The Defining Decade: Book Report

The book titled The Defining Decade is very thorough in terms of life situations and examples. In terms of my life and situations, the book meant that I can get through any situation if I truly wanted to. I learned there is more to life than the living. I learned it is okay to move slowly and take time in the love and marriage section of life. In life you must live, learn and let go of turmoil happening to you and against you. Life starts to really happen when you are in your twenties whether it is good or bad. If you are not careful, the same life will follow you into your thirties. If you have bad going on in your twenties, it is up to you to change the situation for the good. If you have good happening to and for you, it is always room to …show more content…
This book has taught me to live without regret. If I mess up in life, do not feel regret, just keep on striving for success. It taught me about happiness and how to live through struggles. It helps you to learn to make the most of any situation and turn it around for the good of yourself and others. Adults have the opportunities to do well in all aspects of life. As a future health professional I learned that I should listen no matter what the situation is without interrupting. Listening and giving your undivided attention to your patients let them know you are concerned. I learned not to pry in the situation too much. I learned if you allow them to tell you on their own time, you will get more out of them and they will feel more comfortable giving you information that is much needed. I also learned to do research on certain situations before the client get there. This will help me to get the patient what he or she needs such as pamphlets and other reading materials. This book teaches educators that you must be able to understand and value people lives without judgment. As for me, I would be able to relate to a lot of situations because I can be on the same level as many