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The Book With No Answers: Unlocking the Power of Questions for a Better Life Paperback – Nov. 5 2022

by Robert James Maiolo (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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It's not a self-help book. It's a self-coaching book!

Robert Maiolo was tired of "do this, do that" self-help books. He knew there had to be a better way to find meaning, direction and answers in life.

Rather than a book full of answers, Maiolo wrote "The Book With No Answers" - a book packed with thought-provoking questions that will enable readers to find their own answers in life. This book not only presents some of life's most important question's, but looks at them in a new light, and helps the reader begin the journey of finding their own answers.

Tackling everything from "Who am I?" to "Who do I want to be in 30 years?" - The Book With No Answers will help readers understand that some of life's most meaningful questions can be answered by looking inward. This will be the last self-help book you will ever need.

"A thoughtful motivational book that tackles common tropes in new ways." - Kirkus Review

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    Nov. 5 2022
  4. Dimensions
    15.24 x 0.86 x 22.86 cm
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ISBN Canada (Nov. 5 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 147 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 173873711X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1738737116
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 209 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 0.86 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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Robert James Maiolo

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My name is Robert James Maiolo. Son, brother, uncle, boyfriend, friend, cousin, former banker, lifelong learner, hopeless explorer and with all that, a sweetheart of a guy (my girlfriend says this daily). I’ve been a best-man two times, a pallbearer seven times, had my heart broken a few times and have broken hearts a lot less than that. I’ve been to over twenty countries, went to university abroad, but will always call Scarborough home.

If you want to reach me, please hit me up at robmaiolo@gmail.com. You can also reach me on Instagram @robbieaxelrod

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Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars Small Investment, Great Insights
Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2023
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While working on a project, I stumbled upon this book, a refreshing change from the usual financial literature that often rehashes the same old theories. It begins gently and picks up pace, much like a snowball gaining momentum.

With 20 years in finance and numerous MBA courses under my belt, including behavioral finance, I've read a lot. But this book made me stop, reflect, and understand myself better, setting the stage for an effective action plan.

As an experienced professional, I found it valuable for realigning my focus on what's truly important, a task that's often more challenging than it seems. It's also a beneficial read for those just beginning their careers, like my children, offering insights that are relevant at any stage.
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Shivani P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant method of engaging in thought-provoking conversation.
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2022
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The critical questions that Robert articulates in the journey from Point A to B are straightforward and ask the reader the hard questions and make you think. Not just sharing a meme, news article or opinion piece and thinking you're a well-rounded individual. The questions urge you to define yourself and create a plan for your ideal life. He's right; defining yourself should not centre around your career but keep it as a supporting Actor regardless of family/money status. Being happy with yourself allows happiness in other forms to come into your life via hobbies, passions, kids etc.

As a mum of two and someone who experienced significant road trip woes in this area and many others, this book is a great resource to get you to think before you procreate or react. Although it's not a parenting self-help book (ain't nobody got time for those 😆), as he often mentions, it's not a book of answers but rather a book of mental stimulation.

Think about the life you want to curate, using the roadmap methodology is authentic and impactful. Does your current life align with your ideal destination? The many obstacles you will encounter, do you have the tenacity to overcome them, or do they define you and your relationships? When starting a family, knowing this perception is critical as it becomes your reality in how you treat your own family in moments of pressure, love and pursuit. As Robert states, don't get stuck between planning and inaction. Plan what you envision as family time, your time, couple time, financial goals etc. I feel that the idealism of parenthood often ruptures in the most boomerang of ways for people who don't start at the basics of "who am I?"

Brilliant method of engaging in thought-provoking conversation.
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Sammi
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2023
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Rob has this way of writing as if you’re having a conversation with him IRL. It was incredibly helpful how he broke the steps down, I tend to easily get overwhelmed so this was so perfect for me. I couldn’t recommend this book any more than I’m doing right now. 10/10 would recommend. I felt so good reading it, and when I was finished.
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Arielle
5.0 out of 5 stars A great alternative to your typical self-help book!
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2023
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Like a long conversation with an old friend that leaves you feeling inspired and motivated, this book really provides the questions and framework to live the life you want! Great for those who hate typical self-help books and many great journal prompts to get the ideas and inspiration flowing!
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Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for those feeling lost
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2022
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Many self help books can be too rigid in their approach, but this book is a great read for those who are looking for some assistance in charting their own path. We've all felt lost in life and don't know where to start. We spend our childhood being told what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Suddenly you're an adult and we struggle to map out our own path. We often end up on the wrong path, or not moving at all. This book offers a great perspective on how to take a step back and thoroughly assess who you are and what is important to you. It asks simple questions about yourself that can be very difficult to answer. Once you thoroughly assess who you are, it offers great advice to guide in creating a roadmap to the person you want to be. The author is very genuine in sharing his personal journey and the lessons he has learned with the hope that we can all apply certain aspects to our lives.
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Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2023
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I would recommend this book to anyone and I always start by saying that all though it is a short read it gets its best impact when you can take the extra time to reflect on each chapter and not just read through it.

This book hit me at the right time in my life where I was looking to improve myself but have been struggling to commit to a plan. I have been on and off with work outs and diets and have had success in my role at work but struggled with consistency. After taking the time to break down what I am looking for a found a new motivation to push me through the holidays and feel like I have never been this focused on all my core areas of my life all at once before.

I wish the best of luck to all on their new paths they create.
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Mike C
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple truths you need to read
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2023
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Unlike most books of this nature, The Book With No Answers does not hide itself behind a myriad of anecdotes or whimsical haikus. It’s real. It’s practical. It’s told from the perspective of someone relatable.

The take home message is attainable and that’s what makes this one special.

Well done, Robert. I enjoyed this read from cover to cover!
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Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Read and Reflect- Fantastic
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2022
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This book came with great surprise as to what I discovered about myself. I highly recommend not only reading the short book, however, I really believe everyone should actually take the time to write down their thoughts. Most books of this nature use analogies and crazy psychology to break down all your thoughts as if we are all the same. This book allowed me to really test myself and think about what I truly am. It is a simple read, with comedic content as well as real life experiences from the authors perspective.
Even if you are not looking for self help it really does put your progress and accomplishments into the forefront of your mind.

Great READ, Great Experience. Highly recommend this book.
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Tyler Meunier
5.0 out of 5 stars Questioning your way to self-discovery
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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In a world full of gurus and checklists that tell you what to do and how to live your life, Robert's book is a refreshing step into the world of introspection and self-discovery.

Through a series of questions (and sub-questions), he helps you better understand who you are today, drill into who you want to be in the future, and then navigate the journey there.

It's a quick read packed with insights. Definitely grab your copy.
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Kindle Customer Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey to Self-Awareness
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2022
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I don't do self-help books as a rule. They always sound a bit of a fraud to me. I mean, when we read a book that somebody else has written, aren't we getting their help rather than our own? 'Practise these five exercises every day and I guarantee you'll feel one hundred percent more fulfilled.' We've all seen statements like that, from a third party claiming to have all the answers.

That's why The Book With No Answers caught my attention, and I had to give it a go. Author R J Maiolo got my approval from the get-go, by turning the whole thing around. We're all looking for answers, but to get the correct answers for our own personal circumstances we need to ask the correct personal questions. We're all different, and there are no generic, catch-all answers to ensure a happy and fulfilling life for each and every one of us. If we've ever seen a therapist, as the author observes, they don't proceed by suggesting answers to the problems we bring them, but by asking us why we think the situation might have come about.

I personally have seen a therapist, and can attest to the feeling of freedom that resulted from just one visit, which is why I approve of Maiolo's book. It's the therapist on our bookshelves, encouraging us to self-reflect, ask ourselves the questions that help us find the right answers to our own unique circumstances. Maiolo suggests what these questions could be, beginning with 'Who am I?'

It sounds simple, but in fact it's not, and the author breaks it down into sections to help, using a good deal of humour to assist us chart our ‘Road Map for Life’, getting from A to B carrying a ‘backpack’ filled with supplies in the form of questions to help us on the way. He uses a fictional character named James too, and his fictional life, to illustrate how to go about the process. It's not all humour though, and the author uses some of the worst moments of his own life—bereavement, redundancy—to illustrate good attitudes to help cope with and find a way past such occurrences.

There are no easy answers in life, and if you're looking for a quick fix then this may not be the book for you, as the author points out. He's encouraging us all to be self-reflective, or even more so, for those of us who are already. I am, yet as somebody who also tries to be logical and rational I was impressed with how this book suggests a very ordered approach to self-knowledge and thence self-improvement. I've often been troubled by how lacking in self-awareness so many people I've met have been, and thought that the world would be a better place if only people would bother to get to know themselves before trying to know others. Using RJ Maiolo's book will be a great help in doing so, I'm convinced, and I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Karen Inkle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great inspirational read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2022
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A great, self help book if you looking for answers but are prepared to put in the work and be honest with yourself. After you seem to be just plodding along and accepting things for what they are this book gives you a glimpse into how things can be different just looking at them from a different angle. The questions you can ask yourself to get the real answers you are searching for and improve your life. Start a new day, draw the line under the past as that cannot be changed but the here and now and the future can and this is your chance to make your life what you really want it to be. You are in control and by answering questions posed in this book you can start on that new path one that you want to be on not the one you've been carried along on.
The author uses great analogies, making it easy to make sense of and understand. I thought the idea of breaking down each point into 4 easy steps is genious. It gives you things to think about but in small chunks, focusing on specifics so you can progress easier and you are less likely to give up and just follow the crowd. With this guidence you can easily be the shepherd and not the sheep! Great advise, giving plenty of inspiration!
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