoyable to read. It's very well written, and his enthusiasm jumps off the page. This book will definitely change your perspective, and it could truly change your life. -Mike Merrill, Author of Dare to Lead! Uncommon Sense and Unconventional Wisdom from 50 Top CEOs