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Breaking Out of a Broken System
Has your life turned out exactly as planned? When you were younger did you have dreams of being a rockstar? A fireman? A doctor? Who did you want to be before the world told you who you should be? When we're born, we enter a world full of systems, most of which are out of our control. There are tons of unwritten rules and social pressures we feel forced to follow. We're pressured study hard and get good grades, get accepted and attend college, graduate and find a secure job, get married and start a family We're trained not to stray too far from the path. If we follow this recommended path, why do we still feel that we're missing something?
In Breaking out of a Broken System, Seth & Chandler Bolt give you the tools to redraw the lines, chart new roads, and expand the borders around your life. Each of the brothers writes a totally different perspective on the 15 most important life lessons taught by their parents. These are things they thought everyone learned growing up, but they realized otherwise after going out into the "real world". As you read, you'll have the option to hear two completely different perspectives on each life lesson.
In Breaking out of a Broken System, Seth & Chandler Bolt give you the tools to redraw the lines, chart new roads, and expand the borders around your life. Each of the brothers writes a totally different perspective on the 15 most important life lessons taught by their parents. These are things they thought everyone learned growing up, but they realized otherwise after going out into the "real world". As you read, you'll have the option to hear two completely different perspectives on each life lesson.
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First published January 1, 2014
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March 4, 2014
My first reading of the book was to see if it was a good fit to give to a few thousand 9th and 10th graders entering a scholarship program. The answer to that was a resounding YES. This book gives information, insight and inspiration that is accessible to a youth audience. The information and lessons are shared in a relatable and easy to read fashion with interesting graphics and flash-back stories that bring the reader right in to focus on the important points. The most influential part: it's embracing the following of dreams in a real-life and actionable way.
Then I read the book again- without my "this is for someone else" hat on - as a person out there on the hamster wheel (we all have one) each day it gave me some glimpses to a life that I once dreamt of and the motivation to visit those ideas more - to try to bring that life closer in to focus and a part of my reality. In short: I loved it - it inspired me and I've got highlighted parts I'm re-reading regularly. Make sure to use the highlight tool in the Kindle edition - I found that really helpful to go back to.
Quick read, easy to get through and accessible throughout.
Then I read the book again- without my "this is for someone else" hat on - as a person out there on the hamster wheel (we all have one) each day it gave me some glimpses to a life that I once dreamt of and the motivation to visit those ideas more - to try to bring that life closer in to focus and a part of my reality. In short: I loved it - it inspired me and I've got highlighted parts I'm re-reading regularly. Make sure to use the highlight tool in the Kindle edition - I found that really helpful to go back to.
Quick read, easy to get through and accessible throughout.
March 10, 2014
"I don't need a 'self-help' book." .. Maybe this was the first thing that ran through my head when I heard of "Breaking Out of a Broken System". And maaaaaybe I was pretty close-minded. Yeah... I'm admitting it now.
To be honest, the cause [saving a life by selling a book] was the only thing I was really interested in. I didn't really want to read a brag-book about someone else's success stories, and I didn't want another book telling me how to put my life together the normal way. I'm not sure why I expected either of those, but regardless, I jumped on board with this because I believed in the cause...
and OH man, I'm so glad I did.
This book is not ordinary. I started reading from the entrepreneurial side, and flipped it between the two perspectives, chapter by chapter -- not because I would get bored, but because I couldn't get enough of it. It surprised me because it was SO relevant, and laced with stories of rebellion [awesome] and crazy ambition, and sometimes even failures. It's not a brag-book [thank God] but a conversation regarding what it looks like to not only WANT more in life, but how to grab hold of it, too.. and NOT be confined by the standard expectations that we all come against.
Great book - and totally worth it!
To be honest, the cause [saving a life by selling a book] was the only thing I was really interested in. I didn't really want to read a brag-book about someone else's success stories, and I didn't want another book telling me how to put my life together the normal way. I'm not sure why I expected either of those, but regardless, I jumped on board with this because I believed in the cause...
and OH man, I'm so glad I did.
This book is not ordinary. I started reading from the entrepreneurial side, and flipped it between the two perspectives, chapter by chapter -- not because I would get bored, but because I couldn't get enough of it. It surprised me because it was SO relevant, and laced with stories of rebellion [awesome] and crazy ambition, and sometimes even failures. It's not a brag-book [thank God] but a conversation regarding what it looks like to not only WANT more in life, but how to grab hold of it, too.. and NOT be confined by the standard expectations that we all come against.
Great book - and totally worth it!
February 23, 2018
Terrific book with great tips on how to build yourself and your business. Its in a fun format and gives you plenty of exercises to try out and get you out of a Broken System. Also, with each purchase of the book, the money goes to help fight malaria in 3rd World countries. A win-win!
November 27, 2021
I read this book as a part of an intro to personal finance course. The ideas in this book are very simple to that of Dave Ramsey: find your passion, don't go into debt, give back, etc. I enjoyed the first half of the book (Seth's writing). However, the ideas started to feel repetitive once the perspectives switched to Chandler, as both brothers acquired their knowledge from the same source -- their parents.
March 21, 2014
I honestly didn't think I would enjoy this book as much as I did. It was very hard to put down! Not only is it written in a unique format that makes reading much faster and enjoyable, but this book covers topics that I have always felt strongly about, but that is not popular in today's culture. (For example: Not everyone should feel entitled to go to college.)
Although this is a fast read, I went through this book slowly, but only because it was packed-full of information. (I literally took a screenshot of almost every page on my iPad so I could refer to them later!)
Everyone needs to read this book. We all have a dream, and so many of us push it aside in order to conform to our culture. This book reminded me just how brainwashed our society has become. No, we are not all called to take the same path in life, and that is okay. Yes, it is possible to pursue what you love and pay your bills.
In summary, this book was full of advice on how to: start a small business, save money, increase productivity, and decrease procrastination.
This book could be enjoyed by all ages--both adults and young people alike.
Also, one of the best parts about buying this book is that you will save a life! So whenever you purchase this book, 100% of the profit will be given to charity to provide a life-saving malaria pill. Seth & chandler hope to provide 10,000 life-saving pills by selling 10,000 copies. Please be sure to purchase yours so they can reach this goal! (Don't you love having a legit excuse to buy a book without having to feel guilty?!)
View full review at www.christiswrite.blogspot.com.
Although this is a fast read, I went through this book slowly, but only because it was packed-full of information. (I literally took a screenshot of almost every page on my iPad so I could refer to them later!)
Everyone needs to read this book. We all have a dream, and so many of us push it aside in order to conform to our culture. This book reminded me just how brainwashed our society has become. No, we are not all called to take the same path in life, and that is okay. Yes, it is possible to pursue what you love and pay your bills.
In summary, this book was full of advice on how to: start a small business, save money, increase productivity, and decrease procrastination.
This book could be enjoyed by all ages--both adults and young people alike.
Also, one of the best parts about buying this book is that you will save a life! So whenever you purchase this book, 100% of the profit will be given to charity to provide a life-saving malaria pill. Seth & chandler hope to provide 10,000 life-saving pills by selling 10,000 copies. Please be sure to purchase yours so they can reach this goal! (Don't you love having a legit excuse to buy a book without having to feel guilty?!)
View full review at www.christiswrite.blogspot.com.
August 4, 2016
I honestly didn't think I would enjoy this book as much as I did. It was very hard to put down! Not only is it written in a unique format that makes reading much faster and enjoyable, but this book covers topics that I have always felt strongly about, but that is not popular in today's culture. (For example: Not everyone should feel entitled to go to college.)
Although this is a fast read, I went through this book slowly, but only because it was packed-full of information. (I literally took a screenshot of almost every page on my iPad so I could refer to them later!)
Everyone needs to read this book. We all have a dream, and so many of us push it aside in order to conform to our culture. This book reminded me just how brainwashed our society has become. No, we are not all called to take the same path in life, and that is okay. Yes, it is possible to pursue what you love and pay your bills.
In summary, this book was full of advice on how to: start a small business, save money, increase productivity, and decrease procrastination.
This book could be enjoyed by all ages--both adults and young people alike.
Also, one of the best parts about buying this book is that you will save a life! So whenever you purchase this book, 100% of the profit will be given to charity to provide a life-saving malaria pill. Seth & chandler hope to provide 10,000 life-saving pills by selling 10,000 copies. Please be sure to purchase yours so they can reach this goal! (Don't you love having a legit excuse to buy a book without having to feel guilty?!)
View full review at www.christiswrite.blogspot.com.
Although this is a fast read, I went through this book slowly, but only because it was packed-full of information. (I literally took a screenshot of almost every page on my iPad so I could refer to them later!)
Everyone needs to read this book. We all have a dream, and so many of us push it aside in order to conform to our culture. This book reminded me just how brainwashed our society has become. No, we are not all called to take the same path in life, and that is okay. Yes, it is possible to pursue what you love and pay your bills.
In summary, this book was full of advice on how to: start a small business, save money, increase productivity, and decrease procrastination.
This book could be enjoyed by all ages--both adults and young people alike.
Also, one of the best parts about buying this book is that you will save a life! So whenever you purchase this book, 100% of the profit will be given to charity to provide a life-saving malaria pill. Seth & chandler hope to provide 10,000 life-saving pills by selling 10,000 copies. Please be sure to purchase yours so they can reach this goal! (Don't you love having a legit excuse to buy a book without having to feel guilty?!)
View full review at www.christiswrite.blogspot.com.
March 10, 2014
A lot of motivational books meant to inspire are written by unfamiliar self-help speakers who gloss over their hardships and skip over the part where they must've failed at least once in life. They usually leave me struggling to keep up with their optimism and I give up halfway through. You won't find any of that here. I LOVE that Seth and Chandler threw all the formulas out the window. What you'll get in this book is a personal look at their victories AND their struggles. They give you all the practical exercises that have helped them build success and show you what you can start doing NOW that will change the way you think about your life and your goals. It's personal, accessible, incredibly motivating and full of great advice for students trying to find their path, young adults getting started in the world and anyone who has been stuck in the broken system for too long.
I first read it because of its association with Palmetto Medical Initiative and thought the main draw would be the fact that all profits are going to charity. I was totally blown away by how much the book affected me personally. As someone who listens to the lie of limiting beliefs and who gets hung up on that paralyzing need to be perfect (how many projects have I stopped before I even got started b/c I didn't think the result would be good enough?), I really needed this book.
Reading it is like talking to a friend who sincerely wants to see you do well. Excellent, excellent book.
I first read it because of its association with Palmetto Medical Initiative and thought the main draw would be the fact that all profits are going to charity. I was totally blown away by how much the book affected me personally. As someone who listens to the lie of limiting beliefs and who gets hung up on that paralyzing need to be perfect (how many projects have I stopped before I even got started b/c I didn't think the result would be good enough?), I really needed this book.
Reading it is like talking to a friend who sincerely wants to see you do well. Excellent, excellent book.
July 19, 2016
I was really intrigued by the concept of the book and as a fan of their other work I was excited to see what they would bring to this new project. However, as a person that prefers physical books, library smell and all, that doesn't often wander into the self-help genre I was curious to see how I'd like the book.
For this book, I loved the eBook format and don't think the story wouldn't have translated as well as to a paperback. I could click the links to hear what song was inspiring Seth as he wrote a chapter. All the photos and stick drawings also helped to keep the mood light while also showed the unique character of each brother.
While the book can be described as "self-help", it's less of a list of rules to follow and more of a conversation between brothers about what worked for them. The set-up for each chapter is a great, and entertaining, showcase for how different the brothers are. Their differences are what is so great about the book though, anyone can take these lessons and apply them in their own way- like a musician and an entrepreneur. With all the family stories and sibling rivalry, you'd think you were at a Bolt family dinner.
I put down the book reinvigorated to chase down my dreams with some new ideas to keep my momentum!
For this book, I loved the eBook format and don't think the story wouldn't have translated as well as to a paperback. I could click the links to hear what song was inspiring Seth as he wrote a chapter. All the photos and stick drawings also helped to keep the mood light while also showed the unique character of each brother.
While the book can be described as "self-help", it's less of a list of rules to follow and more of a conversation between brothers about what worked for them. The set-up for each chapter is a great, and entertaining, showcase for how different the brothers are. Their differences are what is so great about the book though, anyone can take these lessons and apply them in their own way- like a musician and an entrepreneur. With all the family stories and sibling rivalry, you'd think you were at a Bolt family dinner.
I put down the book reinvigorated to chase down my dreams with some new ideas to keep my momentum!
March 11, 2014
The “self-help” category is really not my first choice of enjoyable reading material, but “Breaking Out of a Broken System” is written in an interactive way, with amusing doodles, behind-the-scenes photos and commentary, comical scenarios, links to social media and music, and reflective pieces at the end of each chapter. The quirky humor and fun visuals kept me engaged.
This book is also full of eye-opening “A-ha!” moments and will challenge and motivate you to truly live up to your full potential. It’s mind-boggling the level of success the Bolt brothers achieved at incredibly young ages, but this book is written in such a down-to-earth way that I found it to be scarily relatable to my own life.
Honestly, this book is a great read for parents who want to raise successful children, young adults preparing to launch into the world, adults who want to find relatable, practical tips on how to improve their day to day productivity, or just anyone who needs a jolt of motivation. An added bonus is that 100% of the proceeds go to charity!
This book is also full of eye-opening “A-ha!” moments and will challenge and motivate you to truly live up to your full potential. It’s mind-boggling the level of success the Bolt brothers achieved at incredibly young ages, but this book is written in such a down-to-earth way that I found it to be scarily relatable to my own life.
Honestly, this book is a great read for parents who want to raise successful children, young adults preparing to launch into the world, adults who want to find relatable, practical tips on how to improve their day to day productivity, or just anyone who needs a jolt of motivation. An added bonus is that 100% of the proceeds go to charity!
January 22, 2016
I picked up this book during a pretty challenging start to the new year, a year that I wanted to start getting a better handle on so that I could have more freedom than the constant cycle of working for awhile and then a budget from on high being handed down that cuts my position... all the wonders of working for someone else. I almost feel intimidated by these guys' ambition and ability of what they pulled off. It's pretty darn inspiring.
The Bolt brothers wrote this book as a tribute to their parents who taught them the skills and supported their ambitions. If we all had a family like that we all would probably be better off. It's a really charming book and I suggest it to anyone who wants some ideas and an example of how it is possible to dream things up and "break out". This isn't a book about monetary wealth, it's how to live an enjoyable life by working hard and being fulfilled. A great read.
The Bolt brothers wrote this book as a tribute to their parents who taught them the skills and supported their ambitions. If we all had a family like that we all would probably be better off. It's a really charming book and I suggest it to anyone who wants some ideas and an example of how it is possible to dream things up and "break out". This isn't a book about monetary wealth, it's how to live an enjoyable life by working hard and being fulfilled. A great read.
March 10, 2014
Never have important lessons about putting in a hard day’s work, choosing your friends wisely and managing your money been told in such an engaging and entertaining way. Breaking Out of a Broken System by brothers Seth and Chandler Bolt, is an off-beat take on how to live a life full of purpose, learn from mistakes and bless others along the way.
And they’re not just telling the reader about the joy of giving—they’re setting a strong example by donating all of the proceeds from this book to the Palmetto Medical Initiative to buy life-saving malaria pills for people in developing countries.
Whether you’re in need of some encouragement or looking for ways to encourage others, this book is the perfect blend of inspiration, story-telling and stick-figure drawings that will make you smile.
And they’re not just telling the reader about the joy of giving—they’re setting a strong example by donating all of the proceeds from this book to the Palmetto Medical Initiative to buy life-saving malaria pills for people in developing countries.
Whether you’re in need of some encouragement or looking for ways to encourage others, this book is the perfect blend of inspiration, story-telling and stick-figure drawings that will make you smile.
March 10, 2014
I’ve read a lot of self help books to gain insight on how to better approach my dreams and ambitions. The problem is most of us reading self help, how-to books are reading them because a normal approach doesn’t coincide with who we are and how we function in the first place.
This is why I truly enjoyed and absorbed what the authors did with Breaking out of a Broken System. This is book is anything but normal. It’s a friendly A.D.D. read and practical approach for someone like me who has a hard time following the standard approaches for above standard goals. It’s unlike anything else out there.
I encourage anyone who tends to get distracted or gets discouraged easily from the confines of normalcy to grab a copy and get inspired to break out and break free. It’s about time we see that a life we’ve dreamt of living can become a reality.
This is why I truly enjoyed and absorbed what the authors did with Breaking out of a Broken System. This is book is anything but normal. It’s a friendly A.D.D. read and practical approach for someone like me who has a hard time following the standard approaches for above standard goals. It’s unlike anything else out there.
I encourage anyone who tends to get distracted or gets discouraged easily from the confines of normalcy to grab a copy and get inspired to break out and break free. It’s about time we see that a life we’ve dreamt of living can become a reality.
March 11, 2014
When I first heard about "Breaking Out of a Broken System" I wasn't too convinced anything in the book would actually help me. I thought it was an amazing cause, and I love to read, so I said, why not? I thought I would read it, think it was good advice and move on. This wasn't the case. When I was reading I found myself laughing, thinking really hard, and getting excited about what the future holds. This book isn't difficult according to "reading level." However, sometimes it is hard to swallow, because some of the things the Bolt brothers open your eyes to, are hard things to change. This book gives great advice for anyone in any career or stage of their life. If you act on the 15 things touched on in this book, your life can change for the better. One copy of this book literally saves the life of someone less fortunate while improving yours. It is a win-win situation. BUY THIS BOOK!
March 11, 2014
I was excited about this book because of the cause behind it, with all of the profits going to Palmeto Medical Initiative.
I as I sat down to read, I wasn't expecting to have my entire out look on life change in one day. I have dreams/goals that I felt were unattainable at this point in my life. I didn't know how to go about reaching them and I was afraid to try.
This book is not only a push to find and do the things you were created to do, it showed me how to be more productive with my time and go after my dreams/goals even if I fail. Most importantly I laughed out loud through most of the book.
Seth and Chandler have written an incredible book that is inspirational to everyone who reads it, no matter what place they are at in their lives.
I as I sat down to read, I wasn't expecting to have my entire out look on life change in one day. I have dreams/goals that I felt were unattainable at this point in my life. I didn't know how to go about reaching them and I was afraid to try.
This book is not only a push to find and do the things you were created to do, it showed me how to be more productive with my time and go after my dreams/goals even if I fail. Most importantly I laughed out loud through most of the book.
Seth and Chandler have written an incredible book that is inspirational to everyone who reads it, no matter what place they are at in their lives.
July 28, 2016
I was at first interested in "Breaking Out of a Broken System" because of the opportunity to save a life with the purchase of this book. Little did I know, it would better my life as well. I started reading the book and became amazed by how relatable it was to my life. This book is full of helpful tips and advice to help you be more successful and break out of the norm, as each of these brothers has done. It tells you it is okay to dream big and empowers you to believe in yourself. It also shows you small ways you can better the lives of the people around you and how blessed you will be by giving to others. This is an informative and captivating book that can change your life while saving the life of another!
March 10, 2014
I was a bit hesitant about reading this book because I'm not big on "self-help" books. Boy was I ever wrong! This book is full of useful, insightful, inspiring information. I've never been one to "go with the flow" so this was right up my alley! While reading this book you feel as if you are sitting face to face with the Bolt brothers carrying on a conversation. The info is so pure and heartfelt!
I recommend this book be read by all, especially teenagers. I know my kids will be reading this. I don't want them to Just "fit in". I want them to follow their dreams, and leave a legacy! I want them to BREAK OUT!!
I recommend this book be read by all, especially teenagers. I know my kids will be reading this. I don't want them to Just "fit in". I want them to follow their dreams, and leave a legacy! I want them to BREAK OUT!!
August 12, 2016
I was really surprised by how much this book's content was relatable to my own life. The Bolt brothers willingly share their most important life lessons to the world with a mindset to not just escape life's rat race but how to live a successful life. Even with a solid foundation & direct focus of my short and long term goals I throughly enjoyed this book. Moreso, with these brothers two different personalities and persectives, this is a book I know I can forward to loved ones and strangers alike and they will benefit from the best lessons a parent or mentor could provide. Cheers to the Bolt brothers!
March 11, 2014
I'm not one for self help books but this was well worth my time. Seth and Chandler brought spunk and charisma to a sort of played-out genre, making for a great read. It reads like a funny story instead of a self help book; only in the end do you realize you actually learned a lot.
Breaking Out throws laziness out the window. We truly live in a broken system full of distractions, and it really reinforces the concept of what it means to put in a hard day's work. A must read for anyone who wants to get stuff DONE.
p.s. Tax season is coming up- read Breaking Out of a Broken System and you'll feel motivated to do yours... and your neighbors' taxes!
Breaking Out throws laziness out the window. We truly live in a broken system full of distractions, and it really reinforces the concept of what it means to put in a hard day's work. A must read for anyone who wants to get stuff DONE.
p.s. Tax season is coming up- read Breaking Out of a Broken System and you'll feel motivated to do yours... and your neighbors' taxes!
March 10, 2014
When I first heard of this book and found out about the way it would save lives I was so excited to purchase it. I love being able to save lives through something as simple as purchasign a book, what a great idea! Before starting to read the book I was worried it would be like many other books on self help but when I began to actually read it I quickly realized that was not the case. The Bolt Bros reall captured everything in this amazing book and it was a wonderfull read. #1book1life
March 11, 2014
Reading about this book, I didn't know what to expect. There are a lot of "self help" books available out there to read and I didn't know how this would stand apart. Now I can honestly say after reading it, that it's VERY different. I feel privileged to read the insights about how to live your dreams from two people who are ACTUALLY doing it. Its also not a very long read and includes many interesting pictures if you're not an avid reader. Definitely a new book you don't want to miss.
March 10, 2014
This book was one I could not put down, each time I thought oh I have to stop and get busy but
I just could not find a place to stop.
I found humor, life lessons taught even though at the time they could not see the point.
I see two dedicated Christian young men taking life and making it work for them.
A true inspirational book.
March 11, 2014
Written by two amazingly successful brothers on the same rebellious journey. Life. This book will change your outlook on your dreams and goals and challenge you to break out of a broken system. It is full of knowledge, ideas, and re-structured thinking that will help you accomplish your dreams and goals and lead you in the direction of what you really want to be when you ‘grow up’.
March 26, 2015
Where is the book
I read through the introduction and then was told "this is not the book. Go to our website to buy it" I followed what I thought were instructions/a link to download the book. I was taken to nowhere with nothing downloaded. What a waste of time the false promise of a book brought me.
I read through the introduction and then was told "this is not the book. Go to our website to buy it" I followed what I thought were instructions/a link to download the book. I was taken to nowhere with nothing downloaded. What a waste of time the false promise of a book brought me.
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