Book Review: The Principle of the Path (Andy Stanley)
The Principle of the Path - Andy Stanley
The Principle of the Path is a book written by Andy Stanley. If you’ve ever felt like you are stuck somewhere in your life and can’t seem to get to the destination you want to get to, then this book is for you. Conversely, if you’ve ever ended up somewhere and wondered how in the world you ended up there and what to do now, this would also be a great read for you. The entire book can be summed up as a practical guide to help you get from where you are to where you want to be. The principle of the path can be stated like this “direction, NOT intention, determines destination.”
The weakness of the book is that the concept is so simple. The idea is that if you don’t get on the right path, it doesn’t matter how fast you go, you will never arrive at the right destination. There are a few times in the book where some readers may think to themselves….. ‘duh’. But interestingly enough, the weakness of the book is also it’s strength. This simple concept, which is blatantly obvious in the physical realm, is often overlooked when it comes to the different paths we choose in life. Andy constantly reminds us that for some reason there is a huge disconnect in our lives when it comes to this principle. The first chapter or so I thought to myself ‘is that it? There’s got to be more to this principle, I mean… he wrote an entire book on it’. But as I got deeper into the book, I started to see how even in my own life (and some of those around me), this disconnect is alive and well.
Recommendation: If you’re looking for an “aha” concept and you haven’t had that “aha” moment reading this book review- then you probably won’t have it reading the book itself either. I am quite serious when I say that the principle of the path is simply “direction, not intention, determines destination.” However, if you think there might be a disconnect in your life AND you have an open mind, this book is a great resource for pinpointing some of the reasons why that may be occurring and also gives some practical advise as to what you can do about it.
Rating: 3.75 stars
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