Naked Idealism

by Dave Wheitner

Do you dream of a sustainable and just world, but also desire more happiness, direction, balance, or fulfillment? Perhaps you work or volunteer in an idealist field and feel like an overwhelmed... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0981776426
• ISBN13: 9780981776422
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Divergent Drummer Publications
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

An authentic book about being authentic

This book makes so much sense! The author brings you back to basics and what really matters by explaining very complex ideas in a simple, interesting and fun manner. "Naked Idealism" helped me put my life and goals in perspective. Mr. Wheitner's personal examples made it so easy to relate and make connections. I "saw" things more clearly while reading this book. I will likely read it once a year. It was a nice retreat for my thoughts! It is chock full of great resources as well.

A 'must read' for anyone seeking to improve their emotional well-being

Life is not something that is meant to take with stone cold seriousness. "Naked Idealism: Expose Your Authentic Side and Create a Sustainable Life and World" is a thoroughly 'user friendly' guide to being oneself and taking life how it should be taken - with a grain of salt and a dash of humor. Getting in touch with oneself is clearly the key to being content with one's existence. With a fresh touch of humor in his lectures, Dave Wheitner's "Naked Idealism" is a highly recommended addition to community library Self-Help reference collections, and a 'must read' for anyone seeking to improve their emotional well-being and enjoyment of life.

Fulfillment & Fun Can Share the Same Page

Whether you are looking to switch careers (or jump-start your current one), inspire healthy change in the world, or freshen up your relationships with family and friends, this is a book you should check out. It provides easy-to-follow processes that can be applied to many situations and is jam-packed with activities that are not only effective, but dare I say fun. Dave Wheitner shows us that although change can be scary - it doesn't have to be - and this book shows you how to begin taking steps toward a more fulfilling life.

An excellent intro for new or struggling idealists

Do you want to live a better life? Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you a frustrated activist? Do you ever feel conflict between what you want to do and what you feel you should do? If any of these apply to you, this book is for you. Naked Idealism is an excellent book for fledgling or struggling idealists. Dave Wheitner helps you figure out how to balance your external goals with your internal desires, and how to take your wishful thinking and bring it out into the world. His material is drawn from many useful and informative sources, and he provides a bibliography so the interested reader can find more. As I read Naked Idealism, I marked up the margins on the parts I found particularly good. I ended up with 124 "Cool!" marks, 61 "WOW!" marks, and 6 new books on my to-read list.

A Real Good Book (About Being Real)

If you're ready to be honest about who you are and what you care about, then you're ready for this book. Naked Idealism is based on the radically sensible idea that you can improve your life by bringing it in line with what's most important to you. It's well-written, concise, and packed with helpful tips, examples, and exercises. What I appreciate most about this book, though, is that the author practices what he preaches--the real person shines through on every page.