Book Review - Make Your Destiny Happen

About the Book
Take control of your future—don’t leave your destiny to chance.

In Make Your Destiny Happen, global business leader and transformational coach Donzel A. Leggett delivers a proven, experience-driven roadmap to personal transformation. Grounded in the innovative Destiny Development Delta™ Model, this book shows you how to rise above life’s chaos, confront self-doubt, and take intentional control of your future, charting a course toward the life—and legacy—you truly want.

Drawing from decades of leadership experience and personal triumph over adversity, Leggett equips you with the mindset, models, and methods to:

• Break free from the “cycle of no destiny control” that traps so many in frustration and stagnation
• Discover the A-Attitudes of Leadership™—a powerful, values-based framework to build confident and authentic leadership while maintaining holistic balance and personal well-being
• Master the iLEAD Change™ model, a practical, step-by-step process for designing and activating a personalized life plan

Transform your life—personally, professionally, and spiritually—on your own terms

Make Your Destiny Happen is more than a motivational read. It’s a comprehensive coaching experience packed with personal stories, reflection exercises, and powerful calls to action.

My Take on the Book
Reading Make Your Destiny Happen felt like sitting down with a mentor who genuinely wants you to succeed. From the start, Donzel Leggett’s story pulled me in because it’s not theory—it’s lived experience combined with practical guidance. The Destiny Development Delta Model gave me language for something I’d struggled with for years: feeling stuck in a cycle without clear direction. What I appreciated most was how the book blended professional strategies with personal reflection, showing that leadership and life planning go hand in hand. The exercises pushed me to look honestly at my own habits and start mapping a path forward that actually feels doable. I also found the personal stories inspiring—they made the concepts relatable and reminded me that setbacks don’t define us, but what we do next does. This isn’t just a motivational read; it’s a playbook I know I’ll revisit often.
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Book Review - The Bad Girls Club: Promises of a Spirituality-Based Recovery

About the Book
There's a seismic shift happening worldwide, as individuals from every social class question their relationship with alcohol and drugs. While marijuana gains mainstream acceptance, a profound inquiry persists: Is this okay? Am I drinking too much? Is this normal? These questions resonate deeply, particularly among professional women who are drinking at higher rates than anyone else, and White women are drinking themselves to death. Beyond the health risks, high alcohol consumption affects women's personal and professional relationships and ability to successfully function and lead in their professional roles.

The Bad Girls Club: Promises of a Spiritually-Based Recovery encapsulates Ms. Marginot's journey through addiction to redemption. Delving into Karen's tumultuous past, she narrates how she found healing and renewal through spiritual tools, transcending addiction to create a fulfilling career in tech and leadership coaching.

This isn't merely a narrative on redemption; it shines a light to a way out for those grappling with the devastation of alcoholism and addiction. The Bad Girls Club doesn't preach; it shares a deeply personal odyssey from self-destruction to empowerment.


My Take on the Book

Reading The Bad Girls Club: Promises of a Spirituality-Based Recovery was both heartbreaking and uplifting for me. Karen Marginot doesn’t hold back as she shares the raw truth of her descent into addiction and the long climb back to wholeness. What struck me most was her honesty—she writes without sugarcoating the dark moments, yet somehow infuses her story with hope and courage. I found myself reflecting on my own patterns, even outside of substance use, because the deeper themes of self-worth, resilience, and spiritual connection are so universal. Her voice feels like both a friend confiding in you and a guide pointing toward a healthier path. By the end, I wasn’t just reading her recovery story—I was reminded that change is always possible, no matter how far we’ve fallen. This book is more than a memoir; it’s a beacon for anyone searching for renewal and authentic empowerment.
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Book Review - Impact: How to Inspire, Align, and Amplify Innovative Teams

About the Book
Impact explores the people and culture teams need for sustained innovation and problem-solving.

This transformative guide is aimed at leaders who have earned their roles through subject matter expertise, a capacity for impact, and innate leadership skills, and who now face the challenge of building innovative teams. This is the high-impact engineer turned manager, or the rising scientist turned lab director, or the founding startup executive. Subject matter proficiency and leadership intuition can initially take leaders far, but team performance ultimately hits a wall when leaders lack team-building expertise.

Impact guides individuals across the leadership spectrum, from the new player/coach to the seasoned team builder, helping them sidestep common scaling pitfalls such as diminished team impact, lower productivity, culture dilution, disempowerment, and loss of focus. It presents a two-tiered framework that examines culture as a system and leadership as a discipline. The first tier offers team-wide practices to drive focus, cultivate alignment, and unlock collective brainpower and horsepower. The second tier provides individual-centered practices to ensure the team hires, promotes, and retains those most likely to contribute to the mission.

Drawing from Keith V. Lucas’s direct experience in building teams and advising startups, Impacts offers practical insights for effective team building and leadership.

My Take on the Book
Reading Impact: How to Inspire, Align, and Amplify Innovative Teams felt like getting a personal coaching session on how to truly lead, not just manage. As someone who has seen how quickly talented individuals can lose focus without the right guidance, I found Keith Lucas’s approach both refreshing and practical. What struck me most was how he balances the need for structure with the freedom for creativity—showing that real innovation thrives when people are aligned on mission but empowered to think for themselves. The two-tiered framework gave me concrete tools I could immediately apply, from hiring with intentionality to creating systems that keep culture strong as teams grow. Some sections are dense, but that depth made me reflect more deeply on my own leadership habits. This book reminded me that building great teams isn’t about charisma—it’s about clarity, alignment, and disciplined practices that unlock lasting impact.

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Book Review - 7 Rules for a Calm Mind in a Chaotic World: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Make You Anxious

About the Book

How do you stay calm in a world that seems determined to keep you on edge?

How do you break free from the noise in your head?

How do you train your mind to stay resilient in the chaos that surrounds us?

7 Rules for a Calm Mind in a Chaotic World is both a philosophical and practical guide to managing the constant mental noise that weighs us down. It offers ways to quiet your mind without relying on anyone else, while also helping you navigate your relationship with the world around you.

In this book, you'll discover:Why a lack of clarity about who you truly are is the root of your restless mind

• How to express yourself fully and authentically
• What purpose your soul should serve-and why it's essential to define it clearly
• How to care for your mind and body
• A dead-simple but highly effective way to break free from overthinking
• How to escape your echo chamber and seek information wisely
• How to quickly interrupt negative thought cycles
• The right way to consume online content
• How to communicate with the world like a pro
• How to cultivate great taste-and why it matters

This book takes a holistic approach to training your mind. It considers both internal and external influences and offers timeless, grounded advice to help you deal with the anxiety of the present-and the uncertainty of the future.

My Take on the Book
Reading 7 Rules for a Calm Mind in a Chaotic World felt like having a thoughtful conversation with someone who’s been through the storm and is finally at peace with the weather. I picked it up hoping to find a few tips to help settle my ever-busy brain—and I got more than that. The book doesn’t rely on grand promises or trendy jargon. Instead, it offers honest, steady guidance on building clarity, setting boundaries, and staying present. I appreciated how each chapter tackled a different angle of internal and external calm, without ever sounding preachy. The personal stories helped connect the dots, and I found myself nodding often, especially during the chapters on mindful communication and consuming information with care. The reflections at the end of each chapter made it easy to revisit what mattered most. It's a book I’ll return to—not for answers, but for reminders I trust.

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Book Review - 100 Things to Do on Mackinac Island Before You Die

About the Book
100 Things to Do on Mackinac Island Before You Die
Take a ferry ride back in time to Michigan’s Mackinac Island, the car-free destination in the Straits of Mackinac where the Great Lakes Huron and Michigan meet. Here, the streets are lined with Victorian-era buildings, and getting around is by foot, horse-drawn carriage, or bicycle. Centuries ago, it was a gathering place to the Anishinaabek, a sacred place. By the late 1800s, the picturesque island had become a popular escape for city dwellers seeking fresh air, scenic beauty, recreation, and amusements, and that appeal continues today. Explore the island from the bustling shops and eateries of Main Street to the trails and natural wonders of the state park, like spectacular Arch Rock. Take a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour for an overview of the sights. Explore historic Fort Mackinac, and sit a spell on the world’s longest porch at Grand Hotel. Sample the fudge at the many candy shops, and be sure to take home a slab or two as a memento. In 100 Things to Do on Mackinac Island Before You Die, experienced travel writer and photographer Kath Usitalo helps you explore this historic island. This book will assist you to make the most of a day trip and introduce you to the many reasons you could easily spend a night or several at this captivating spot.
My Take on the Book
100 Things to Do on Mackinac Island Before You Die instantly transported me back to one of the most charming places in Michigan. I’ve visited the island before, but this book gave me a whole new appreciation for just how much more there is to discover. From trails I hadn’t explored to spots I walked past without realizing their significance, it’s full of fresh ideas and little-known gems. Kath Usitalo’s insights helped me imagine new ways to experience the island beyond the fudge shops and Fort Mackinac (though both are still favorites!). The mix of historical context, scenic suggestions, and unique activities makes this book more than a checklist—it’s like a friend sharing insider tips. I’m already planning to return with this book in hand, especially to try a few of the guided tours I’ve never taken. Whether it’s your first or tenth visit, this book will deepen your connection to the island.


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Book Review - 100 Things to Do in Michigan Before You Die

About the Book
In a NASA photo of North America, Michigan’s handprint on the earth, surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior—is a standout. Labeled as lakes, they are really freshwater seas. You have to see them to appreciate their size, might, and incredible beauty. The only state comprised of two peninsulas, Michigan’s motto is, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you,” and each is distinctly different and worthy of exploration. Visit sites related to the first people who called this state home, such as the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways, and learn about the 17th and 18th centuries at Colonial Michilimackinac. Tour the Quincy Mine and other vestiges of the copper boom in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Learn about Detroit’s musical phenomenon at the Motown Museum. Travel through American history at The Henry Ford, an indoor/outdoor complex that’s truly one of a kind. Explore the natural beauty of the national parks, including Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior and Sleeping Bear Dunes on Lake Michigan. In 100 Things to Do in Michigan Before You Die, experienced travel writer and photographer Kath Usitalo shares tips about this four-season destination. Take a road trip and discover the wonders of our pleasant peninsulas.

My Take on the Book
As someone who’s lived in Michigan most of my life, I didn’t expect to find much in this book that I hadn’t already done or at least heard about—but I was pleasantly surprised. 100 Things to Do in Michigan Before You Die is like having a travel-savvy friend whispering in your ear, urging you to revisit beloved destinations and venture off to new ones you’ve somehow missed. Kath Usitalo’s love for the state is clear, and her suggestions go beyond the typical tourist stops. From historic gems tucked away in the Upper Peninsula to flavorful food finds downstate, this guide offers a blend of culture, nature, nostalgia, and discovery. I especially appreciated the seasonal balance and the clear organization by category. It’s inspired me to plan a few new road trips and finally check out places I’ve always meant to visit. A perfect gift for Michigan fans and explorers alike.

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Game Review - Pickle Everything – Flippin’ Pickles

About the Book

•   A PICKLE-TASTIC MATCHING GAME! – Get ready to flip, match, and crunch your way to victory in this fast-paced pickle-themed card game! Match the right pickles before your opponents and claim the title of Top Pickle!
• THINK FAST OR GET IN A PICKLE! – Players take turns flipping cards and racing to find the perfect match. But beware—some pickles have a sneaky twist! Stay sharp, or you’ll end up in a real pickle!
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN FOR ALL AGES! – Designed for 2-4 players, this easy-to-learn game is perfect for kids, teens, and adults looking for a game that’s quick, exciting, and full of laughs!
• QUICK 15-20 MINUTE GAMEPLAY – NO TIME TO MARINATE! – A fast-paced matching challenge that keeps everyone engaged. Whether it's family game night, a party, or a travel game for road trips, Flippin’ Pickles brings the fun in minutes!
• A DILL-ICIOUS GIFT FOR GAME LOVERS! – If you’re looking for a funny and unique gift for board game lovers, party game fans, or pickle enthusiasts, Flippin’ Pickles is a must-have! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and game night surprises!  

My Take on the Game
Flippin’ Pickles surprised me with how much punch it packed in such a small deck. I brought it out during a rainy afternoon with my kids, and suddenly we were all locked in a fierce—and hilarious—battle to be crowned the ultimate pickle-matcher. Each turn feels like a race, with just enough visual trickery in the cards to keep you second-guessing even the closest matches. What seems like a simple memory game quickly becomes a test of reflexes, observation, and a bit of laughter when someone confidently flips a “Peace Pickle” that’s totally off. I loved that the game was quick to learn and plays in under 20 minutes, making it perfect when we want something fun without a long setup. Whether it’s for a road trip or family night at home, Flippin’ Pickles delivers fast-paced fun that kids and grown-ups can dive into together.


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