The Adversity Hack by Meg Poag

The Adversity Hack by Meg Poag is a frank, and open read which provides a Personal Development Tool designed to help the reader overcome challenges. Self-Help books are readily available and yet, this is the first one I have read that “tells it like it is” AND provides the tools. I wanted to share as it is the ideal book for 2022.

HIGHLIGHTS

1.????Meg is blunt in her message and never at a loss for telling it like it is and reminds us that “we are the biggest thing getting in our way”. She conveys her own vulnerabilities and in doing so, helps the reader “Get Out of Their Own Way, Shift Their Thinking AND Change Their World”.

2.????The Adversity Hack is like a “Life Hack” as it provides tips and techniques and guides the reader to a new path equipped with an Instructional Manuel to support the quest. Meg is blunt AND in doing so, helps the reader face the reality of how difficult it is to change behaviors, and yet, it is possible AND results in A New Way of LIFE!

3.????Meg reminds the reader The Adversity Hack is NOT for the Faint of Heart. She lets you know early on that there will be challenges to our beliefs and assumptions. Rolling up your sleeves, doing the hard work, letting go of preconceived notions will deliver a happier life and Meg shows us first-hand how to be In Charge of One's Destiny!

4.????In the beginning, Meg addresses the elephant in the room. The EGO which keeps us stuck in a survivalist mindset. She clarifies how EGO wants us to stay comfortable, safe, and secure and yet in doing so prevents us from achieving Joy. Think of it as that little red devil on our shoulder who wants us to take a path that is not in our best interest.

5.????Meg prepares us for RESISTANCE which is a natural reaction by giving us “Lanterns” to light the way. Discernment Lanterns help us turn on the logical part of our brain while the Intention Lanterns help us remember to stay mindful and conscious of what is taking place.

6.????Meg also points out our KEY MOMENTS are a chance to Grow and Progress and she escorts us to the realization that those very times are opportunities for Learning Moments. Life enables us to either learn from our experiences and move forward OR stay stuck.

7.????The Adversity Cycle has 4 Steps; 1) Look Past Yourself to See Reality 2) Own Your Sh*t 3) Put Your Higher Self Behind the Wheel 4) Make Your Integrity Moves as The Adversity Cycle is meant to open the door to new discoveries and IS an effective tool for achieving the life we deserve.

8.????Most are familiar with the movie The Matrix where everyone is trapped in a simulated reality. The Adversity Hack helps us to visualize ANY belief or resistance that tricks us into engaging in those dysfunctional behaviors is how The Matrix works and what our Ego wants.

9.????Any time we move to change behaviors we trip up as it can be a slippery slope. However, Meg predicts this and provides us with “Top Ten Signs We Are Off Path” to warn us when our thoughts - that narrative we spin in our heads are in alignment with past thoughts, beliefs, and actions that caused regret or resentment.

10.?The Adversity Hack is a move toward a happier, more joyful life and as each page is turned, Meg EQUIPS us. In Chapter 9 we are supplied with Top Ten Proven Strategies to keep moving on the Path of Transformation. In the final chapter, we are rewarded with The Ripple Effect from New Actions!

?AUTHOR’S INTENT (in my humble opinion)

Meg works with companies (and leaders) and I believe she wanted to share WHAT WORKED so others could benefit. It’s like someone who had found the perfect “secret” and Meg is selfless in her willingness to make it available for everyone.

1.????Part 1 provides the foundation to begin the journey. Knowing that we are in control and that we have but two choices when adversity strikes. Survival (Ego) OR Creation.

2.????Part 2 is the path to take when Resistance, Negative Emotions, and Adversity are present and in doing so gives the reader the Power and Influence to change.

3.????Part 3 shares the Tips & Strategies necessary for this Path of Transformation. The best part of The Adversity Hack is the reader is given specific steps on How To Transform.

ACTION STEPS

The primary takeaway from The Adversity Hack

1.?????Have a deep, personal conversation with ourselves - are you happy where you are OR do you recognize that you want to lead a more joyful life?

2.?????Begin the journey by asking ourselves those difficult questions and following The Adversity Hack for the TOOL it is.

3.?????Grab a highlighter and begin reading The Adversity Hack AND Do NOT get frustrated when there are setbacks. Keep moving forward. Baby Steps!

?Thank you for joining me, here on Books In Bites and I would love to hear your thoughts. I highly recommend The Adversity Hack and you can grab your own copy on??Amazon (no affiliate fee – just sharing)