We're born to thrive. Yet, few do. Some people, however, have "it." They embody courage. They radiate love. They exude gratitude. How? They trust their conscience to guide them along their dirt path. They give warm gazes, smiles, and embraces, keeping the human touch alive. They understand that death is a reality and life is a gift. So, what's their secret? They have a drive to thrive. You can, too.
In this book, Dr. Jeffrey Froh presents his approach for how to thrive with 10 commandments mapped onto God's 10 Commandments. Using many diverse sources-including science, Scripture, Greek mythology, philosophy, children's books, and music, as well as client, student, and personal stories-he'll show you why you're born to thrive. With 50 practical, science-based tips, he'll also show you how to thrive. After reading this book, you'll be able to realize your personal, social, and spiritual potential by:
Keeping God's 10 Commandments saves you from spiritual sin and helps you live virtuously. Keeping the 10 commandments to thrive saves you from "psychological sin" and helps you live your best-life-possible. Thus, keeping the 10 commandments to thrive may not help you reach Heaven-but it will help you reach heaven on Earth.
-In my almost 40 years as a clinical psychologist, college professor, and avid reader, I've picked up countless personal growth books. I must say that Thrive is one of the very few that has driven me to read every page! Too often those other books are dry and too textbook like, other times, they're just recycled material with a "flavor du jour" coating, but Thrive remedies all this with just the right blend of scientific data, values, touching human interest stories, and endearing and relatable pop culture references. Thrive reads like a captivating collection of short stories that stand on their own, yet using The 10 Commandments as a foundation, they build upon each other, culminating in a genuinely inspirational experience!
-My favorite aspect of this book is how genuine, vulnerable and brutally honest the author is not only with himself, but with his readers as well. Dr. Froh bravely addresses his struggles, his failures and selflessly shares how he was able to persevere and Thrive. It is a truly inspiring story. This is one of those books that you won't be able to get out of your mind or heart. It will stay with you. Like a favorite album, this is one of those works of art that you will constantly come back to and cherish over time. It is a reverie, a ballad.
-As a reader, I gravitate towards, unique, compelling and distinct voices. Dr. Froh is one such voice. He beautifully weaves and pulls from music, psychology, classic literature and children's stories to seamlessly deliver a masterful work.
-Dr. Froh has developed an international reputation as a scholar of gratitude and positive psychology. His latest book "Thrive" presents 10 commandments that are tailored to emerging adults yet ring with truth and wisdom for older adults. Dr. Froh has put his heart, compassion, and brilliant inspiration into this book. Although easily read by "20 somethings," it is nevertheless sweeping in its profound integration of science, scripture, philosophy, music, psychology and other fields. The book is a game changer and a guiding and loving light for the younger, and even older, generations.
-...[It] was not until reading THRIVE by Dr. Jeffrey Froh that for the first time in my life that I have ever felt TRANSFORMED by reading a book...As I read through the pages and had the privilege of learning about Dr. Froh's personal story, as well as the stories of some of the amazing emerging adults with whom he has worked, I literally could sense something awakening in me...Thrive] is a human being telling their story and sharing what they have learned over the course of their journey thus far, and sharing it, not telling it to the reader, with the sole purpose of wanting that reader to thrive in life.
-Dr. Froh seamlessly draws from various sources to provide a roadmap for optimal living. This provocative book is a great source of motivation to evaluate and prioritize your mission in life...Coming from a more secular background and mindset, I still found this book to be very insightful and relatable at many points. It was also a privilege to be introduced to the author's family and life story. It takes a lot of courage to share so many private and sensitive matters to the world, but it's a perfect example of the author taking his own advice to be real. This was an excellent and quick read.