I really enjoyed this book. It’s not for everyone—it’s basically a personal development book with the premise of the author answering questions about the meaning of life. Basically he posits that it’s an imaginary game. What can I say?—that’s apparently something I love to read about. With that in mind, he encourages readers to maximize their engagement with people, love, joy and their own potential for success however they define it. One funny thing is—I’ve read a lot of occult books at this point and it always excites me how similar self help and the occult are. They’re often about using your will and power to affect change in your life and the world. So reassuring and inspiring!

More like 1.5 stars. Dooley's over exuberance about "thoughts become things" went on and on. It got annoying and I found myself skimming over the book than really reading it. While I believe that if I really want something that I have to put my mind, body, and soul into it, I don't buy into "The Secret" type mentality. I think it sets most people up for a mental disaster and heartache if something goes awry in their journey and starts blaming themselves for things that might not be in their control. Navigating thru things out of our control is part of life. Shit happens. Not all of it is my fault. The best I can do is monitor my reaction to circumstances.

Overall, I found the book a helpful reminder that I get to choose how I experience the events in my life and can shift my thoughts and beliefs to create more of what I want.

Good, good stuff in this book. Much of it I knew, yet it is always great to read it again and by someone new. I did feel some of his writing was not sharp and crisp. I don't always get it if things aren't answered clearly. Sometimes I would read the question and then have no idea what his answer really said. Having said that I did think this was a great book.

I love Mike Dooley's books. He is so full of excitement. Some good lessons to keep in mind.