endorsements
Kimanzi Constable gets a BIG thumbs up for his book, Are You Living or Existing?He goes beyond just delivering a highly inspiring book (which this very much is I might add) and also delivers real life strategies for taking your life from wishing & dreaming, to fully experiencing the truly rich & wondrous life that were all born to live. Kimanzi is just like us all, he knows what its like to want for more in life, but what makes him one heck of a special guy in my book is that he went beyond wishing for his life to be better, and took the necessary action that was required to bend it to fit the vision he had for himself. Now hes made it his lifes work to help others do the samethis terrific book is going to help a lot of folks do just that.
Josh Hinds,
speaker & author of, Its Your Life, LIVE BIG!
www.JoshHinds.com
I generally do not like books with titles like this one because they tend to be motivational/inspirational hyperbole. Not Kimanzis book. From the very start, he makes it clear what youll have to do if you want to live your dreams, then takes you through a realistic timeframe of steps to get you focused, organized, and WORKING toward what you want. No hype. Just realityWhat it really takes to get the job DONE.
Dagny Kight
Perisphere Publishing
Do you dream of doing something great? We all do and so does Kimanzi Constable. In Are You Living Or Existing?, he shares his 9 step turnaround plan, and he knows what hes talking about. His life has been a living example of his plan in action as hes gone from bread-man to an international speaking sensation. Youll be able to apply his action steps to your life and begin to see huge changes. What are you waiting for?
Joseph Lalonde,
Leadership writer at JMLalonde.com
Too many people walk away from their passion with the negative belief that pursuing it would be unrealistic. Kimanzi has identified how moving toward our passion is not only possible but is the only option for having a life of purpose and meaning. A great example for all people who think theyre stuck in the life they have now.
Dan Miller,
Author and Life Coach
(www.48Days.com)
Are Living or Existing is a book that challenges you to not except less as your very best. What Kimanzi outlines in vivid detail is how to break your pattern of so called normal thinking, and focus on identifying what does and does not work. Then taking specific actions to create change and then build momentum. His book will enlighten, educate, and encourage you to be a better, happier and passionate person that helps others.
Darren Scott Monroe,
Info Marketer, Author and Speaker
If you are ready to live a better life, buy this book! Kimanzi will take you, step-by-step, from where you are, to where you want to be.
Drew Tewell,
author of The Dream Job Program
Kimanzi Constable
are you
LIVING
or
existing?
9 steps to change your life
Copyright 2012Kimanzi Constable
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disclaimer
Im not a lawyer.
Im not a doctor.
Im not a personal trainer.
Im not a financial planner.
Im not a change expert.
Im in the same boat as you, but Ive decided to do something about it!
The information contained in this book is for informational purposes only.
I am not a lawyer or an accountant. Any legal or financial advice that I give is my opinion based on my own experience. You should always seek the advice of a professional before acting on something that I have published or recommended.
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thank you
I want to thank my beautiful wife and lovely children for all their support and for putting up with me while I was writing this book.
I also want to give a big thank you to my supportive, uplifting, challenging group of friends, who are always motivating me to dream bigger and do more: Chaka Dillon El, William Haeflinger, and David Constable. Thank you guys for all that you do!
contents
Introduction:
Whats the point?
Why change your life?
Why nine steps?
Who cares?
Have you ever had someone you know, or a loved one, suddenly die? If you have, the one thing that often sticks out the most is how short life is. It passes quicker than we think. If, Lord willing, you make it to a very ripe old age, what sort of life will you look back on from your deathbed? Did you live or did you exist? Will your memories be filled with all the amazing things that you did in your life, or will you remember the episodes of your favorite TV show? When you die, what will others say about you?
So youre pretty hardcore and you read this and say, SO WHAT? I lived my life the way I wanted; I dont care what anyone else thinks. Hey, its your prerogative to think that way, and if youre happy with your life, then more power to you! However, I have to ask you to be honest with yourself; are you really happy? Do you believe you can truly be happy?
If youre not happy with your life, and you want to make a change, then this is the right place. Realize that this book will not magically cure all your problems in life; Im sorry, but I just dont have that ability. However, this book will not only give you a plan to change your life, but also teach you to enjoy the journey.
The same-old same-old gets old quick!
Do you go through each day feeling like you live in the matrix? You know what Im talking about, dont you? You get up every day and pretty much do the same things: you go to a job you hate, you talk to coworkers you might not exactly care for, you look at the clock at work and cant wait for it to be over, only to come home and veg out in front of the TV
This is what I mean by just existing. This kind of life gets old pretty fast!
When was the last time you did something new and exciting? Now you might hear the question and think, I dont have money to do something new and exciting, but you dont need money. How about going for a brisk run through the park? How about taking your kids on a bike ride? How about reading a good book? Life has so much more to offer then sitting at home in front of that stupid TV or spending all day checking updates on social media!
You have that nagging sense in the back of your mind when you read this, dont you? That voice that is trying to tell you that what youre doing is the same-old same-old? Its time for a change, buddy. Why not give it a try and change things up a little bit, what could it hurt?