Choice. I firmly believe that we really do get to make it up. That doesn’t mean that we are free from the consequences of our choices, or that sometimes those choices don’t come from, or lead to, difficult circumstances—yet regardless, we always get to choose our next step. As Viktor Frankl said when trapped in a Nazi Death Camp, “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” And in honoring the opportunity to choose, I’m offering a free gift to all my SMART Living 365 readers for this weekend only.
As some of you may already know, my most recent book You Get to Make it Up—a SMART Living 365 Guide to Creating A Happy & Meaningful Life was published back in November of 2019. With the holidays following just days afterwards, I never did an official promotion. (Obviously marketing isn’t one of my strong suits!) But I do want you all to know it is available and because Amazon allows me to promote it with free copies, it will be available for free as an e-book from today, January 24th through Monday, January 27th. If you, or anyone you know would like a copy, please go to Amazon and download one. Even if you don’t have a Kindle, they offer an app so that you can still read it on your computer, laptop or phone.
Of course I would also be overjoyed if you read it and then did a review on the Amazon Website. Perhaps one of the greatest gifts a person can offer a writer is to take the time to review their work in a visible way. Because I don’t actually take my books out on “tour” or promote in any way other than my blog and social media, reviews are just about the only way I can get the word out about my writing. So anything you can provide is deeply appreciated. But as with all choice, I want and accept your honest review about what you liked or didn’t. With all my writing, I don’t just want a pat on the head. Instead, I want your perspective—I thrive on conversation.
So please enjoy my gift if you are so moved. But more importantly, in the words of James Hollis PhD, never forget that we are metaphorically reborn the minute we accept that the direction of our life is “essentially ours to choose.”
Here is the link to your free Kindle Copy of You Get to Make it Up! Remember it is only available for free through Monday, January 27th.
Hi Kathy,
Life is about choice…whether we believe it or not. My mother used to say that all is a choice except death and taxes. Well, you can choose about taxes, too, as long as you are will to accept the consequences. LOL.
Have the book, will read.
Hi Nancy! oh yes…about those consequences are everywhere aren’t they? Let me know what you think of it (the book I mean!) ~Kathy
Life is all about choice! I agree 100% and have been claiming this often. Our first sailboat was called F/Our Choice/s and I explain in my memoir that anyone’s path – definitely ours – is based on our personal choice. 🙂 As you know, I left a review for your latest book on GoodReads.
Hi Liesbet! I’m not surprised at ALL that you are a big fan of choice–certainly your life is an awesome example of it. And yes, I also LOVE reviews on Goodreads too so thank you so much for that! ~Kathy
Thank you Kathy for gifting your book to us. I look forward to reading it. I have no doubt that it will provide me much food for thought, as do your columns. – Nanci
Hi Nancy! Thank YOU. I hope you enjoy it AND that it is thought-provoking–that’s always a major intention of mine. 🙂 ~Kathy
Thank you for your generous offer, Kathy. I plan to take you up on it and I look forward to reading it. I will write a review when I have completed it. I am part way through “Positive Aging.” I am enjoying the reminders and the gems.
Hi Erica! You’re so welcome. And thanks for the offer to do a review. And I’m serious about honest please, because I think people can tell if they person is just doing it to be nice 🙂 And please let anyone you know who might be interested in the offer that it is only good until midnight Monday night. ~Kathy
Hi Kathy – I’m so frugal with our money that I often miss out on reading books like this (and sometimes they aren’t easy to access on Amazon Australia). I managed to click over and yours was on both, so I’ve just downloaded it. Will write you a review when I sit down and read my way through it. Thanks for your generosity and congrats on another book xx
Hi Leanne! Thank you and I truly hope you like the book. Of course it IS about what you also write about on your blog a great deal. And I also enjoy offering free copies because as they saying goes, what you give away always comes back to you. And thank you in advance for a review! ~Kkathy
Great book Kathy and wonderful messages. Thanks. Here is my Amazon review:
Making personal decisions that empower us. Another SMART, easy and highly practical book about “creating our reality…trusting that we can be happy and at peace with the uncertainty of life.” It is about personal decision making and empowerment since we can constantly “choose how to act, where to go and what to do to improve our lives.” My favorite chapter was Chapter 20—but every one of them offered powerful reminders of our own powerful choices.
Hi Gary! Not only are you a good friend but you are also one of my most supportive fans! Thank you for your review AND your ongoing support. It is deeply appreciated! ~Kathy
Fabulous! I look forward to reading your latest book. Thank you for this offer!
Hi Janis! You are so welcome! I ALWAYS appreciate your perspective and hope you have time for a review when you aren’t writing, traveling or taking photos! ~Kathy
I just clicked on the free download. The next time I fire up my Kindle it should be waiting for me vto enjoy. Thanks for the offer, Kathy!
Hi Bob! I hope you enjoy it and would love to hear what you think! ~Kathy
Thanks so much and I am looking forward to reading your book! You should be telling everyone!
Hi Susan! You too are welcome and I hope you enjoy it. And yes, with my “low-marketing approach way” I’m trying to let others know about it. Feel free to share the link with all your friends! ~Kathy
Thanks so much, Kathy! I look forward to adding this to my collection.
Hi Donna! You’re welcome! You’ve always been super supportive so I hope you like this one too! ~Kathy
Thank you for the generous offer and for all you write. I enjoy your blog and I have read your other book, Rightsizing. I find your writing so helpful and enjoyable. I hope your writing continues to reach others.
Christine
Hi Christine! How kind, thank you. Your hope is definitely my hope too! ~Kathy
You are so talented! I didn’t realize you had another book. What a great treat.
Hi Haralee! Thank you for the compliment. I’m not sure I live up to the praise but I AM persistent! I hope you have time to read it. ~Kathy
Thank you Kathy, I look forward to reading it.
I have read your other books. Actually found your blog after finding Simple SMART & Happy
Jamie
Hi Jamie! Thanks I hope you enjoy it! And thank you for letting me know that my first SMART Living book led you to the blog. There are SO many blogs out there to choose from in the blog-o-sphere that it is always good to know how people find it. ~Kathy