Hello, beautiful people from across the lands! I know it’s been a long while, my consistency is consistently a struggle. Before this month is out I want to tell ya Happy New Year! With the new year, there are new goals, fresh starts, and new beginnings. I shared my financial goals for 2020 which is still a work in progress but I’ve also added some personal goals. One of them is to dedicate time to read 1 book a month totaling twelve for the year. I am proud to say I was able to stay consistent and finish my first book for the month of January, Smart Jocks. If you haven’t joined our Facebook page you should hurry and do so. We’ll be going live with one of the authors Dr. Andrea Jeffries Sunday February 9th at 7 pm eastern standard time!
I despise people who love to be the spoiler alert. I see ya’ll on Facebook ruining people’s suspense and the element of surprise. Despicable! But don’t worry I will not be one of those folk with the book reviews. I hope with these reviews it inspires you to grab a good book and put those brain cells to work! I chose to read physical books because technology is taking over my life. I thought about getting audible but the way this is debt set up I do not want to add any unnecessary bills.
My Thoughts
The book is an easy read and comprehensive. I love how at the end of each chapter there are book references or resources that are related to the topic of that chapter. Some references made my 2020 Book List! The focus of the book is to provide a blueprint for anyone who has the responsibility of raising a child to use sports as a tool to build character, discipline and even a means of financial stability. I found each lesson very applicable to life in general.
Although the focus is on using sports to help bring out the best in your child, I found these lessons applicable to my adult sportless life. I am by no means a sports or athletic person. I have my own biases with sports I had to navigate through while reading. I am a mother of two and never pushed sports or made it a priority to get my kids involved. After reading this I have reconsidered that stance. Smart Jocks breaks down all the aspects that come into play when involving a child in the world of sports. From time management, spending plans, tending to the mind and spirit and much more.
Who Should Read it?
Smart Jocks has a very clear targeted audience which is anyone who has the responsibility of being an impact on a child’s life. Those roles come in many different forms and include more than one person. Regardless of your role the goal remains the same “Creating number one draft picks on and off the court” ~The Jeffries
When did I find time to ready?
Now, this was a bit tricky at first. Reading at home after work was a fail. Many moms know that it is like leaving one job and clocking into the next. By the time homework and dinner is done I’m done! Let’s not forget to mention I’m trying to build an empire on the side. I found that my commute to work was the best time to crack my book open. It takes me about an hour on the metro to get to work. I’m usually scrolling through my phone or listening to the latest podcast. I replaced that with reading. Expect on Wednesday, most new podcast episodes release on Wednesday. I suggest finding one uninterrupted hour in your day to read.
In closing, I could see myself re-reading this as a refresher once deciding to become a sports mom. The lessons imply to build character within you and your child/children. The community aspect of the book made it a warm and welcoming read. I would highly suggest getting a copy if you are in the targeted audience identified.
Until next time dream, believe, achieve and read!
