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This book records the author's interpretations of, and practices in, a variety of life's events and challenges that Smith encourages readers to heed and practice to make 2024 significant and good. He emphasizes honesty, mentally and physically healthy practices, and a strong focus on ways and means to achieve any goals. Smith lists many areas that people experience, influence, and are influenced by. Among the topics are "Dreams," "Enthusiasm," "Family & Friends," "Goals," "Holidays," and "Letting Go.”
Smith effectively uses the metaphor of a bucket that holds clean water to represent a balanced life. Meanwhile, a leaky bucket is a life that needs attention and repair. Each chapter presents the author's perceptions on its topic and examples from Smith's experiences. In many chapters, the readers are offered helpful exercises designed to encourage them to examine their own experiences in the topics while seeing Smith's recommendations for peace, happiness, and increased success in the particular life subject.
Smith’s book reads as a basic guide in life coaching. The author writes that he does not have an academic or professional specialty in any discipline that might permit him to give professional advice, telling readers instead to "Consult a suitable specialist if you require individualized advice based on your needs." However, his authorship demonstrates an eagerness to share processes and attitude adjustment practices that have been and continue to be significant to him. At first, the book comes across as an elementary workbook on ways to be more positive and effective in life, but in many ways, that is its strength. The basic truths in the work contain many important perceptions that readers will be wise to adopt.