Be The Lion by Tim Castle is a self-help book about learning how to progress towards our goals by taking strategic steps to use our time, effort and resources effectively.
Short Review
Author: Tim Castle
Genre: Self-help
Year Published: 2019
Review Date: 2026/01
Rating: 3.5 stars
Recommended: Yes (for starters facing life changes)
Writing Style: Conversational, personal, repetitive
Why Read This Book
Castle poses critical questions to help readers gain clarity on their goals and direction.
He believes that success leaves clues. By recognising patterns in our daily habits and thoughts, we can learn from feedback and make micro-shifts to achieve more with less. In other words, improve our performance and productivity.
Non-Recommendation
This could be attributed to one’s reading preference. Castle illustrates his points with personal stories that can read too lengthy at times. The core concepts, flow and messaging could have been more concisely written.
Three Key Takeaways
Work the plan to existence.
For the plan to work, commit to making changes and start living the life of the person we want to become.
The greatest burden for a child is the unlived life of a parent.
Put yourself first – you must take care of yourself in order to take care of others. To help others flourish, you must be on the same path yourself.
Pay attention to your thoughts.
Our thoughts shape our beliefs, actions, decisions and reality. As such, we should assess how we speak with ourselves and watch what we consume.