Wisdom for the Ages...

The Little Red Book of Wisdom by Mark DeMoss is a compelling read for anyone but particularly for those in positions of leadership. He divides his book into two sections and offers wisdom for both. While many use this primarily for professional development, he hammers home the truth that you are what you do every day. So, our professional and personal lives are one and the same because choices in one arena impact those choices in the other.

I highly encourage anyone in a position of leadership, or those ascribing to leadership, to purchase a copy of this book and read its contents. You can read through it quickly, and that is acceptable for a first pass. However, my suggestion for a second read is simple: dwell on a single chapter for a full week by reading it on Monday and then studying the Bible verses peppered throughout.

My book reviews normally include small critiques for underlying assumptions or unfulfilled promises; however, I cannot make that claim with this book. In all honesty, I could not find a single critique. He encloses his thoughts within Biblical principles and concludes with the ultimate choice of wisdom – a call to trust Jesus Christ. If our relationship with Him is right, then the rest of our lives will be lived wisely. Acting with wisdom does not entail a life free of difficulties, but wisdom allows you to handle those quickly approaching circumstances with aplomb.


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