Square One Book Review

Square One

A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life

by Joseph Maroon, MD

Description

After becoming a world-class neurosurgeon, Dr. Joseph Maroon felt he'd achieved success. At the age of 41, however, a rapid series of losses and setbacks led him into a baffling new reality and straight into the darkness of depression. Maroon's unexpected savior was a slim, leather-bound book titled I Dare You, which taught him how to address four key areas so important to re-balancing his life: good health, a sense of spirituality, meaningful work, and strong relationships.

In Square One, Maroon combines deeply personal anecdotes with illuminating scientific explanations to help readers consider their own priorities. With keen insights into what it takes to avoid burnout and to seek more joy and creativity, Maroon guides readers from all occupations and professions back to square one so they can lead more balanced and truly successful lives.

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Square one is packed with so much information and is divided in easy to read chapters. 

The "square" is an allegory to the 4 points that the author focuses on Work, relationships, health, and spirituality. The author suggests that by having all these areas in good standing, we can obtain a well-balanced life, and keeping this perfect square is something we should strive to achieve. 

A balanced square is not only a great analogy but is also something so easy to remember, and I know it will stay with me after much time has passed after I had read this book. 

The concepts and advice presented in this book are really easy to grasp. And if we want to achieve a balanced life, easy and to the point is always best. I prefer something that is quick and easy, rather than something so complicated that I either misunderstand, not understand at all, or that requires a lot of work to be able to use the book's teachings. 

I recommend this book to the endless curious minds like me that love to learn and learn non-stop. To anyone looking for some help or a push to get a happy and balanced life. Or to anyone that already has a balanced life, but would like to share this gift with friends or family and present them with this very informative book. 

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Square One