Blessed Beyond Measure, A look into
an exceptional life and an invitation to exceptional living! by Tom Hill in
Conversation with Russell Stuart Irwin
By Dr. Tom Hill
Date
Review Posted: February 2014
Authors: Tom Hill
Release
Date: 2013
Web
Site: www.tomhillwebsite.com
Video
Message: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3W_Nu-UokM&feature=youtu.be This is a video message from Dr. Tom Hill
regarding his weekly Ezine published every Friday.
CCCCC (A
case could be made that I would only review the best of the best because if
while reading a book it does not hold my interest, I would not finish it and
therefore would not review it.)
Format:
Quite different that I have ever read.
It is a mix between a life lived, a travel log, and lessons
learned. It goes from present day back
in time and then back to present day and then back in time. Very interesting concept.
Reason
For Reading THIS book: I have known Dr.
Tom Hill and his wife Betty for over 20 years so when he published his book there
was no question I was going to read it which I did. However, you don't need to know Dr. Hill to
appreciate his life, his teachings, and his books (there are now three, Living
at the Summit; Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneurs Soul; and now Blessed Beyond
Measure and I have read them all).
Number
Of Times I Have Read This Book: So far only once and can guarantee you that
there will be more.
Brief
Summary of Content: Before I provide you with a brief summary,
consider this taken from the Forward of the Book written by John O'Leary (www.RisingAbove.com).
"Blessed Beyond Measure
unites Tom's purpose to make a profound and positive difference in as many
lives as possible with his own life story proving the benefit of what he
teaches. Many authors eloquently talk
the talk, but Dr. Tom Hill boldly walks the walk. This book is his road map to guide the rest
of us forward with him."
"Read this book for
enjoyment. You will e blessed immeasurably
by the wow and wonder of Tom's story and the humor and profundity of his
storytelling. Read this book for
instruction. You will hurdle over
excuses active in your life. Read this
book to imagine a life of even greater significance than you'd dreamed. Read this book to discern how you can change
the world through your life."
"Blessed Beyond Measure will
inspire you through the incredible life of Dr. Tom Hill. Even more importantly, after reading this
book you'll be inspired and equipped to start soaring in your own
life." John O'Leary
In the interest of full
disclosure, my personal relationship with Dr. Hill began in the early 1990's
and therefore I am well aware of the development of his story from the point where
he purchased RE/MAX Dixie Region. I
worked for Dr. Tom for a couple of years and they were some of the best years
of my life. One cannot help but learn
from him both in his teachings but more importantly in the way he leads his
life by example and you can't teach that in schools. I was fortunate to experience it firsthand. But that experience in no way leads to a
biased review of the book. I thoroughly
enjoyed it and learned from it as I am confident you will as well.
What is the book about? It is a biography of Dr. Tom Hill's
life. It is a travel log with vivid
descriptions of his travels and the parts of his life that lead to where he is
today. It is an inspirational novel that
takes the lessons learned and how they helped him to become the absolute
success he has become.
This book is an example of
"do as I say AND do as I DID!"
While there are many lessons to be taken from this book and his life the
one that stands out the most is his willingness to take the giant leap from
where he was to where it wants to be based solely on the knowledge that he knew
what he wanted and where he wanted to go and that he also knew that he
possessed the deep perseverance and dedication to his desires and goals to see
it through.
I have watched and admired him as
he went from a Regional Director of a real estate company to a nationally known
and respected motivational (somehow that word just doesn't seem to fit) presenter
(as compared to speaker). He has always
gotten involved and up close with his students (as compared to audience). He has also always developed his
presentations to fit the needs of his students.
This is a great book and a great
story well worth the read because with a little planning it could become your
story as well.
Who
Should Read the Book? A
success story like this one should be read by everyone. The people who I believe would get the most
out reading/studying this book would be teenagers. But as evidenced by Dr. Tom's own story, you
are never too old to go after what it is you want. So the book really applies to everyone.
Final
Test: Would I read the book again? ABSOLUTELY AND I AM! Would I give it as a gift? ABSOLUTELY; and I am!
