I have been reading a lot of business books lately that give me the steps to accomplish X, or tell me to “do the work,” or encourage me to “trust the process,” and I can tell you they have left me EXHAUSTED. So I was very curious to read what Jordan Lee Dooley had to say as she is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, and I have admired her for a long time.

Yes, I know her audience is younger women who might be stepping out in faith for the first time, women who are just graduating from college or finding love and a desire to start a family or a business. I took that into consideration as I hit the purchase button for the book. And yet I was pleasantly surprised to find that, though her examples are aimed at younger women, this 43-year-old mom of teens could relate to the struggles of comparison, procrastination, and impostor syndrome, among others.

The principles Dooley outlines in the book are universal struggles for women. She gives practical steps to overcome these struggles by encouraging the reader to “be” instead of “do.” This is a message that has been piercing my soul because what I do will overflow from who I am.

Though these topics may sound daunting, Dooley’s style is very easy to read. She weaves her faith in with her story without overwhelming the reader with Scripture analysis. Her step-by-step plans are manageable and actionable. And I walked away from the book feeling encouraged and empowered to live my life now!

I would love to know your thoughts on the book once you read it!