What Readers Are Saying About 'The Obstacle Course'...
Foreword to The Obstacle Course...
By Sharol Brunner, B.A., Education
Teacher, Elementary Education
"The Obstacle Course is the “classroom” experience of a lifetime. Don't put this book down until you have read it, or you will miss a great opportunity to be educated in a most unusual way. Whether you are ten years old, or 100 years old, this book will give you simple insight into some of life's toughest and greatest lessons.
"The Obstacle Course is fun and enjoyable reading, filled with suspense and anticipation. Author Neal R. Voron has captured a style and quality that will entice even the youngest of readers to take this “advanced course” and reap its benefits.
"All you need is the desire to learn, and this book will give you the tools to help you achieve your own personal goals. Do not expect immediate answers; expect the unexpected and some interesting insights. If you want to learn in a more traditional and serious manner, look elsewhere. The Obstacle Course is for you if you're willing to enjoy yourself while you are being taught.
"This book must be read in order, from beginning to end, to experience the fullness of its message. After reading it the first time, you will want to join this classroom setting again and again in order to continue your education and gain insight. The page-turning quality and the writing style will keep you coming back for more.
"I found The Obstacle Course on the Internet, quite by chance, before its print publication when it was only available in an electronic format. The first 5 chapters of the story were offered for free reading, and I shared them with several of my fourth grade students. They immediately wanted to read more, and I contacted the author, Neal R. Voron, directly to obtain some copies. My students’ response to the story was highly favorable. Since then, all of our lives have taken on new and enlightened perspectives to apply in our everyday situations.
"In the story, Dr. Acton is the professor the students are all waiting for -- someone to challenge them and to make learning interesting
"The characters in the novel are easily recognizable, having many of the preconceived notions and mindsets which so often block our ability to learn...
"When my students were presented with a challenging problem to solve, they quickly began to draw upon their own, very limited past experiences. It was my challenge as their teacher and coach to open their hearts and minds to new ways of looking at very familiar situations. Rather than direct them to the answers, my goal was to challenge them to seek and find their own new and creative answers.
"Eager and enthusiastic learners, my students absorb most academic information readily. Born with strong senses' of justice, and right and wrong, social and philosophical lessons are often overlooked with these children. Yet these very lessons are also important to teach in order to help them see that there is more than one way (their way) to look at any given situation.
"By reading this book, my students have learned that change can be good, to be prepared for the unexpected, to take on challenges with curiosity and anticipation, and to expect to fail sometimes but not to give up their goals. What great lessons!
"This book has an approach and creative style of teaching that can, and should, be used more often in our classrooms. It could be used effectively as a teaching tool in many settings, from school counseling offices, team building sessions, to larger classroom environments.
"Take this book home or to your place of work, read it aloud to your family or friends, or keep it to yourself... but guaranteed when you reach the last page, you will have completed a course of life lessons that you will take out into your life!"
What Other Readers Are Saying About 'The Obstacle Course'...
"This quick-paced story entertains, enlightens and is filled with pearls of wisdom that will inspire positive change in a loved one's life. So, do your loved ones a favor, buy them a copy!”
Ken D. Foster
Best-Selling Author, Ask and You Will Succeed,
and CEO, Shared Vision Network
http://www.Ask-Succeed.com
“I have studied and published self-help information for many years, and rarely do I see something as unique and fresh as The Obstacle Course.
Its story format is fun and entertaining to read, while making it easier to understand and remember the lessons… And these lessons are some of the most important things to know in life, things which aren't typically learned in school.
I believe anyone can take a course from ‘Dr. Acton’, benefit from this book, and enjoy the story at the same time.”
Steve Moore
Editor/Webmaster, Personal-Development.Com
http://www.Personal-Development.com
"The Obstacle Course is one of those books that you will find yourself reading over and over again. And each time you read it, you'll come away better than you were before. You'll have a better perspective on life, your place in it, and the way you look at it. Prepare to be changed forever after reading this amazing work."
Andy O'Bryan
Founder, Principal Visions, LLC
http://www.IncentiveToolkit.com
"The Obstacle Course is in the same genre as Who Moved My Cheese?, but has its own unique labyrinth of stories that not only entertain, but move and challenge the reader to think about larger issues.
The story has special applications to those in academia and especially those in business. The Obstacle Course touches the realm of spirituality without being overtly religious or sectarian. To that extent, it is a book for everyone.
Rather than being another ‘how-to’ book, The Obstacle Course is lightly seasoned with humor that makes for an enjoyable read that touches the soul as well as the mind."
Kenneth M. Lankin, M.D.
Founder, Dr. Lankin’s Specialty Foods, LLC
http://www.AwesomeAlmonds.com
“I'm a firm believer that – right along with teaching math, reading, and history – our schools and universities should be teaching the ideas that are shared in this novel. Everyone can benefit from the lessons that Dr. Acton teaches in The Obstacle Course.
Neal R. Voron has a winner in this book… and, in this case, you'll receive the rewards in your life from applying the principles shared.”
Josh Hinds
CEO, GetMotivation.com
Publisher, "Let's Talk Motivation!" newsletter
http://www.GetMotivation.com
“The Obstacle Course is a clever, cerebral, thought-provoking adventure in pedagogy. Dr. Ernest Acton is a professor, philosopher and motivator, and Neal R. Voron is a storyteller par excellence who introduces us to the teacher we all wish we had.”
Donald R. Stoltz, D.O.
Physician, Children’s Book Author, and
Author of Books About Norman Rockwell
http://www.DrDonaldStoltz.com
“The Obstacle Course is just that – a course about obstacles and how they affect our futures. Although this short book is written in a fictional form, it is actually a guide to self-realization that carries numerous truths – many which we may have always known, but lately have put aside in the pace of the day, and many that may be new to our thinking.
The sum total of The Obstacle Course reminds us that the single most important obstacle in life is ourselves.
This is a book for students – both formal learners and life-long learners. As a former teacher, I see The Obstacle Course as a wonderful supplement to any classroom experience. It encourages students to take charge of their goals and of their own education.
Each chapter is a springboard for a spirited discussion session. There are exercises that can be duplicated in the classroom and even a short page of review questions at the end.
If you are looking for something to inspire and lighten your day, The Obstacle Course will meet the challenge. If you are a teacher, you owe it to yourself to investigate this tool.”
Janna McGlasson
Former Drama Teacher
Co-Host, Cheap Thrills Bookstore
http://members.aol.com/jannakaren/
"A fast, fun, mind-expanding good read."
Joe Vitale
Best-Selling Author, "Spiritual Marketing",
"The Greatest Money-Making Secret In History!",
"Hypnotic Writing", and Other Books
http://www.MrFire.com
"The Obstacle Course, written by Neal R. Voron, is a literary prescription. I recommend it for all ages. It is a story filled with mental calisthenics… Doctor Acton teaches his students and, you, the reader, how to be aware and to take positive action when faced with an unexpected or an expected obstacle.
Refreshing, stimulating, offering you a challenge to ignite the power of positive thought… Mr. Voron has a whimsical way of storytelling, opening your mind to truth, as Plato and Aristotle did… Clarity versus veiled uncertainty.
Every school and library should have this humanitarian self-help book as a staple.”
Joseph F.M. Pokorny
Songwriter, Musician, Composer
Co-Founder with Neal R. Voron of RyKy Records (tm)
http://www.RyKyRecords.com
Note: Mr. Pokorny was so inspired by the story that he has created The Obstacle Course Musical!
“Read this book! Fast-paced, entertaining and most importantly, it'll get "under your skin" and transform your life. Great reading. Great fun. The principles are powerful, practical and timeless. Once again – buy and read this book!”
Philip E. Humbert, Ph.D.
Author, Keynote Speaker and Personal Success Strategist
http://www.PhilipHumbert.com
“The Obstacle Course is written as a novel, but to me, as a person who has been in therapy for clinical depression, it is more of a self-help/inspirational book.
The seemingly simple teaching method Dr. Acton uses enables his students to overcome obstacles they hadn't even thought of as being obstacles. By doing this and by using his unique teaching methods, Dr. Acton is able to instill in his students confidence and self-awareness that obstacles and the path to overcome them are truly possible. He also instills in his students a deep feeling of self-worth and compassion that is truly inspiring.
I highly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, simply because it makes you feel good – and that is a rare commodity in the times we live in.”
Marci Pearl
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